Creed Aventus vs Montblanc Explorer

Creed Aventus and Montblanc Explorer compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

AventusCreed20104.3★

69% alikevs

ExplorerMontblanc20194.2★

The difference in plain words

Aventus and Explorer are quite different; both have Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Ambroxan. Aventus leans more fruity, while Explorer leans aromatic. Explorer gets better value-for-money votes.

Longer lastingAventus

Stronger projectionAventus

Better perceived valueExplorer

More of a night scentAbout the same

Accords

AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →

● Aventus ● Explorer

Both share: Bergamot · Pink Pepper · Ambroxan

Only in Aventus: Black Currant · Apple · Lemon · Pineapple · Patchouli · Moroccan Jasmine · Birch · Musk +2

Only in Explorer: Clary Sage · Haitian Vetiver · Leather · Akigalawood · Indonesian Patchouli Leaf · Cacao Pod

Community votes

Aventus ← · → Explorer

Time of day

day

night

Season

spring

summer

fall

winter

Value

way overpriced

overpriced

good value

great value

Sillage

intimate

moderate

strong

enormous

Longevity

very weak

weak

moderate

long lasting

eternal

Gender

female

more female

unisex

more male

male

Metrics

0–100, with delta

Longevity

LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →

Aventus +6

Sillage / projection

ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →

Aventus +8

Price valueExplorer +52

Night-nessAventus +3

Gender lean (♀→♂)

Feminine

Masculine

Aventus profile →Explorer profile →