Herschel vs Montblanc:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Herschel had more branded searches than Montblanc among wallet brands worldwide. Herschel had about 165,000 branded searches, while Montblanc had 33,100. Herschel made up 7.6% of all wallet brand searches we track, and Montblanc accounted for 1.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about wallet brands, Montblanc appeared in three of the five answers and Herschel in none.
Who do people search for more?
Herschel, about 5 searches for every 1 for Montblanc
Who does AI mention more?
Montblanc, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Herschel in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Montblanc, the only one of the two named
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Top wallet brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Montblanc was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Herschel did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Ridge5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Bellroy5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Secrid3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Montblanc3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Fossil2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bottega Veneta2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Herschel0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which wallet brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best wallet brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best wallet brand for everyday carry?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wallet brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best wallet”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Herschel or Montblanc more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Herschel and Montblanc by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven wallet brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Herschel, Montblanc. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Fossil | Ridge | Secrid | Bellroy | Herschel | Montblanc | Bottega Veneta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 41.4% | 26.9% | 12.9% | 9.9% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 0.73% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.2% | 33.4% | 15.7% | 8.4% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 0.51% |
| Dec 2025 | 34% | 37% | 13.5% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 0.73% |
| Jan 2026 | 43.6% | 25.7% | 13.1% | 8.6% | 7% | 1.4% | 0.63% |
| Feb 2026 | 43.2% | 28.2% | 11.1% | 8.5% | 7% | 1.4% | 0.62% |
| Mar 2026 | 39% | 31.1% | 11.7% | 9.4% | 6.3% | 1.5% | 1% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.5% | 27.1% | 12.4% | 10% | 6.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| May 2026 | 39.6% | 31.6% | 10.7% | 9.5% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.7% | 30.9% | 15.4% | 10.1% | 6.8% | 1.4% | 0.74% |
| Jul 2026 | 36.5% | 29% | 12.7% | 10.7% | 8.8% | 1.4% | 0.96% |
| Aug 2026 | 36.1% | 28.7% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 1.4% | 0.78% |
| Sep 2026 | 38.8% | 27.9% | 14.2% | 9.3% | 7.6% | 1.5% | 0.69% |
How has the Herschel and Montblanc comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Herschel was ahead of Montblanc in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Herschel’s share of searches among wallet brands worldwide moved from 6.6% to 7.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 135K to 165K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Montblanc’s share of searches among wallet brands worldwide moved from 1.6% to 1.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 33.1K.
How did search popularity change for wallet brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Herschel lost share of searches among wallet brands worldwide, from 10.6% to 7.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Herschel’s and Montblanc’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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