This is my favorite fragrance. It smells so damn good from start to finish. The 3 perfumers did an amazing job on this fragrance and the notes that they used. For me it’s a 10/10. A masterpiece.
I don't know why a lot of people say that Explorer has bad performance or average, on my skin this thing lasts over 20 hours and it projects like a beast for the first 2 hours, then sits closer to the skin but becomes a skin scent on the 8th hours. But i still get wifs of it even next day. I find it to be very potent
I think the thing is most of the people can’t smell it anymore on their own skin as it blends in very naturaly to your skin. I also first thought that the performance is bad but my girlfriend could smell it about 10hrs after spraying it on.
Aventus is 4 times pricier than Explorer but does not smell 4 times better. So guess where my money is going. I like Explorer a lot and don't really see it as a clone scent, it's just a really nice fresh and not overpowering perfume.
My wife told me she was going to buy me Creed Aventus for Christmas one year knowing I love colognes but when she tried smelling a sample, it was way too overbearing for her and didn’t like it at all. However, she really likes Mont Blanc explorer on me. I mean that’s a 50 dollar online fragrance compared to maybe 300 dollars online…
it's nice to see a down-to-earth review on this one after so much hate and disgust because of the reason that it has the same dna as aventus... well done!
Update: I now own both Aventus Creed and Mont blanc Explorer. Side by side I gravitate towards the Explorer. Aventus Creed seems a little fruity and barber shoppy to me when compared to Explorer. Explorer has much of the same olfactory notes but much more masculine. Both lasts 6 plus hours but the lingering notes of Explorer are easier to wear in an office or close to co workers. I have no further plans to spend outrageous amounts of money on Creed since Creed just confirms I like Explorer better!
Redolessence one of the few times where ignorance is bliss and point of reference doesn’t have to be Creed haha. I’ll probably avoid smelling it too so I can keep enjoying fragrances like this one and pineapple vintage. How long after you shower is the best time to spray your fragrance? Does it make a difference? I’m think about the reduced natural skin oils after a shower and how that affects longevity of a fragrance. Also, do super tasters have a higher sensitivity to smells or is it only with tasting food? Just some science-y questions. Maybe a video on fragrance preference and how other cultures or locations gravitate towards distinct scents in fragrances. Might be able to pull the analytics from google if you have the time. For instance my wife doesn’t like spice bomb because it smells too much like the inside of a cab in Manila. Or best selling fragrances based off state, country or region.
Since I started wearing Explorer, I've had no fewer than 20 people over time ask me what the fragrance is. Mostly work colleagues but family too. Never had so many people comment positively and so inquisitively about a cologne.
The packaging is Spicebomb The bottle is Prada L'homme updated The smell is Aventus The performance is average. Am I buying a bottle of Explorer and recommending others do the same unless they're flush with cash? Absolutely. Kind Regards Previous Aventus Owner. P.S. 'Original' Santal, LOL.
I’m quite happy with this fragrance. I currently own Aventus but I’m running very low and the recent price increase in the EU has put me off repurchasing. Just purchased Explorer and it’s perfect because I can wear it everyday as it’s nowhere near as expensive as Aventus but I know it will be a compliment grabber
I just sprayed it on a card in Ulta my first exposure to it. I’m not an expert in mens fragrances but I pick up a lot of what I want to call an evergreen tree. I have always loved fragrances like this so yes I love this one. I had to go home and sniff my husband’s old Polo Green because it reminded me of it. Also smells similar to Sauvage and Bleu, both of which I love. I put these four in the same category which I call “the kind I like.” Haha.
If you never heard of aventus and just smelt this as a typical consumer, this is an enormous hit. I bought it and love it. I love aventus and all things aventus-inspired
When you think about that, there is actually no fragrance that smells like Aventus from a company that is widely recognised (as far as I know). The average Joe doesn't go to ZARA to buy fragrance, or buys CDNI from Armaf. He goes to Macy's or some other perfumery where he will find all of the most popular designer brands and between them there is Mont Blanc with Exploler that will actually stand out. I believe Explorer is going to be really popular. I've tried it and i really liked it, even more than ZARA's Vibrant Leather, so Explorer is on my to buy list in the feauture.
True. Zara's Vibrant Leather is one of the best Aventus clones in terms of scent but lacks performance. Yet, it's good for the price. It's already hard to find at Zara, which is always discontinuing fragrances.
I came across this fragrance last night when I went to purchase Bleu de Chanel. I was honestly debating if to get Mont Blanc or Chanel because this fragrance is incredible! It makes me so happy and joyous when I smell it. Great cologne.
I spraied this on the back of my hands at 4pm. Blown away for how much it reminds me of the aventus. Went home. Washed hands couple of times with a bit of soap. Still there by 7pm when I ask my girlfriend what she thinks of it. She says she loves it. Then I go to the gym by 8:30, come back at 9:30pm. Wash my hands once again. Explorer is still there. Not strong enough to be felt from distance, but if I take my hand close to my nose I can clearly smell it.
I put it this morning 7 hours later still smelling it! And believe me when I tell you it’s smells exactly Like creed Aventus! Love it! And I paid only 28€
Got to try this in the shop a wee bit ago and it's nicely done i must say. Depending on if you have more than a few fragrances in this genre it could be redundant. But this will likely hit discounters like most mont blancs do , so it could a fantastic bang for your buck when the price drops. Stellar review as always 🙏
Definitely a great Aventus clone! I admit I did buy the 50 ml at Macy’s this week for 15% off couldn’t wait!😬 For someone like the average guy who doesn’t know anything about colognes or the wife or girlfriend it’s cool to see their first time reactions to this cologne their so in love with it! Reminds me of the time I first smelled Aventus or Armaf club de Nuit !
Nice review, I've tried this EDT several times now (it's been out here in France for a while now) and I've got to say I'm impressed more and more each time. It's obviously similar to Aventus and it's followers but the Montblanc is a different spin on things to me, I find it smoother, not so loud (so more subtle) yet almost paradoxically it has some Sauvage/Dylan Blue ambroxan on the dry-down. Very modern smelling, masculine, fresh and incredibly versatile. Superb presentation as usual from this brand, it's a clever release and the bottle shape even resembles Dior's big seller. I think this will sell by the bucket-load, even if there are many other options out there doing a similar thing.
@@mercedesbenzs600bash Not bad really, for me it stays closer to the skin than my Club de nuit intense man but I would say longevity was high end of moderate. I wouldn't buy at retail but then I rarely do anyway, I'll wait until it hits discounters.
Great review Steven! I feel the same way. You're spot on. I think here Mont Blanc just nailed it! Why? Because Explorer smell VERY nice, it's a versatile one, playful and it is still elegant! Aventus sounds like something special ONLY to people who are deeper in the fragrance game... In general case, most of the people don't know Creed or any other expensive niche brand. So why Mont Blanc not to put something in Aventus area? Is that area saved only for Arab brands that can be purchased online on blind? I don't think so. That's why I think Mont Blanc have done an excellent job - great presentation, great performance/on me/, wonderful composition.
I just bought this because it was new over here and it seemed appealing to women so I went for it and after coming home I started reviewing and saw some reviews that were not kind to this fragrance but then I saw your review and I felt better since you took your time and analyzed this fragrance in an imparcial manner. Thanks!
To me I get an extreme x-batch clone. From the cap you get the Sauvage vibe from it. The opening comes off Adventus and the dry down is sauvage for sure. With the Ambroxon vibe.
I sprayed it on a tester strip and the scent lasted for days. I really like it as a stand alone fragrance . I'd pick this up but I already have al hamarain's L'aventure . I would choose explorer over that one though
@@akeenpresidential2761 Actually, I think I slightly prefer it. Its fruitier & has none of Aventus's smokiness. Maybe less masculine, but I find more women seem to prefer Cedrat Boise, if that's what you're looking for.
Bro I love you man, you have done an amazing review on this. All fragrance youtubers are Aventus this Aventus that. I have Aventus and love it. Would i buy it again BIG NO - does not smell like it used to. Explorer yes does smell like Aventus - so they used the Creed DNA. Explorer is its own and its amazing! Smells different on everyone and I love it.! Thanks
Explorer is what Aventus would be if Aventus wasn't so much of a metrosexual fruity sweet scent. Explorer is Aventus for men. It is very more appropriate as a work fragrance. The bergamot top of Explorer is more manly than the juicy fruit manzanate top of Aventus and the Akigala wood base of Explorer is more manly than ambergris in Aventus. Ambergris is in a lot of women's perfumes as it attracts men. Which is maybe why there is such a bromance with this from the guys wearing Aventus not realizing the base is more attracting other men.
Great review Steven! I have Aventus, CDNI & Zara Vibrant leather. I tried at Sephora store last week Mont Blanc Explorer, and in my opinion is a affordable fragance, its redundant yes, but i like it and its great especially the dry down. Greetings from Europe!
@Michiel91B in my opinion for the price and Quality /Quantity i prefer Mont Blanc Explorer but CDNI its good too... both have the same vibe of Aventus but like i said its only my opinion!
6:58 Yes! I heard about Armaf CDNI but there is not retail that has that for sampling. Mont Blanc Explorer got me hooked the moment the sales associates at Bloomingdales demo the scent to me. Smells really awesome and first thing that came out was Creed Aventus. I am definitely going to get me one at a 3rd party fragrance site. Definitely a panty dropper if I do say so myself but not from some woman at a club but a female CEO or a woman with high status.
i am from France i owned Aventus and it gave me headache surely beacause of the batch because i remember i had a good batch from a sample back then and it was the most magnificent scent iv ever smelled, so i decided to follow my taste but also the hype and buy this famous Aventus and i was really disapointed cuz the juice from the bottle i paid wasn't the same scent than the first one. Just beacause of these batch variations i decided to pick my nose on this Explorer, when it dried down it is a perfect scent good longevity and yes it is similar to aventus but in a sweeter way in my opinion and without the headache i got from aventus. I am not a beginner in fragrances so now i follow my noise , i easily can say if a fragrance is generic or not, i own millesime imperial, frapin,Roja enigma, ... sorry Creed but i do prefer explorer
@@Redolessence :) i like it so much that i also bought the explorer deo stick and shower gel ^__^ i also need to smell other "aventus clone" in fact i am allergic to the the birch note in the aventus. So i would be very gratefull if you can guide me to "aventus clone" without the predominant birch note
I love this smell, my first though was that it's a very manly smell (in a good way), my wife also loved it immediately. Unfortunately I never smelled creed aventus so I don't know how it compares...
As always dear Steven, very informative review. I can tell you, last week I got MontBlanc Explorer 100ml for 36 USD. On my skin Explorer's performance is very good, 8 hours plus, by the way I'm testing it in winter. Its projection is good for about an hour, after it gets closer to skin but noticeable, as I said now Im testing it in winter(here is around 6 to 12 C) so in spring and summer for sure it is going to project and last much more. I am glad about this purchase because for only 36 usd I got a good quality and very versatile fragrance which is close to Aventus but on its own way however I have to say, nothing amazing. I would suggest Explorer to 35 years plus older men, because it is a mature fragrance, to me, it has a vide of Gillette shaving foam kind of smell which is a bit generic old fashion kind of and maybe that makes it a bit boring and generic...
When I first sniffed it at the store it smelled quite different to Aventus but after I tried when I purchased it I definitely got Aventus vibes, that citrus, earthy contrast. However a few days after wearing it, it started to smell different to my nose again, more like Sauvage. I believe this is because of the bergamot, pink pepper and ambroxan. I'm using the eau de parfum for reference.
Nice review Steven! I don't have too much to say about this one as I haven't had the chance to smell it yet. However, I was surprised by the quality of ingredients they use! That in itself makes me want to try it more than the other clones on the market! I'll give it a shot as soon as it hits the discounters!
Great review! Every time I hear the resemblance of explorer to Creed Aventus it always gives me a chuckle wondering if this is a way for Mont Blanc to get back at Creed for Original Santal lol 😂 even though I must admit down here in Delaware I haven’t had a chance to smell. Lol I wrote this before you got to the revenge point I agree with the guy on line but who knows
I have explorer, club de nuit by armaf, and l aventure . for me Explorer is the best scent. CdNIM has a good longivity but the worst opening, it's too generic. I think that explorer is a complement monster even if it's not unique but for a designer fragrance it worth the price.
Great super review. I was sold on this first sniff, big bottle all day. I really found this over time worked better than most other fragrences I have owned and this saves you on buying two of the more expensive ones. I own all of Mont Blanc scents and like Versace, I can confidently buy anything they put out as they established themself a front runner and don't pass over super profits with overpriced juice. I am always grateful for the cheap gems like F Black, Bentley Intense For Men, who make top ten scents for less than $30. Also nothing makes me laugh more than the somewhat organized dipshit Creed Adventus Army who because they shelled out $400 for a bottle feel they have these made up rights and spend half their day trolling reviews of what they think are clones and argue over how many molecules are each individual batch and some are literally half crazy and you wonder they needed compliments so bad in life cause they never got them, so they assumed they could buy it in the name of a high priced fragrence. Love the fragrence community as a whole and it all has balance in the end.
I just bought a 2 ml sample of mont blanc explorer and it smells really good ,but fades too quickly ,I have Club De nuit intense and it lasts longer with a similar smell .
Hi brother, Keith again...do u prefer this fragrance Mont Bloc Explorer over Prada Luna Rosa Carbon? Also, what are a few of the best night out (club &/or lounge) designer fragrances that attract women. Thanks! Sorry to keep blowing you up but you and Carlos are the best
I think it all depends on the batch. My current favorite that I've been wearing a lot is Emperor Extrait by Parfums Vintage because it has a lot of the vanilla that's found in recent batches of Aventus. Thank you for watching!
Do you think the explorer is appropriate for winter as well? I'm new to fragrances and I smelled mont blanc explorer the other day at the mall and I must say I'm a fan now. I'm thinking of buying it if its good for the colder seasons as well :)
Objective like always Steven and also I like the way you described the fragrance most of frag com it’s hating on this one because it’s like nobody who doesn’t spend $300 has to smell like aventus l0l.
@@Redolessence yes true Monsieur Le Prince Intense one of the best Aventus clone & also Monsieur Le Prince elegant the best clone of Blue de chanel..please try them
I honestly went a bought this after watching several reviews on it. And I know it sounds crazy, but I mainly bought it because I just really like the look of the bottle lol it screams I’m adventurous, I’m a man of mystery and I’m fancy all in one. As for the juice it’s very good. Definitely inspired by Aventus no doubt, but to me has a style all its own as well. Very difficult to explain. But it’s definitely one of my new favorites and I will be using this for along time. Specially since you can get it for a very good price. Your review definitely helped inspire me to buy it. Thanks.
I got a sample of this stuff today and I'm wearing as I watch this. I am 100% going to buy the big bottle. It's so fresh and versatile. I love it.
I'm so glad you like it, George!
This is my favorite fragrance. It smells so damn good from start to finish. The 3 perfumers did an amazing job on this fragrance and the notes that they used. For me it’s a 10/10. A masterpiece.
I don't know why a lot of people say that Explorer has bad performance or average, on my skin this thing lasts over 20 hours and it projects like a beast for the first 2 hours, then sits closer to the skin but becomes a skin scent on the 8th hours. But i still get wifs of it even next day. I find it to be very potent
Thanks for sharing!
20 hours 😂😂 hahaha
I didn't last long enough for mine, but it is a great scent.
I sprayed around 7:30 pm woke up the next morning at 9 am and i still could smell it!
I think the thing is most of the people can’t smell it anymore on their own skin as it blends in very naturaly to your skin. I also first thought that the performance is bad but my girlfriend could smell it about 10hrs after spraying it on.
Aventus is 4 times pricier than Explorer but does not smell 4 times better. So guess where my money is going. I like Explorer a lot and don't really see it as a clone scent, it's just a really nice fresh and not overpowering perfume.
Thanks for sharing!
I love ppls comparing them to creed 500 dollars to mont blanc 50 dollars- you get what you pay for and theres too much hype for the creed aventus
So is THIS long lasting ?
My wife told me she was going to buy me Creed Aventus for Christmas one year knowing I love colognes but when she tried smelling a sample, it was way too overbearing for her and didn’t like it at all. However, she really likes Mont Blanc explorer on me. I mean that’s a 50 dollar online fragrance compared to maybe 300 dollars online…
it's nice to see a down-to-earth review on this one after so much hate and disgust because of the reason that it has the same dna as aventus... well done!
Many thanks for tuning in. I really appreciate it.
It has similar DNA but almost every other clone out there is better imo
@@1detroitmuscle what are the other best clones ??
@@mansourbaouadi773 Parfums Vintage has several, Armaf Club de Nuit, Zara Intense leather, to name a few.
@@InocenteSandoval armaf club de nuit is a horrible fragrance, this is much nicer
6 hours ago i really regretted not buying this!
Macy's online to the rescue.
24 hour delivery....
Haha. Awesome!
Update:
I now own both Aventus Creed and Mont blanc Explorer. Side by side I gravitate towards the Explorer. Aventus Creed seems a little fruity and barber shoppy to me when compared to Explorer.
Explorer has much of the same olfactory notes but much more masculine. Both lasts 6 plus hours but the lingering notes of Explorer are easier to wear in an office or close to co workers. I have no further plans to spend outrageous amounts of money on Creed since Creed just confirms I like Explorer better!
Mont blanc always make some good frags..
Thanks for watching!
Yeah my fav type of grenade
Bought explorer and loving it, plenty of compliments from people on campus. Nice for Hawaii’s warm weather
And I don’t know what creed aventus smells like because I’m not interested in a fragrance near that price range.
I completely understand.
Redolessence one of the few times where ignorance is bliss and point of reference doesn’t have to be Creed haha. I’ll probably avoid smelling it too so I can keep enjoying fragrances like this one and pineapple vintage.
How long after you shower is the best time to spray your fragrance? Does it make a difference? I’m think about the reduced natural skin oils after a shower and how that affects longevity of a fragrance.
Also, do super tasters have a higher sensitivity to smells or is it only with tasting food?
Just some science-y questions.
Maybe a video on fragrance preference and how other cultures or locations gravitate towards distinct scents in fragrances. Might be able to pull the analytics from google if you have the time. For instance my wife doesn’t like spice bomb because it smells too much like the inside of a cab in Manila. Or best selling fragrances based off state, country or region.
Since I started wearing Explorer, I've had no fewer than 20 people over time ask me what the fragrance is. Mostly work colleagues but family too. Never had so many people comment positively and so inquisitively about a cologne.
How many sprays do you use?
7
More like
"You wearing Creed Aventus?"
"...uh why yes I am!"
Haha. Yeah, that's true.
Inadequis 😂👍🏼
Hahahahaha I say the same thing when I’m wearing Armaf I tell the ladies Creed Aventus 🤣
I tested this last week, and I also said it has the same sent as creed aventus. So I'm not the only person to think this.
Inadequis genius
The packaging is Spicebomb
The bottle is Prada L'homme updated
The smell is Aventus
The performance is average.
Am I buying a bottle of Explorer and recommending others do the same unless they're flush with cash? Absolutely.
Kind Regards
Previous Aventus Owner.
P.S. 'Original' Santal, LOL.
I never thought of it that way! You make a lot of really good points. Thank you so much for stopping by, and I hope you're doing well.
The performance is Excellent, what the hell are you talking about.
I just wore this today and I really like it. I can see this as a mass-appealing scent.
I’m quite happy with this fragrance. I currently own Aventus but I’m running very low and the recent price increase in the EU has put me off repurchasing. Just purchased Explorer and it’s perfect because I can wear it everyday as it’s nowhere near as expensive as Aventus but I know it will be a compliment grabber
Thank you for sharing! Glad you like it!
I just sprayed it on a card in Ulta my first exposure to it. I’m not an expert in mens fragrances but I pick up a lot of what I want to call an evergreen tree. I have always loved fragrances like this so yes I love this one. I had to go home and sniff my husband’s old Polo Green because it reminded me of it. Also smells similar to Sauvage and Bleu, both of which I love. I put these four in the same category which I call “the kind I like.” Haha.
That's a great description! Thanks for sharing!
Explorer smells natural and smooth. CDNMI and L'aventure are too synthetic. One out of a million actually knows what Aventus smells like.
I just purchased this and I LOVE it! It smells so good and really does smell just like Aventus. I can't stop smelling it.
If you never heard of aventus and just smelt this as a typical consumer, this is an enormous hit. I bought it and love it. I love aventus and all things aventus-inspired
Well said, Richard!
When you think about that, there is actually no fragrance that smells like Aventus from a company that is widely recognised (as far as I know). The average Joe doesn't go to ZARA to buy fragrance, or buys CDNI from Armaf. He goes to Macy's or some other perfumery where he will find all of the most popular designer brands and between them there is Mont Blanc with Exploler that will actually stand out.
I believe Explorer is going to be really popular. I've tried it and i really liked it, even more than ZARA's Vibrant Leather, so Explorer is on my to buy list in the feauture.
That's a great way of looking at it!
True. Zara's Vibrant Leather is one of the best Aventus clones in terms of scent but lacks performance. Yet, it's good for the price. It's already hard to find at Zara, which is always discontinuing fragrances.
@@GluedTechDude aventus is no longer unique in terms everybody will smell like it. Aventus isnt really all that.
I just bought the cologne today! Tried a bunch of smells but this one caught my attention!
I'm glad you like it, Tod!
The opening is like a tug of war between Mandarin and grapefruit, but yes, after that, the rest is aventus. It's very nice scent.
Thank you for watching!
I came across this fragrance last night when I went to purchase Bleu de Chanel. I was honestly debating if to get Mont Blanc or Chanel because this fragrance is incredible! It makes me so happy and joyous when I smell it. Great cologne.
Thank you for sharing!
This cologne is a 🥊 of freshness to the face I love it it’s intense
I'm glad you like it!
I spraied this on the back of my hands at 4pm.
Blown away for how much it reminds me of the aventus.
Went home. Washed hands couple of times with a bit of soap. Still there by 7pm when I ask my girlfriend what she thinks of it. She says she loves it. Then I go to the gym by 8:30, come back at 9:30pm. Wash my hands once again.
Explorer is still there. Not strong enough to be felt from distance, but if I take my hand close to my nose I can clearly smell it.
Thanks for watching!
Good covid precautions mate
I tried a tester of this at the mall today and it instantly reminded me of aventus! Might have to cop this one, it smells great!
Only let down I am reading here is the performance though, so maybe not D:
It truly does smell great. Thank you for sharing.
I put it this morning 7 hours later still smelling it! And believe me when I tell you it’s smells exactly Like creed Aventus! Love it! And I paid only 28€
That's fantastic!
Got to try this in the shop a wee bit ago and it's nicely done i must say.
Depending on if you have more than a few fragrances in this genre it could be redundant.
But this will likely hit discounters like most mont blancs do , so it could a fantastic bang for your buck when the price drops.
Stellar review as always 🙏
You said everything very well. Thank you for the kind words, Robert! I hope you're having a great weekend!
Definitely a great Aventus clone! I admit I did buy the 50 ml at Macy’s this week for 15% off couldn’t wait!😬 For someone like the average guy who doesn’t know anything about colognes or the wife or girlfriend it’s cool to see their first time reactions to this cologne their so in love with it! Reminds me of the time I first smelled Aventus or Armaf club de Nuit !
Thank you for sharing!
Nice review, I've tried this EDT several times now (it's been out here in France for a while now) and I've got to say I'm impressed more and more each time. It's obviously similar to Aventus and it's followers but the Montblanc is a different spin on things to me, I find it smoother, not so loud (so more subtle) yet almost paradoxically it has some Sauvage/Dylan Blue ambroxan on the dry-down. Very modern smelling, masculine, fresh and incredibly versatile. Superb presentation as usual from this brand, it's a clever release and the bottle shape even resembles Dior's big seller. I think this will sell by the bucket-load, even if there are many other options out there doing a similar thing.
Your description is perfect. I couldn't agree with you more! Thank you so much for watching. I hope you had a wonderful weekend.
How's the performance in your opinion????
@@mercedesbenzs600bash Not bad really, for me it stays closer to the skin than my Club de nuit intense man but I would say longevity was high end of moderate. I wouldn't buy at retail but then I rarely do anyway, I'll wait until it hits discounters.
@@TrephineArtist facts. Im just figuring out it is a parfum. Thats why it last so long but dont project as long. But stays on the skin. I love it
Just got it today and quite honestly it's in my top 3 favorites of colognes. Cheers and great video!
Love this one. Very good for casual day, refreshing semi-sweet pinapple-ish ambroxan. Projected for 5 days at almost arm length on my shirt.
Thanks!
Thank you for sharing your experience!
U wore the same shirt for 5 days?? Lol
Great review Steven! I feel the same way. You're spot on.
I think here Mont Blanc just nailed it! Why? Because Explorer smell VERY nice, it's a versatile one, playful and it is still elegant! Aventus sounds like something special ONLY to people who are deeper in the fragrance game... In general case, most of the people don't know Creed or any other expensive niche brand. So why Mont Blanc not to put something in Aventus area? Is that area saved only for Arab brands that can be purchased online on blind? I don't think so. That's why I think Mont Blanc have done an excellent job - great presentation, great performance/on me/, wonderful composition.
Thank you so much for watching!
Not popular opinion ,but for me it smells better -freshier than Creed Aventus.
Thanks for sharing, Alan!
Before buying any perfume i love to listen about it from you sir ... Brilliant review
Thank you so much, Danish! That means a lot to me.
I just bought this because it was new over here and it seemed appealing to women so I went for it and after coming home I started reviewing and saw some reviews that were not kind to this fragrance but then I saw your review and I felt better since you took your time and analyzed this fragrance in an imparcial manner. Thanks!
Thank you so much! I'm glad I was able to provide value with my video!
To me I get an extreme x-batch clone. From the cap you get the Sauvage vibe from it. The opening comes off Adventus and the dry down is sauvage for sure. With the Ambroxon vibe.
Thank you for the great description. I can see what you mean.
javy8229 I agree its more close to Sauvage
Love the New Mont Blanc Explorer!!!!!
I'm glad you like it!
It actually smells like Aventus cologne. The new release of Creed.
This one works really well for me, just reviewed it and it gets me solid compliments. Great video - Nik
That's great to hear!
Thank you Steven for the clear and sincere review, (as always). I don't have Aventus neither Club de Nuit Intense. Welcome Montblanc Explorer .
You're welcome!
I sprayed it on a tester strip and the scent lasted for days. I really like it as a stand alone fragrance . I'd pick this up but I already have al hamarain's L'aventure . I would choose explorer over that one though
Thank you so much for sharing your experience!
Great review, Steven. I already own Aventus, CDNI & Cedrat Boise, & that's enough for me!
I agree! Haha. Thanks for watching!
How does cedrat Boise match up to aventus
@@akeenpresidential2761 Actually, I think I slightly prefer it. Its fruitier & has none of Aventus's smokiness. Maybe less masculine, but I find more women seem to prefer Cedrat Boise, if that's what you're looking for.
That's a good description.
@@Redolessence hey man I know this is not the same topic but what do u think about grand soir. Ok -good or great
Explorer is a great travel cologne for vacation spots. Wear this for summer, if Aventus is to expensive, explorer is great for a budget.
Well said!
Bought one today after seeing your review... And I'm loving it...
Bro I love you man, you have done an amazing review on this. All fragrance youtubers are Aventus this Aventus that. I have Aventus and love it. Would i buy it again BIG NO - does not smell like it used to. Explorer yes does smell like Aventus - so they used the Creed DNA. Explorer is its own and its amazing! Smells different on everyone and I love it.! Thanks
I just bought it today and I love the scent
Great Review Steven
Great review. Getting this fragrance.
thanks!
You’re absolutely spot on, period,.
Explorer is what Aventus would be if Aventus wasn't so much of a metrosexual fruity sweet scent. Explorer is Aventus for men. It is very more appropriate as a work fragrance. The bergamot top of Explorer is more manly than the juicy fruit manzanate top of Aventus and the Akigala wood base of Explorer is more manly than ambergris in Aventus. Ambergris is in a lot of women's perfumes as it attracts men. Which is maybe why there is such a bromance with this from the guys wearing Aventus not realizing the base is more attracting other men.
This is the one Mont Blanc men's fragrance I don't have yet!
Thank you for watching! You have all the rest? That's impressive!
Another Awesomely Detailed Review!!! Thank you Steven!! 👌🎉
Thank you so much!
Tried the explorer and it reminded of Aventus 🙂
Yup!
Awsome cologne just got mine !
Wear it in good health, Luis!
Just picked this up at Macy’s .. great review as always
Thank you so much! Wear it in good health!
Mont Blanc gets his revenge for Original Santal! MB Explorer is a great fragrance.
Haha
i just bought this fragrance. simply the best
I'm really glad you like it!
Hey steven nice video of mont blanc explorer :) just received mine yesterday and just curious how many sprays do you put on??
1000 times better nicer different performance than aventus,,,,,,,, THE KING EXPLORER
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Good video Steven, it’s good fragrance by it own I do like it , and it well make really good sale for who don’t know creed aventus
I appreciate it!
Redolessence how long does it last? Just ordered a small bottle
is this a good everyday summer fragrance for a teenager?
Yes for sure!
@@Redolessence okay, thank you!
Great review and I enjoyed it and I'm gonna try it have a blessed day
Thanks for watching!
Great review Steven! I have Aventus, CDNI & Zara Vibrant leather. I tried at Sephora store last week Mont Blanc Explorer, and in my opinion is a affordable fragance, its redundant yes, but i like it and its great especially the dry down. Greetings from Europe!
Thank you so much for watching! What part of Europe are you from?
@@Redolessence Im From Portugal (European Union)
Impressionante! Obrigado por assistir meus vídeos!
@@Redolessence Obrigado meu amigo (Thanks my friend)
@Michiel91B in my opinion for the price and Quality /Quantity i prefer Mont Blanc Explorer but CDNI its good too... both have the same vibe of Aventus but like i said its only my opinion!
Excellent review as always
Thank you very much, John!
Great Review as always...thanks Steve
You're very welcome. Thank you for watching.
Thank you for all your well put content Steven! We all appreciate it.
Thanks!
6:58 Yes! I heard about Armaf CDNI but there is not retail that has that for sampling. Mont Blanc Explorer got me hooked the moment the sales associates at Bloomingdales demo the scent to me. Smells really awesome and first thing that came out was Creed Aventus. I am definitely going to get me one at a 3rd party fragrance site. Definitely a panty dropper if I do say so myself but not from some woman at a club but a female CEO or a woman with high status.
i am from France i owned Aventus and it gave me headache surely beacause of the batch because i remember i had a good batch from a sample back then and it was the most magnificent scent iv ever smelled, so i decided to follow my taste but also the hype and buy this famous Aventus and i was really disapointed cuz the juice from the bottle i paid wasn't the same scent than the first one. Just beacause of these batch variations i decided to pick my nose on this Explorer, when it dried down it is a perfect scent good longevity and yes it is similar to aventus but in a sweeter way in my opinion and without the headache i got from aventus. I am not a beginner in fragrances so now i follow my noise , i easily can say if a fragrance is generic or not, i own millesime imperial, frapin,Roja enigma, ... sorry Creed but i do prefer explorer
Thank you so much for sharing your take with us. I'm glad you like this one!
@@Redolessence :) i like it so much that i also bought the explorer deo stick and shower gel ^__^ i also need to smell other "aventus clone" in fact i am allergic to the the birch note in the aventus. So i would be very gratefull if you can guide me to "aventus clone" without the predominant birch note
Good review might have to try this one
Thanks, Freddie!
Steve is at it again and you always never fail to impress. Superb.
Thank you so much, Otejiri! That means a lot.
@@Redolessence it's well deserved.
Thanks!
I like this one, was still on me even after a shower..., still on my jacket after 2 days 👍🏼
I'm glad you like it!
I'm hooked on this sent
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
You're very welcome. Have a great week.
Can’t wait to try this...I just ordered it from Macy’s website.🍍
Wear it in good health!
Good REVIEW as USUAL
I love this smell, my first though was that it's a very manly smell (in a good way), my wife also loved it immediately. Unfortunately I never smelled creed aventus so I don't know how it compares...
Thanks for commenting!
is this one good for summer? also day or night? warm or cooled down?
As always dear Steven, very informative review. I can tell you, last week I got MontBlanc Explorer 100ml for 36 USD. On my skin Explorer's performance is very good, 8 hours plus, by the way I'm testing it in winter. Its projection is good for about an hour, after it gets closer to skin but noticeable, as I said now Im testing it in winter(here is around 6 to 12 C) so in spring and summer for sure it is going to project and last much more. I am glad about this purchase because for only 36 usd I got a good quality and very versatile fragrance which is close to Aventus but on its own way however I have to say, nothing amazing. I would suggest Explorer to 35 years plus older men, because it is a mature fragrance, to me, it has a vide of Gillette shaving foam kind of smell which is a bit generic old fashion kind of and maybe that makes it a bit boring and generic...
When I first sniffed it at the store it smelled quite different to Aventus but after I tried when I purchased it I definitely got Aventus vibes, that citrus, earthy contrast. However a few days after wearing it, it started to smell different to my nose again, more like Sauvage. I believe this is because of the bergamot, pink pepper and ambroxan. I'm using the eau de parfum for reference.
Great Review!
I appreciate it!
Nice review Steven! I don't have too much to say about this one as I haven't had the chance to smell it yet. However, I was surprised by the quality of ingredients they use! That in itself makes me want to try it more than the other clones on the market! I'll give it a shot as soon as it hits the discounters!
Awesome, Dan! I'd be curious to know what you think of it once you've tried it. Thanks for watching my videos! Means a lot.
Great job Steven! - appreciate your take on this new release, as always !!! Lol @ the revenge theory.
Thank you so much!
Intelligent review. I miss watching this
Thank you so much for stopping by! I always appreciate seeing you on my channel.
Great review! Every time I hear the resemblance of explorer to Creed Aventus it always gives me a chuckle wondering if this is a way for Mont Blanc to get back at Creed for Original Santal lol 😂 even though I must admit down here in Delaware I haven’t had a chance to smell. Lol I wrote this before you got to the revenge point I agree with the guy on line but who knows
Hahaha. I know, right!? Thanks for watching, Nick!
Great insight. I agree on being stumped.
thank you for watching.
Sounds good! Really wanna try this one.
By the way, 'Individuel' came out in 2003, so I guess that one was their first mens fragrance?
You're totally right that it came out in 2003. I think Presence came out in 2001. I was misinformed by a website when I was doing my research.
2003 they released individual and then in 2005 Starwalker 😉
Ah. yes. You're totally right.
Presence Montblanc for men - 2001
Great review as always,do you have a link for the PARFUMS VINTAGE that's close to AVENTUS or the name????
Try Emperor Extrait!
I have explorer, club de nuit by armaf, and l aventure . for me Explorer is the best scent.
CdNIM has a good longivity but the worst opening, it's too generic.
I think that explorer is a complement monster even if it's not unique but for a designer fragrance it worth the price.
Thanks for watching!
Great super review. I was sold on this first sniff, big bottle all day. I really found this over time worked better than most other fragrences I have owned and this saves you on buying two of the more expensive ones. I own all of Mont Blanc scents and like Versace, I can confidently buy anything they put out as they established themself a front runner and don't pass over super profits with overpriced juice.
I am always grateful for the cheap gems like F Black, Bentley Intense For Men, who make top ten scents for less than $30.
Also nothing makes me laugh more than the somewhat organized dipshit Creed Adventus Army who because they shelled out $400 for a bottle feel they have these made up rights and spend half their day trolling reviews of what they think are clones and argue over how many molecules are each individual batch and some are literally half crazy and you wonder they needed compliments so bad in life cause they never got them, so they assumed they could buy it in the name of a high priced fragrence.
Love the fragrence community as a whole and it all has balance in the end.
Yeah, I know what you mean. Thank you for watching and commenting!
I just bought a 2 ml sample of mont blanc explorer and it smells really good ,but fades too quickly ,I have Club De nuit intense and it lasts longer with a similar smell .
Thanks for sharing! CDNIM definitely lasts longer.
Hi brother, Keith again...do u prefer this fragrance Mont Bloc Explorer over Prada Luna Rosa Carbon? Also, what are a few of the best night out (club &/or lounge) designer fragrances that attract women. Thanks! Sorry to keep blowing you up but you and Carlos are the best
Sir you know I'm one of your fans, can you tell which one is better? Platinum, the blue one or this one?
This one is my favorite at the moment in terms of mass appeal and versatility.
@@Redolessence thanks
I prefer club d nuit..this one faded very fast..also steven do u think club de nuit is the best clone of aventus?
I think it all depends on the batch. My current favorite that I've been wearing a lot is Emperor Extrait by Parfums Vintage because it has a lot of the vanilla that's found in recent batches of Aventus. Thank you for watching!
Thanks i will get that one next!!
Cool!
Whats ur sotd?
Redolessence hi, does the Emperor Extrait have good longevity?
mont blanc is my favorite brand
Do you think the explorer is appropriate for winter as well? I'm new to fragrances and I smelled mont blanc explorer the other day at the mall and I must say I'm a fan now. I'm thinking of buying it if its good for the colder seasons as well :)
Dude this is among most versatile frag I have stumbled upon, and pretty much anybody can wear it.
I just bought this online yesterday! Omg !!!!!
I bought it it's not bad think it will perform well in the summer
I agree
Finally steve a positive review omg everyone is annoying bro lol watching you is a piece of mind
Objective like always Steven and also I like the way you described the fragrance most of frag com it’s hating on this one because it’s like nobody who doesn’t spend $300 has to smell like aventus l0l.
Many thanks, Miguel!
Will i smell like a Baller ??? I live in a foundry town where dressed up is wearing the Old Spice on Bingo nights.
Great review Steven!
Did you tried Monsieur Le Prince Intense by Marina de Bourbon (another Aventus clone)?
Greetings from Argentina!
I haven't tried that one yet! Thank you for watching!
@@Redolessence looking foward to see your review about it.
Have a nice day!
You, too!
@@Redolessence
yes true Monsieur Le Prince Intense one of the best Aventus clone
& also Monsieur Le Prince elegant the best clone of Blue de chanel..please try them
I honestly went a bought this after watching several reviews on it. And I know it sounds crazy, but I mainly bought it because I just really like the look of the bottle lol it screams I’m adventurous, I’m a man of mystery and I’m fancy all in one. As for the juice it’s very good. Definitely inspired by Aventus no doubt, but to me has a style all its own as well. Very difficult to explain. But it’s definitely one of my new favorites and I will be using this for along time. Specially since you can get it for a very good price. Your review definitely helped inspire me to buy it. Thanks.
I'm really happy you like this one! Thanks for sharing!