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    Side by side

    Authentic vs. Explorer

    Authentic by Abercrombie and Fitch bottle

    Authentic

    Abercrombie and Fitch
    Eau de Toilette2019
    Very similar
    Explorer by Montblanc bottle

    Explorer

    Montblanc
    Eau de Toilette2019
    New comparison

    Explorer rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Authentic vs. Explorer
    AuthenticExplorer
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched20192019
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerClément GavarryJordi Fernández
    Best seasonSummerSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Authentic

    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Soft Spicy
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Mossy
    Leather

    Explorer

    Woody
    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Amber
    Musky
    Fresh Spicy
    Oud
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GrapefruitBergamotPink Pepper
    Italian bergamotPink PepperClary Sage
    Heart
    GingerClary SageLavender
    Haitian vetiverVetiverLeather
    Base
    ClearwoodSuedeMoss
    AmbroxanAkigalawoodPatchouli LeafIndonesian Patchouli LeafCacao PodChocolate

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Authentic vs. Explorer
    AuthenticExplorer
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some fragrances announce themselves. This one shows up, sits down, and stays. The citrus fades fast but the suede-moss drydown pulls you back in. It's the kind of composition you reach for when you.Authentic
    It's not trying to be the most interesting fragrance in the room. That's exactly why it works. Explorer is the scent of someone who showed up without needing to prove anything.Explorer

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Authentic vs. Explorer
    AuthenticExplorer
    1 oz$80.00ecosmetics
    2 oz$41.99fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$62.99fragrancenet
    6.7 oz$167.00ecosmetics

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