Mont Blanc Explorer vs Creed Aventus!

Which is better, Mont Blanc Explorer or Creed Aventus? Explorer is certainly a cheaper version of the Aventus DNA (which is probably regarded as the most popular mens niche fragrance in the world) but does it have the performance and quality of Creed. In this video I am comparing Mont Blanc Explorer to Creed Aventus and asking is it worth buying?
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[@kaffir8890]

The reality is, 99 per cent of general public wouldn't even know you're wearing a very expensive niche fragrance. So Mont Blanc wins.

[@mattislinx]

You're absolutely right. Lets be honest thought. Many people who own Aventus like the idea of having an expensive fragrance and having cheaper "clones" doesn't sit well with them so they kind of shrug them off and say how they aren't as good for whatever reason. They know that it's expensive and most people won't have it. I personally don't care about that and i'm going to wear what I like.

[@Danishkhan-ih9wv]

can't tell how satisfying your answer is

[@magicmooney5011]

It's more about how much you like the scent yourself tmcouod care less about what the price of cologne is in terms of impressing others.

[@snip-sniptear956]

I bought two bottles because it is just that GOOD! It is not unique to everyone but it is for me because I don't have any pineapple fragrances, until now. I am still waiting for my order to arrive. I have CDNIM and that smells a lot similar to Terre D'Hermes EDP and that I have all ready. P.S. I am selling an offer CDNIM: 1. Sell for $40 (I will include a free 10 mL traveler atomizer for it) 2. Trade with anyone who has Salvatore Ferragamo Urban Feel 3.4 oz FULL

[@TheDuke-n7o]

Kaffir I’ve been wearing Aventus for the past 2 years only a handfull of compliments. I get a lot of compliments on Acqua di gio profumo whenever I wear it. I went through my 1st 3oz bottle of Aventus in 8 months and am considering getting the 17oz bottle because I enjoyed the scent. I spray my pillow and blankets with it every night.

[@merinoteflon1128]

Creed Original Santal (2005) copied Montblanc Individuel (2003), as it happens. This is pure revenge! ;)

[@FRAGMENTAL]

I knew this but totally forgot that fact!

[@oussochou4186]

Is Montblanc Individuel a good perfume?

[@miguelcardenas2413]

Ousso Ch it is and the price it’s better lol .

[@merinoteflon1128]

@@oussochou4186 Some people are snobby about it, but for a regular human it's a decent, versatile, clean scent with a hint of raspberry, casual to smart casual.

[@Shawn_Magara]

Merino Teflon the red in your profile picture looked like the devil to me 😂

[@Redondo9]

After what Creed did with Santal I think we can call this 1-1. I own both Aventus and Explorer and have been wearing Explorer a lot recently and it is great. Is Aventus better? Yes. Is the difference enough to justify the price difference? Not in a million years.

[@FRAGMENTAL]

I hear you, especially with current Aventus apparently not being a great batch.

[@Redondo9]

FRAG-MENTAL yeh I agree there Chris. Although I do also think the batch differences do keep Aventus interesting to many long term owners too.

[@miguelcardenas2413]

And also the average joe like me doesn’t have $400 spare to spend on aventus.

[@adidkjf]

current Aventus sucks, i prefer explorer.. yeah the opening of aventus is beautiful but my 2018 Batch is crap and does not perform..

[@rafaelhenck8169]

As a middle class person, super expensive fragrances like Aventus are out of my radar regardless how good they are. So I like to learn about more affordable alternatives, thanks for mentioning other brands. Cheers

[@FRAGMENTAL]

You're welcome Rafael

[@spleenful]

I'm buying 10ml samples. For many fragrances you don't need more

[@yannistennis]

Middle class would definitely be able to afford niche fragrances, you must be working class.

[@Harbaksh1234]

@@yannistennis True!

[@gixxerboy555]

I don't know how Creed Aventus smells like but I got the Explorer and I love it.. :)

[@kurramhussain8663]

They both smell exactly the same.

[@tomg3797]

@@kurramhussain8663 no they don't

[@fullmetal1666]

@@tomg3797 smells differ person to person.

[@kwood1112]

As someone who has worn both, I can honestly say I prefer Explorer. I only have a decant of Aventus - can't afford $400 a bottle - and I guess it must be one of those "weak batches" they talk about, because the performance of it sucks. My Explorer lasts much longer. I think the reviewer, and a lot of people, just like to hate on Mont Blanc for some reason, but I love their fragrances. And Explorer is excellent!

[@kurramhussain8663]

@@tomg3797 i agree it does not smell like vintage aventus but compare it to current aventus its the same weak smooth and very pleasant barely projecting. I prefer club de nuit intense man to current aventus. The opening the projection (room filler) and it has better longevity. My friends are familiar with aventus. I went to the barber's and everyone in there said your wearing aventus its nice. I remained quiet thinking what do you guys know. Cdnim is a great cheapie. Explorer is gonna become a timeless classic. Explorer has ambroxan in its dna its a note people are becoming familiar with due to dior sauvage. I can see why you think they dont smell the same

[@xdemmons]

I own both Aventus and Explorer. Aventus has a few more layers, yes but it doesn't last as long as I expected. Explorer isn't exactly like Aventus and takes it's own direction, which I like very much. I like them both for different reasons. Explorer was named best new fragrance for 2019 by Fragrantica, so I guess it has been given recognition by others and I would buy it again.

[@JUYkJ4GolbOgOtS]

I bought aventus ... not sure which batch it is .. I didnt even know this "batch thing" existed ... it last so few hours, maybe 2-3h, or less ... then it simply disappears ... for me at least ... not really satisfied

[@xxmtfkxx]

I recommended this to a friend..he got 2 compliments in a day when he wore it to work..now it became his signature scent..🤭

[@FRAGMENTAL]

Nice!

[@croceye1910]

You recommend what?

[@ThatEssentialAttire]

Didn't creed pretty much steal mugler cologne and montblanc individuel? Think this is montblancs revenge.

[@chompchompnomnom4256]

Well Induviduel smells like toilet cleaner so they can have it lol

[@BStant23]

@@chompchompnomnom4256 something is wrong with your sense of smell

[@chompchompnomnom4256]

@@BStant23 I didn't even notice it at first until I was queuing up in a supermarket and a woman behind me whispered to her boyfriend that I smell like toilet cleaner. Then, when I got home, my girlfriend said it! I then realised that it actually does.

[@danielpino4109]

@meaturama they did, chill out

[@Nicebitoftucka]

@@chompchompnomnom4256 Damn you got a bad batch or your skin chemistry just doesn't work with it.sucks

[@seekthetruths22]

Even though Explorer is far from being original in its scent, it looks like Mont Blanc is moving lots of bottles of it. It's commanding pretty strong prices online and they're running out of stock on it all the time. The Aventus-like opening and the Sauvage-like dry down must be a good formula for mass appeal.

[@BlackSinatra339]

Exactly what it smells like 👍

[@jessevanrompaey5754]

I got more compliments when wearing mont blanc in comparisson when I wear the Aventus. Women think the Aventus is a little too much. So I go for the Mont Blanc

[@jessevanrompaey5754]

I believe you can't call a man a liar just because of the experiences he had with this one. So I think you should think twice starting your comment with "Lies" mister.

[@sigmarule1779]

Same here. It's more masculine than aventus .The best thing about it is it's very similar but it has it's own unique smell.

[@danielzychniewicz2633]

Probably because u sprayed too much aventus.

[@ssratiq]

I was about to buy Aventus using my 02 years savings just for Aventus until I saw your video change my mind. Plenty save plenty earned. From Bangladesh with love.

[@manuelvazquez3989]

I think all youtubers say the same thing about explorer i work in a perfume shop and more then half of the pepole that come in to buy fragrance and get the chance to smell explorer fall in love with it , it has been are number one seller regardless of smelling like aventus pepole that dont know as much as frangrance as we that watch these videos smell explorer love it

[@captainscentsible1811]

My question is, how can this be a clone .when there is no pineapple note ? I like explorer.and im very picky for god sakes have you smelled some of these scents lately.most are very bad. You can buy every cologne on a reviewers top 10.and i guarantee the normal everyday man will hate 80% of them

[@BlackSinatra339]

These new frags are girly. So when explorer came out i fell in love. Its so damn masculine compared to these overly sweet smelling frags of today.

[@sinless4088]

@@BlackSinatra339 more and more young guys are starting to get into frags and girls their age usually don't appreciate more masculine/stronger scents.

[@aaronbrown0417]

I think that's disrespectful to consumers to suggest they don't know what they're buying....I think as frag heads lot of us are just snobs about things ppl don't give a fuck about... does it smell good or not that's all they consider

[@danielpina4666]

mont blanc explorer lasts all day on me. I keep getting whiffs all day and that rarely ever happens

[@georgemachine328]

I haven't got a bottle but smelt it in duty free and it definitely didn't smell "watered down" at all! Would you recommend it? I had a sample of aventus and the PP clone but I feel like it doesn't last long at all on my skin

[@danielpina4666]

@@georgemachine328 I would say if you cant afford aventus buy explorer. if youre able to afford aventus buy it instead. I say this because a lot of people end up wasting a lot of money trying to find the "best" clone, but once you have the real deal you feel the need to get clones. if you want a bottle of aventus for a good price I know a guy. just look me up on Facebook "Daniel Pina"

[@inkydigitz]

@@georgemachine328 club de nuit intense man is the best aventus clone and the closest to it.

[@rareconcept5649]

Same with me WHAT'S NEXT. I will never pay £100+ for smelling nice but Explorer really does it for me. Just the smell it lets off once applied but then as you say I wear it throughout the day and the smell throughout the day is beautiful

[@YoungAndTheSwagged]

Me too it lasts on me all day and I can smell it the next and it smells really good to me

[@aussiekid3588]

I think it's good to have both Keep Aventus for the special occasions, and use Explorer for the more common times

[@andrewfield8562]

100%

[@marshalldogg7019]

Isn’t it a placebo effect?

[@Gr8fi5e]

Based on my experience, Explorer reminds me of some of those covers that sound much better than the original! opening experience can be similar based on strong Bergamot but after 2/3 hrs Creed became more sweet and Mont blanc more earthy and spicy and definitely leathery. Unfortunately Creed didn't last more than 2 hrs on my skin meanwhile explorer lasted for at least 4 hours.

[@JUYkJ4GolbOgOtS]

Same here ... simply does not last ... I will try mont blank lets see how long it lasts

[@Skvffed]

@@JUYkJ4GolbOgOtS How was it?

[@JUYkJ4GolbOgOtS]

@@Skvffed Sorry, I cant give u numbers, I ended up not using Aventus for parties (which we need to last longer). I bought another one, the Perfums de Marly Layton. My friend and I went to a party ... at 4am mine was still there, his Mont Blank Explorer wasnt ... so we have to chose wisely when going to a party, I would not use Explorer or Aventus, maybe there is a better version out there. But I prefer Aventus, in terms of smell, freshness versus Explorer.

[@sandpast]

I have smelled both and literally cannot tell the difference

[@meat_loves_wasabi]

After watching this I went to buy 100ml Explorer for USD $58 It may not have the longevity of Aventus but at this price u can spray few times throughout the day to keep the scent fresh

[@kwood1112]

As someone who has worn both, I actually get better longevity out of Explorer.

[@jonathanserrano1471]

I have Aventus batch 19P11 (strong on the bergamot note) and I just picked up a 100ml bottle of Explorer for $43, and I honestly prefer Explorer to Aventus, just my preference.

[@KBZA-lx9ry]

Jonathan Serrano hi 👋 where you bought it for 43 . Thank you 🙏🏻

[@jonathanserrano1471]

@@KBZA-lx9ry eBay, I got it from a seller named ForeverLux, the shipping is slow (about 7-10 days) but I mean it makes the cologne affordable. It's a legit bottle, they have tons of positive feedback.

[@KBZA-lx9ry]

Jonathan Serrano thank you 🙏🏻 brother

[@Rika906]

I think Mont Blanc Explorer by itself is good fragrance. It reminds me of Aventus right away but I wouldn’t say it’s a clone. It is pretty smooth and nice.

[@mrfragranceparis]

Agreed. It's not the same

[@crytzo]

I tried Explorer in the store and immediately fell in love with it. Couple of weeks later, I bought it and I'm super disappointed with the performance. On the test strip, it was decent and had a good longevity. On my skin, I honestly have the feeling that after 2-3 hrs this fades completly and has zero projection after this time. Even though I really like the smell, I don't see any point in wearing it with such a low performance... Great review from you, you nailed it!

[@nicesurprise82]

@crytzo It is really the truth. I have had exactly the same experience as you. In my opinion, the testers are stronger

[@harveytrevino2257]

The thing about it is, in department stores like most American cities have, (Dillards, Macy's, etc.) Aventus doesn't exist, along with most clone houses. So for the average consumer, Explorer is going to be so different than anything currently available in their local markets. So it will be loved and cherished. Until they come across someone who knows what Aventus is, and then they will be like, "Oh, I got this for a bargain compared to Aventus." So they feel justified in their price and their purchase.

[@leethebaldguy9390]

In a world where people not only can not afford to pay....but do not WANT to pay 200 and plus for an aftershave (which i do think is ridiculous) i think clones are a good thing. I don't care if the aftershave makes my tea for me. The prices are ridiculous

[@Saved-by-Grace]

It's an EDP, not an aftershave...

[@leethebaldguy9390]

@Saved-by-Grace whats your point? Why pay 200 when you can pay 20 And the normal everyday person can't tell the difference? I have PDM layton And perfume parlour laton All my mates can't tell the difference, and not everyone is a frag snob

[@leehall8830]

I have both ...I like this for casual wear and it has good performance for me ( gets compliments) but wear Aventus for special occasions. Great honest review again though. Cheers

[@FRAGMENTAL]

Cheers Lee👍🏻

[@bogdagt]

I can't talk about Creed Aventus cuz I d'ont know how it smells cuz I simply cant afford it, but I can tell you about Mont Blanc. To me it smells like how they describe aventus, its smokey pineappple and I love it. Very nice but downside of it as many have said it , is the performance, roughly 4-6 hours which for me considering the price as of now I paid for it 45 euros, is well worth it versus freaking 250 euros for aventus, fuck off.

[@mantality312]

I’ve tried Explorer. Only the opening scent smells like creed aventus and it fades very quickly. I’ve worn a jacket in the winter with Creed sprayed on it and hand to the sky a year later the following winter It still smelled like creed.

[@kester7583]

Creed adventures does not last more than 3 hrs...not worth the money at all.. explorer works fine on my skin

[@kester7583]

@MILLIE RACKS nope..new formulation sucks..facts

[@Sepheriel]

Just smelled Explorer recently and liked it so much I bought a bottle. I think it smells very close to the original Aventus (owned a bottle at one point) without being so in your face. To me, Aventus is strong and heavy, and with the ambergris, it can really be too much for some people. I think Explorer tones it down enough, in price and intensity, to make it a really likeable fragrance.

[@FRAGMENTAL]

I agree, Explorer is very good.

[@jdmb03]

I get 8 hours with MB Explorer. I'll take a $40 bottle of MBE over a $300 bottle of Aventus. People around me have no clue what Aventus is or what it smells like.

[@yeshuasfragrantlife1262]

I wish, someone could come out with a deeper, richer, niche, Explorer. That would be awesome. The reason why I choose Explorer, over Aventus, is Explorer has no birch. I really do not like the birch, but all the rest I love. I'm on my 6th bottle of Mont Blanc Explorer. Definitely try Explorer.

[@bobbystillz222]

When they come out with Mont Blanc Explorer Parfum it’s going to change the game. For 30 bucks if they just make it a little bit more potent like my man said it still won’t be as good but it will be worth it considering it’s about 15 times cheaper

[@xgrandchampx8916]

I found it very nice and long lasting, at an affordable price. Im sold on Explorer de parfum.

[@johnortiz566]

It’s 2022 and Greed Aventus quality and performance is abysmal. I have a new bottle and I can barely smell it. The word Greed wasn’t a typo either.

[@kevinschmidt5842]

We know it’s not as good as Aventus, I feel like everyone that reviews it is scared to give any other like scent any props, like Aventus is the mafia and will come smash your windows if you go against it! I’m able to afford Aventus if I’d like to buy it however with all the hype about it I’m steering further away from it every time a KZbinr tells me everything in the same note range is a knockoff or just not as good wtf! I bought Mont Blanc explorer the other day and for me 100% a keeper! So much so that I went back to the mall and bought a back up bottle, the stuff is good check that real good! I left home for the gym at 4:30 got there about 5 worked out for 4 hours then went to work all night got out at 6am and driving home was still smelling explorer, no bullshit, it wasn’t projecting but it was clearly doing great on skin and my car smelled intoxicating all day and night! Awesome stuff, for that price it’s gonna be a mainstay in my collection 💯 Ps I own a boxing gym and train fighters, after hours in the ring the shit still smelled! No cap it’s legit!

[@CrIMiN8l]

I cant people believe everyone is saying this weaker or not as good as etc as Aventus. Maybe they have not copied Aventus but used some of its DNA....IMO I think Mont Blanc have made a real winner here. Smells feakin great. I have Aventus, more of a newer batch. I love it but does not smell like the older batches period!!!! and does not last. Scents smell different on everyone and at the end of the day its what you like.! I love this scent because it smells great on my skin. Me Mrs loved it. Aventus hype is still going on - stupid. Want Aventus - go get Aventus!

[@FRAGMENTAL]

Well said👍🏻

[@adidkjf]

explorer wins.. current aventus batches does not last its a shame

[@kwood1112]

Agree, on all counts!

[@kaykay8903]

Agreed 💯

[@kaykay8903]

@@adidkjf current aventus batch is shite..literally

[@nmejias370]

Explorer for me any given day of the week.

[@gomlbondoc]

Do a blindfold test....

[@mixedpleasure4324]

That would be funny to see what people would choose

[@comedyfun24]

The only time I have smelled or tried to smell Aventus was when I purchased Explorer. The salesman was wearing Aventus, but maybe he had a bad batch because I really could pick it up. I purchased Explorer because I just liked the fragrance not because it might smell like Aventus. I have only worn it once but so far longevity is fine and I run on the dryer side. In short I am not disappointed with Explorer. It seems like a good everyday fragrance. Admittedly, I will have to wear it more to see how the explorer story plays out.

[@hassdw]

Mont Blanc Explorer + Club De Nuit intense= Creed Aventus

[@Mj-bg2uj]

If you took a bottle of creed aventus , put it in a different bottle , with a different name and said it was a 30 dollar fragrance not many people would think twice .. I bought a decant of it and wore it a few times and the only thing I liked about it was that I was wearing a really expensive cologne . It was not what I was expecting at all

[@serendra90210]

Wow. He kept babbling for 3:26 minutes before he started his rather superficial review. Lol.

[@kwood1112]

Sorry, but I totally disagree with your review. I can't afford a full bottle of Creed Aventus, but after smelling some at the Shops at Caesar's finally last year, I had to have some. So I bought a little 5ml decant on ebay. Later that year, Mont Blanc Explorer came out, and I immediately grabbed some of it. Honest comparison - I actually prefer Explorer over Aventus, and I actually get better longevity out of it. And the Creed I bought is legit - from a fairly big seller known for authentic frags. I love Mont Blanc fragrances - I also have Legend, and Legend Spirit which is SUBLIME - and I think they have hit a homerun with Explorer. It's my signature scent, and if it hits the discount bins like other MB fragrances, I will be overjoyed!

[@peanutpotion]

kevin wood what’s better explorer or legend ?

[@TheDavecroft]

Explorer is very similar to Aventus, not quite as citrussy in my opinion. Smells lovely BUT it's so weak! I have too put my nose right against it to smell anything after an hour or so. I got Aventus on my coat collar and i could still smell it 5 days later. Explorer maybe a good office scent where you don't want to overpower everyone.

[@TheAMVDJ]

I like Mont Blanc Explorer better. I get WAY better performance out of Explorer than I do out of my Aventus. I just bought Aventus so I'm guessing I have a newer batch, but it does not last. Like 2 hours max

[@xXlacrimasXx]

Explorer actually has good performance on me (around 8 hours). It really depends on how it reacts to your own chemistry

[@FRAGMENTAL]

Absolutely true.

[@williamlong6211]

Never had as many compliments . Explorer is very good .

[@mitiktv919]

Mont Blanc I had it yesterday and I can tell you it last very long time it’s Eau de Parfum and it definitely worth!!

[@mehmetgungor9151]

Hello ı got mont blanc explorer how many hours does it stay on? Long time ?

[@Bucelcpsdr]

The new batches is not long lasting. I do about 10+ sprays to make it last 5+ hours

[@BlackSinatra339]

@@Bucelcpsdr for real bro? Damn cuz 5 sprays on me to the next day. Just a bad batch most likely.

[@Bucelcpsdr]

@@BlackSinatra339 Till the next day?! wow mine is probably a bad batch indeed.

[@BlackSinatra339]

@@Bucelcpsdr yea it happens alot. Some batches be stronger than others.

[@jasonpaulelder]

I have a funny story to tell about Explorer. When it first was made available to me, locally, I was compelled to see how it compared - and, actually hoping that it wasn't going to take the uniqueness out of wearing Aventus on a broader basis. When I got a spray sample from a friendly girl who was working at the counter, I told her that I didn't think (at least in the five minutes that I was there) that it reminded me too much of Aventus to be considered a clone. Since Creed was not sold at this particular department store, she had never tried it. Thankfully, I had a decant on me, and sprayed it onto a card, saying, "Here, this is what I wear." When she brought the strip to her nose, her eyes lit up as she enthusiastically asked, "Oh, my God, can I keep this?" :D That was all of confirmation that I needed.

[@FRAGMENTAL]

Great story Jason!

[@jasonpaulelder]

@@FRAGMENTAL Thank you! Yes, it was quite memorable.

[@cheezuschrist1102]

Jason Paul Elder Thanks for the Reddit Karma 😁

[@jasonpaulelder]

@@cheezuschrist1102 You're quite welcome. Now, what actually is Reddit Karma? (ha)

[@cheezuschrist1102]

Jason Paul Elder the equivalent of likes, but on Reddit You should check out r/fragrance on Reddit, there’s a lot of fragheads there

[@pumpthat]

i bought aventus (blind buy) because everyone said it smells good, first it smelled strange, then i liked it.. but i don't like the fact that i pay over 200€ and there are so many simular clones out there..

[@colectivonmc4909]

Mix CDNIM with Explorer, you'll get Aventus.

[@andrewfield8562]

If I had plenty of money to burn and it wasn't in issue I'd buy Aventus everytime even tho it's been reformulated. But as I'm an average joe like most I'll be more than happy with explorer

[@stephenpatton703]

have to completely disagree with you, explorer wins hands down by far, aventus is proper weak now, you have the 2016 comparing which isnt fair, if you compared with recent batches then mont blanc lasts just as long, you seem to have hate towards mont blanc, maybe because it is a company. aventus is very poor now and not worth the money. i work in the perfume shop and explorer does very well so its clearly a very good fragrance. again you cant really fairly compare a frag which is £200 odds to a fragrance that is not even qaurter of the price, aventus is no longer number 1 because of being reformulated to bits to the extent that its not even worth £100. i cant help but think you had your niche head on while doing this video, no hate but being completely honest 👍

[@FRAGMENTAL]

I was simply making a comparison to my 2016 Aventus as I don't have a current batch. Forgetting price, my Aventus is a better scent than Explorer (in my humble opinion). I don't think I expressed any hate towards Mont Blanc, I think they're a great brand and I stated that I feel Explorer is a nice scent and that it would sell very well for the company. I don't have a 'niche' head or a 'designer' head. I just call it how it is regardless of brand or price. I present the information and the viewer can weigh up which might be the most worthwhile purchase based on my experience (and hopefully other reviewers too).

[@eses9268]

Aventus is definitely the king. No other fragrances has brought me that many compliments. Jesus!

[@alfredoacosta123]

Today I tryed for my very first time mont black explorer at 3:00 pm . Im writing this at 10:08 pm and the smelling still there and is so good. Also y have a sample of creed aventus that I tryed 4 days ago. Believe it or not mont black explorer performance is very good compared with creed aventus

[@jpfreight]

I am newer to high end perfumes, and it is now January 2021, so it may be because my batch of Aventus is new (20B11N) but I don't see these being very far apart. Definitely in the initial hit, the Mont Blanc has a more synthetic chemical character but both are very pineapple. I have felt disappointed that my Aventus batch is definitely almost uncomfortably sweet pineapple. In the dry down, there is very little difference. I certainly smell a bit more complexity in the Aventus, but in a blind comparison, I would have a hard time telling the difference, it's certainly there, but the average person won't know the difference. I think to other than frag head noses, the Aventus is probably not worth the extra cash, at least not for the newer batches. In longevity, Aventus definitely lasts longer, and Explorer is more synthetic over time but not so much as the price difference would justify.

[@ersklordy]

Just bought some Aventus very disappointed it seem weaker than last years or am i imagining things ?

[@calais027]

I think if you put Explorer into a Creed bottle and vice versa, the Creed fanboys would tell you the “Aventus”smells so much better and the “Explorer” was a cheap imitation. To me they smell EXACTLY the same This coming from an Aventus owner

[@captainscentsible1811]

To a person that hasn't smelled creed. How can they be similar if there is no pineapple in the explorer. Im confused.

[@Cooliewhistles]

You need to get your nose checked

[@jaybrick8973]

I have both aventus opening is much better

[@69HESH]

I have a tester spray of Explorer but I have not used it yet. Cheers for the input Chris as I did not know it had Aventus DNA. 👍

[@MattJames37]

I had both fragrances, I feel so weird typing this... I prefer the explorer at the moment, maybe its the newer batches of aventus. But I've given the aventus to a family member who will enjoy it it more, as it lasts around 2-3hrs. Explorer as the name kind of implies it goes further in terms of longevity around 5-6hrs and if it breaks when you are travelling for work I wont be that broken up about it because of that price tag. But lets be real, I just use Sauvage Elixir these days 2 sprays and your good for 24hrs.

[@palettemunk]

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[@M_Ladd]

Everything you say may be true compared to your 2016 batch of adventus which you cannot purchase anymore but try comparing Explorer to a 2019 batch of Adventus which does not project or last as long as its predecessor and is definitely not worth the price! Ole Irwin seen us coming after 2016 and has evoked considerable changes in his product except for the price! Be careful! Creed is Not what Creed used to be!

[@davidflynn9039]

It’s not even close. It smelled of chemical synthetic properties. With two or three layers. With a bitter finish Tarnished metal? Where as Aventus takes it to a multiverse of layers. Unable to distinguish which is most appealing. You only know that it’s where you belong and want to be. I stumbled upon a small sample bottle. Digging through donation items being sent to the trash. Im not one for perfume. But, this stuff is otherworldly. And, the reaction from our lady friend’s is priceless.

[@betterinsodapop]

Currently, Explorer definitely has more longevity and projection than Avenuts. I haven't tested the Armaf clone, but I hear it's quite the performer.

[@mrmarkus7964]

I own Aventus and Green Irish Tweed. And Im confused on why everyone keeps saying Montblanc smells like Aventus. Montblanc Smells like Montblanc and Aventus smells like Aventus. They smell similar but you know the difference I don't think it's a clone of Aventus. I like the Montblanc and wear it everyday. It's a good sent that stands alone.

[@twentydelta]

I think if you own and enjoy Creed, but recognise £270 reserves the fragrance for social/special occasions, having Mont Blank as well for workplace rotation or just wearing for myself at home, it makes it a worthy purchase. I’d rather it not exist because you’ll now get that DNA in the air more often and the mystique of Aventus is lost slightly. I’m glad I bought Mont Blank. It was very cheap and I view it as a back up of sorts, one that i’ll reach for often and save the king for when I want the confident feeling you get with wearing a niche fragrance.

[@RTM459]

I’m super late I own both and my wife can tell right away which is which and she loves the Aventus hands down

[@Pi0trekPL]

After reading comments I think that Aventus is just way too expensive and not worth buying. If it was 1/2 or even 1/3 of its original price it might be the best selling fragrance on the market.

[@mike245401]

What's wrong with a good clone?$

[@shaunparry1523]

I have recently bought the newest batch of aventus and I have smelled explorer and there are definite similarites but aventus smells a lot nicer to me at least.

[@tristianjass9578]

Let me give you an honest review I have Aventus and Mont Blanc, I went into Sephora and bought Mont Blanc, used it for 5 days, it actually smells exactly like creed I was suprised, but like a little cheaper if that makes sense lol, but it doesn’t project or have longevity for shit, I spray it and after an hour you can’t smell it anymore. I bought more aventus the other day, sprayed it on at 1pm and it lasted till 9 pm, I still smelled it even after I worked out. I used 5 sprays, it might be a weaker batch, but it still performs and smells more rich and much better than Mont Blanc

[@jinunair5463]

I agree, Creed is a different breed. But with the value, explorer is worth exploring and it is an ROI. You didnt compared the tones !!!

[@SomeRandomBod]

I own Aventus, CDNIM, perfume parlour clones & was put off buying explorer till now, just brought the 30ml to test & I love it. It's got something that's put it above the others imo, wish I'd tried it sooner. Great channel fella.

[@308beatZ]

Explorer to me has a harsh opening, Good scent but “cheaper synthetic” scent. Aventus is just overall clean & smooth.Get what you pay for

[@aromafromheaven]

Nice comparison

[@thenumber1stunna69]

Yo for real what jacket are you wearing?

[@gonzaga3c]

I paid £45 for my 100ml Explorer....when John Lewis had 15% off plus my Mrs partner discount 24% l think....so l wouldn’t complain even if Aventus is smell twice as good....but it didn’t 😅

[@tomdesoloc8287]

I'll mix supremacy silver , mont blanc explorer and zara rich leather and ill made the best creed aventus killer in a bottle. The punch of supremacy silver the mellow and smoothness of explorer and the juicyness pineapple of rich leather. It really awesome

[@mvr2579]

I am sorry but I do not care if it is Aventus, Explorer or any Eau de Parfum opening note will never last more than a good 5 to 15 min if you are lucky. On Some skins 30 min is possible but it is rare. Now middle notes can last a good 2 to 4 hours and a good base EdP will probably about 4 to 6. Again there a few exception and chemistry with certain skins. Aventus in total maybe good 8 to 10 depending on batch. I rarely care about an opening note unless I am trying to put it on right before a good first impression. Usually more in a hierarchy work opportunity and not a date. For a first date the Middle note is more important to me. For a club the Base note is more important as I would be scouting early and probably with a group so need longevity.

[@blackbass4u2c]

I have explorer and it's great for what it is. It's also 4 times less

[@nickhopkins9965]

I have creed, explorer, Mercedes-Benz select and Lamborghini Invincibile. They all smell great to me in fact I prefer some to creed. Explorer isn’t a clone I feel as it’s ingredients are different it’s a bit synthetic though, I prefer MB select spray a bit more on than usual and it last all day on me and has a great musty smell. Just testing Invincibile is a it’s smelling very better and better.

[@EricPollarrd]

The question u wanna ask yourselves is what was the fragrance that smelled EXACTLY like Aventus in the 80's?? I distinctly remember the smell from my childhood which has led me to spend months trying to hunt it down, and finally found it to be Creed, but discovered it was only invented in 2010. Therefore what was the scent from the 80's?? Was it an original Creed that had to be discontinued after the new animal products laws came in? Or was it something completely else ?? I bet not one human can answer this...

[@BlackSinatra339]

Search popular fragrance houses in the 80's.

[@romeerome1513]

English Leather?

[@gstevens6948]

Very well put, I love your exact descriptions of everything. Well said.

[@jaigovind99]

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[@rareconcept5649]

Explorer is the one. If you haven't tried it yet then please do and I know you won't be disappointed. I have 3 100ml bottles and the mistake I made was having 3 bottles lol as I haven't even hardly got through half of bottle one as it lasts for days on you and you only need a maximum of 2 to 3 sprays when applied

[@MrRockerscience]

Chris...defending Creed Aventus??? do you receive something in exchange??? It is not the hype enough?

[@AKhan.28]

I did a comparison side by side.... in the opening you get a little bit of aventus, but after that it's not similar at all... I did not like explorer at all ended up giving it to my brother because he enjoys it

[@AKhan.28]

btw I sold my aventus, now I use Aventus Cologne. Prefer it as an every day dumb reach.. It's still miles better than explorer lol

[@TheFragranceApprentice]

Maybe we should do a battle video in York?

[@FRAGMENTAL]

There's been many a battle in York and many more to come.

[@harveytrevino2257]

Please do!! I love your battle videos!!

[@salvo5108]

I miss your videos 😭😣. If you have time please publish one. You're one of my favorite fragrance reviewers. Best wishes!

[@TheFragranceApprentice]

Salvatore Servodio be back very soon!

[@duconlaoij]

As it starts, you get the Aventus freshness, but as it dries down, it smells really like Ultraviolet from Paco Rabanne.

[@andreyvtr.2162]

Definitely trying it......

[@ibrahimshamione]

man you were wrong.. it's 2023 and explorer is a big player , Monika cioch ranked explorer n°1 on one of her lists

[@AKhan.28]

I have explorer... and I don't get the hype lol. It's not that good in my opinion. You get a little bit of that aventus smell in the beginning but after that it's something else. Not a fan of it. Btw Aventus Cologne is awesome you should try it, I prefer it over the OG Aventus

[@ibrahimshamione]

@@AKhan.28 First I didn't like it , now I LOVE it so much , I hope they release a stronger version , I can buy aventus but the price is unreasonable

[@AKhan.28]

@@ibrahimshamione I have a guy that has pretty decent deals for Creed. I could send you his way. I got my Aventus Cologne (gray bottle) from him 100ml for $230. My next Creed will be Silver Mountain Water

[@AKhan.28]

@@ibrahimshamione Don't get me wrong Explorer is still a great value proposition, and def doesn't smell bad. I went really noseblind to it though and could barely even smell anything moments after applying

[@SomeRandomBod]

Im all in on Explorer, i love it. Think Aventus Cologne rather than Aventus. I find women seem to prefer it over Aventus, less complicated. My go to big boy scent is Hacivat tho, Explorer for casual. A great 1-2.

[@Artem_Shipov]

I don't think that Explorer is Aventus clone. It has similar notes, maybe. The same is about Mazzolari Nero. Yes, it reminds me of Aventus, but at the same time it has its own face.

[@galinn76]

Mont Blanc Explorer is a very drinky scent, but its durability is terribly weak. After two hours, you try to remember exactly how that perfume smelled because it had already disappeared from your skin.

[@valeriyGennadyevich]

Have aventus 2017 and 2018 batches (both them at Manhattan's Creed store so no fake )and they are so so so weak so ppl never able to smell it 1hr after of applying it. Thats why CDNIM gave me 1000 times more compliments than both bottles of Avents :( PS. Same story with Jeremy's office for men... after 1 hr of 5 sprays ppl cant smell it on me even when i ask them. And this is not my skin...same happens when i apply it at my shirt

[@Gbonejohn1974]

mont blanc explorer must have changed lately ive had two different bottles the last few months and both have zero projection and very poor longevity ,....no matter how much you spray its just flat

[@CurtisGabrielMusic]

I was wearing Explorer long before i heard it was supposed to be based on Aventus. I think I actually prefer Explorer now to be honest, especially versus the newer batches of Aventus. Im not a fan of cloning or copying though. Its just plagiarism

[@joequelch596]

Mont blanc explorer and mont blanc legend spirit are amazing

[@formula1dizzie326]

Explorer to me is one of my favorites compared to a lot of fragrances I have. I haven’t yet smelled Aventus but Explorer is a very pleasing scent it’s always easy to keep a atomizer around to add a few more sprays throughout the day if necessary I give it 4 1/2 ⭐️’s out of 5. Explorer has also got me compliments whenever I wear it

[@txboy2548]

People like me buy aventus because we like the smell, the notes and the main thing is that it last all day long….

[@andrewpascoe6519]

Just purchased mb explorer I've never smelt aventus and can honestly say for the money it's the best you can buy

[@oceansoflorewi]

Aventus wins for me as the ultimate version however this guy is great for autumn office wear; dulled down woodsy professional boss smelling dna.

[@jdnyc718]

I got a sample of aventus and the wife likes explorer much better.. I do too.

[@desafiante186]

What I want to know is where can I find the jacket you have in this video???