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    Side by side

    Authentic Man vs. Explorer

    Very similar
    Explorer by Montblanc bottle

    Explorer

    Montblanc
    Eau de Parfum2019
    New comparison

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Authentic Man vs. Explorer
    Authentic ManExplorer
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20192019
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerClément GavarryJordi Fernández, Antoine Maisondieu, Olivier Pescheux
    Best seasonSummerSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Authentic Man

    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Soft Spicy
    Mossy
    Leather
    Earthy

    Explorer

    Woody
    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Amber
    Musky
    Fresh Spicy
    Oud
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GrapefruitBergamotBlack Pepper
    Italian bergamotPink PepperClary Sage
    Heart
    GingerLavenderClary Sage
    Haitian vetiverLeather
    Base
    ClearwoodSuedeWhite Musk
    AmbroxanAkigalawoodIndonesian Patchouli LeafCacao PodChocolate

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

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

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Here's the thing about Authentic Man: it doesn't want to be the loudest fragrance in the room. The citrus opens clean, the ginger adds just enough heat, and then the suede arrives, quiet, close.Authentic Man
    If you've been curious about this style, it's a safe blind buy. The woody-leathery drydown keeps things versatile and grounded, making it approachable for almost anyone, even if your usual.Explorer

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

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

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