Explorer by Montblanc

Versatile and affordable scent, though the leather and pineapple combination isn’t for everyone; if you like it, it smells great, but opinions are sharply divided. Lasts a medium amount of time, around 5 or 6 hours, which is decent but not the best. Ultimately, it’s a valid option if you’re looking for something versatile and cheap.

From the Explorer collection, it’s a great option, a clone of Aventus with slight variations. It has everything in its place: elegant, precise notes, and nothing extravagant. Good performance, lasting all day on clothes with reapplication. Ideal for the office with a business casual or more formal look.

Bright and juicy opening of pineapple and citrus. Quick dry-down leaving a woody base. Pity the projection is short; it drops after 15 minutes and stays intimate, though the aroma is exquisite. It’s an Aventus clone, which nowadays isn’t worth it due to the many dupes that smell the same. Among designer clones, the best is Loewe Esencia EDP, which costs double but smells more refined and lasts longer. Montblanc is very good and reapplication doesn’t hurt. Rich aroma, used but infallible. Short longevity, 4-5 hours, but it doesn’t hurt to spray again.

I’m 27 and was initially disappointed until I gifted it to someone. Then a friend wore it and I loved it; I realised I hadn’t given it enough time. It’s an acquired taste. For me, it’s a blue fragrance that delivers in every way: dates, gym, signing documents, office, school. Extremely masculine, elegant, citrusy, woody, clean, with a rich green touch.

Perfect fragrance for formal occasions or for those over 25 if worn daily. Smells serious, formal, elegant, and with an addictive touch. Fresh, woody, and with that rich ambroxan base. Ideal for making a good impression. Despite moderate performance, the projection helps keep it from being aggressive. Scent 8/10, projection 7.5/10, longevity 7/10.

They took the Aventus DNA and trimmed it down to make it more commercial, gentle, and palatable for the casual public. It’s worth noting that ladies tend to prefer Explorer over other Aventus clones or derivatives, so if you’re seeking female attention, it’s an excellent choice. In detail, they made it much less smoky, swapped the fruity notes for soft citrus, toned down the green woodiness, and filled the base with ambroxan instead of moss. They also reduced the slightly bitter touches typical of this DNA in the heart and sweetened it, but without overdoing it.

Gentlemen, I don’t usually use that term, but I absolutely LOVE it! Forget the generic fresh scent that dries out like chewing gum or smells like a hospital; this is another level. It’s the best from Montblanc and, so far, the most incredible fresh fragrance I’ve tried. Explorer is a sophisticated all-rounder: a fresh, slightly sharp citrus opening, drying down to a clean, masculine woody base. Imagine beige bermudas, brown loafers, and a white shirt half-unbuttoned; it’s the perfect combination. It’s received more compliments than L’Homme Idéal, although Explorer is even more versatile. It will never leave my collection; it has something unique today. I’ll be buying the Platinum soon. On me: lasts 8 hours (longer in cold), projection 2 hours, personal cloud 2 hours, trail 4 hours, and sillage 1.5 metres. Recommended for signing, office, dates, and friends. Not for sport or very formal events. Suitable from 15 years old. 7/10: masculine, clean, and attractive.

For me, the best Aventus clone at this price point. Smells super masculine, with juicy leather presence, mixed with citrus and a soft spicy touch at the base. It’s super versatile for any time or weather, ideal for offices or enclosed spaces. Given the price, longevity, and scent, I believe it’s the best option for any man from 20 to 10,000 years old.

I love this fragrance, although the longevity is short, a maximum of 3-4 hours in cool weather. It’s almost identical to Club de Nuit Intense but with a brighter, cleaner bergamot. Between the two, I prefer this one in terms of scent, but it doesn’t last long, so I prefer Club de Nuit. I have both, and on the opening this one is richer; the fragrance is of better quality, but due to the longevity I use the other more. Both are good inspirations of Creed’s Aventus.

It’s a fragrance with a masculine, elegant, and versatile aroma that I loved. Its fixative is excellent; with just a few sprays, it lasts all day, maintaining a fresh and woody scent that doesn’t go unnoticed. Undoubtedly, a great option for those seeking quality and good longevity in a fragrance.

Smells very similar to Aventus and smells better than Club de Nuit, but it fails at the same thing as the original: longevity is not its strong point.

Greetings. I have four empty 100ml bottles and one nearly finished, so it’s time to buy another. The Montblanc Explorer is very well known; everyone knows about it. It’s very similar to Creed Aventus but has its own personality, and women love it. It’s not linear; it has stages, and each one is a delight. It tiring a bit of the nose, which is why many say it ‘doesn’t last’, but I have batches from 2019 to 2023 and it has never failed me. It has a dark and mature air, nothing of those gum and strawberry scents that young people seek today; it’s for old-school men, radical in their masculinity. The presentation is a marvel (Montblanc produces with class) and the quality of the notes too. If you have the guts, buy blind. 10/10.

The scent is top, but it vanishes in a jiffy on my skin. I liked the Montblanc Legend Red more. What a pity.

Super versatile; it was one of the first I bought blind. They say it’s an Aventus clone, something like that… I don’t know, they didn’t have Aventus and I haven’t smelled it, but this perfume is great… good price and very good performance… on my skin it lasts up to 8 hours with 2 hours of moderate projection.

I got it for a bargain. The resemblance to Creed Aventus gave me confidence, but the truth is, without smelling bad or anything, it doesn’t convey much. At least in my case. Moreover, the black beast with its synthetic touch conveys more to me. It fulfils its function and doesn’t stand out, but it falls short for me. 6.75/10.