Montblanc is a luxury goods manufacturer renowned for its writing instruments, but it has expanded into other luxury categories, including fragrances and personal care items like the Montblanc Explorer products you listed, which are produced under a licensing agreement. Company Overview Founded: 1906 in Hamburg, Germany. Parent Company: Richemont Group, a Swiss luxury goods conglomerate that acquired Montblanc in 1993. Core Identity: Known for its commitment to European craftsmanship, timeless design, and the iconic white star emblem representing the snowcap of the Mont Blanc mountain. Product Categories: While famous for its high-end pens like the Meisterstück line, the company has diversified its portfolio to include fine Swiss-made watches, leather goods crafted in Italy, accessories, new technologies (smartwatches, headphones), and fragrances. Fragrances & Personal Care Products Montblanc has been in the fragrance market since 2001, offering a range of perfumes, aftershaves, and ancillary body care products. Production & Distribution: Montblanc fragrances and related personal care items, like the Montblanc Explorer Men Deodorant Stick 75g and the Montblanc Explorer All Over Shower Gel 150ml, are produced and distributed through a license agreement with Inter Parfums, Inc.. Scent Profile: The Explorer line has a distinctive woody aromatic leather scent, created by renowned perfumers at Givaudan (Jordi Fernandez, Antoine Maisondieu, and Olivier Pescheux). The scent is designed to evoke a sense of adventure and global exploration, featuring key notes such as Italian bergamot, vetiver from Haiti, and patchouli from Indonesia. Product Use: The shower gel and deodorant are designed to be part of a personal care routine, allowing users to layer the Explorer scent to enhance the longevity and performance of the main Eau de Parfum. Reviewers note that the deodorant stick is effective at preventing odor and perspiration and is soft on the skin.