Authentic Man
Abercrombie & Fitch2019
Side by side
Authentic Man vs. Explorer
Is Authentic Man better than Explorer?
Explorer rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
BergamotBlack PepperClary Sage
citrusfresh spicywoodyaromaticsoft spicyearthymusky
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Authentic Man and Explorer?
| Authentic Man | Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2019 | 2019 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Clément Gavarry | Jordi Fernández |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Authentic Man and Explorer smell?
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
What notes do Authentic Man and Explorer share?
Top
GrapefruitBergamotBlack Pepper
Italian bergamotPink PepperClary Sage
Heart
GingerLavenderClary Sage
Haitian vetiverVetiverLeather
Base
ClearwoodSuedeWhite Musk
AmbroxanAkigalawoodPatchouli LeafIndonesian Patchouli LeafCacao PodChocolate
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
GrapefruitBergamot
Italian bergamot
Spicy Notes
GingerBlack Pepper
Pink Pepper
Woody Notes
Clearwood
Patchouli LeafIndonesian Patchouli Leaf
Herbaceous Notes
Clary Sage
Clary Sage
Where they fit
When and where do Authentic Man and Explorer work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Authentic Man or Explorer?
| Authentic Man | Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Authentic Man and Explorer?
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
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
Where to buy Authentic Man and Explorer
| Authentic Man | Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $80.00ecosmetics |
| 2 oz | — | $100.00ecosmetics |
| 100ml | — | $63.69fragrancenet |
| 6.7 oz | — | $167.00ecosmetics |
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