Is Montblanc Explorer Eau de Parfum a dupe of Creed Aventus?

Close match Widely recommended as a substitute, and most people who compared them agree.

Montblanc Explorer Eau de Parfum is a close match to Creed Aventus. Of 53 independent sources that compared them, 41 say it is near-identical or close, 8 say it is similar or inspired by it and 4 disagree. It appears on 1 community dupe list. Explorer Eau de Parfum costs $122.95 for 200 ml at Perfumania ($0.61/ml); Aventus costs $495.00 for 100 ml at Scent Split ($4.95/ml), so the alternative costs 88% less per ml. Prices are checked every 20 minutes. These figures last changed on Oct 26, 2026.

Accords
	Creed Aventus	Montblanc Explorer Eau de Parfum
Price	$213.90 75 ml	$31 30 ml
Per ml	$2.85	$1.03
Verdict		Close match of Aventus
Fruity
Woody
Citrus
Earthy
Musky
Mossy
Gourmand
Leather
Notes shared notes are marked
Top notes	Bergamot Black currant Apple Lemon Pink pepper	Clary sage Pink pepper Bergamot
Heart notes	Pineapple Patchouli Moroccan jasmine	Leather Haitian vetiver
Base notes	Birch Musk Oakmoss Cedarwood Ambroxan	Akigalawood Cacao pod Indonesian patchouli leaf Ambroxan
Buy	See prices	See prices

The evidence

53 independent sources: 52 on Reddit, 1 dupe lists

Say near-identical 2
Say close 39
Say similar or inspired by 8
Disagree 4

When people said it: 23 in the last two years

Confidence: 91%. It combines how many independent sources agree, how strongly they word it, how recent they are and how many disagree. How confidence works

In their words 51

Some people say Montblanc Explorer is a cheaper alternative to Creed Aventus.

A Reddit post, Dec 2025, 357 points
I also have Mont Blanc explorer and they smell very close after 15min since both are aventus clones.

A Reddit post, Jun 2025, 63 points
I like it, Mont Blanc explorer is a great clone of aventus, performs well and is a world apart in price.

A Reddit comment, Apr 2020, 35 points
While it may not be an exact Aventus clone, it offers a unique-but-similar and appealing scent that blends fruity and woody notes seamlessly.

A Reddit post, Mar 2023, 16 points
If you are going for a creed aventus clone I would recommend going for Mont Blanc Explorer beacuse of the balance of pineapple sweetness and citruses.

A Reddit comment, Jul 2025, 11 points
Aventus - Montblanc Explorer (not a perfect clone but it does its own thing very good and its super likeable)

A Reddit comment, Aug 2021, 6 points
Also fwiw even Aventus doesn't smell like Aventus Montblanc Explorer is much better value and not harsh like ME clones

A Reddit comment, Feb 2024, 5 points
Montblanc Explorer is definitely inspired by Aventus but they have a lot differences in the opening and especially in the dry down.

A Reddit comment, Dec 2025, 4 points
Montblanc explorer is to me a designer take on Aventus.

A Reddit comment, Feb 2025, 3 points
I just bought montblanc explorer which I guess is an Aventus clone too cause it was $45 on jomashop.

A Reddit comment, Mar 2025, 3 points
Montblanc Explorer Black is a much more refined version of Creed Aventus.

A Reddit comment, Aug 2024, 2 points
After the dry down its very good, its similar to Mont Blanc Explorer and from what i have read its one of the best clones of Creed Aventus.

A Reddit comment, Jan 2025, 2 points
I honestly don't get montblanc explorer being a dupe of Aventus tbh.

A Reddit comment, Mar 2026, 3 points, disagrees
Mont Blanc Explorer isn't an exact copy of Aventus, but I really like it.

A Reddit comment, Aug 2024, 2 points, disagrees
I dont even know why Montblanc Explorer gets mentioned as an Aventus clone because it is absolutely not.

A Reddit comment, Jun 2020, 2 points, disagrees

All 51 quotes

I have a 2021 batch of Aventus unfortunately and Mont Blanc explorer is the exact same in the dry down, it’s just the opening has a bit more of a “designer” freshness to me.

A Reddit comment, Oct 2024, 2 points
I did an Aventus Clone review this past Sunday and really enjoyed Montblanc Explorer.

A Reddit comment, May 2025, 2 points
Mont Blanc Explorer is an infinitely better inspo/clone of Aventus if that’s what you’re looking for.

A Reddit comment, May 2025, 2 points
I havent smelled it but i have tried other aventus clones like mont blanc explorer and i like the DNA.

A Reddit comment, Oct 2024, 1 point
It's not quite the same, but similar enough with it's own more woody twist.

A Reddit comment, Jul 2023, 1 point
Montblanc Explorer is a much better blind buy if you want Creed Aventus DNA, it doesn't try to be a 1:1 but it's similar and with IMO better ingredients, people say it has poor performance but it worked fine for me (warm weather)

A Reddit comment, May 2024, 1 point
There are other aventus clones out there that are fruitier like mont blanc explorer and R U Serious by Rue Broca.

A Reddit comment, Nov 2021, 1 point
I always say it's a clone of Mont Blanc Explorer which is inspired by Aventus but not a direct clone.

A Reddit comment, Jun 2025, 1 point
Although CDN is a popular clone I would say if you want an aventus type of clone mont blanc explorer is better imo.

A Reddit comment, Jan 2023, 1 point
Montblanc Explorer is a designer twist on Aventus.

A Reddit comment, Apr 2024, 1 point
Best “ creed Aventus” clone is Atelier Cologne Musk Imperial or Mont Blanc Explorer.

A Reddit comment, Sep 2023, 1 point
He liked Mont blanc explorer the best and I agree it's the best designer version of creed aventus.

A Reddit comment, Oct 2023, 1 point
I always hear about Mont Blanc Explorer and Club De Nuit are great Creed Aventus clones that last longer.

A Reddit post, Dec 2023, 1 point
Like how Mont Blanc Explorer is a clone of Aventus.

A Reddit post, Feb 2024, 1 point
Looking for a cheaper alternative to Mont Blanc Explorer//Creed Aventus For work - UK based.

A Reddit post, Apr 2024, 1 point
Initial hit seemed weaker than the Montblanc Explorer I have that would be in the same aventus clone realm.

A Reddit post, Jun 2024, 1 point
I would sell the Club de Nuit ínstense because Montblanc Explorer is already considered a Aventus clone.

A Reddit comment, Jun 2024, 1 point
I used Montblanc explorer for a long time as Aventus clone and it got a bit boring for me that’s why I am searching for another option 😅

A Reddit comment, Aug 2024, 1 point
Montblanc Explorer - the most "crowd pleasing" Aventus clone.

A Reddit comment, Nov 2024, 1 point
I like montblanc explorer as a clone and aventus is NOT worth the money it smells good but the cheaper clones smell 90% the same and have better performance

A Reddit comment, Dec 2024, 1 point
IMO Montblanc explorer is a much better aventus clone, but it’s also different enough to be its own thing.

A Reddit comment, Jan 2025, 1 point
The only other Aventus clone that’s holding strong still is the Montblanc Explorer…

A Reddit comment, Feb 2025, 1 point
If an aventus clone is wanted I’d go for Montblanc Explorer.

A Reddit comment, Apr 2025, 1 point
I think another great Aventus dupe is Mont Blanc Explorer, but the longevity sucks on that one as well, plus sometimes it’s more $ than Al Haramain, depending where you live.

A Reddit comment, Jun 2025, 1 point
I love Mont Blanc explorer out of all the aventus clones cuz it’s more fresher and less smoky/oakmossy but I heard it doesn’t lasts

A Reddit comment, Jul 2025, 1 point
Montblanc explorer or some Creed Aventus clone.

A Reddit comment, Aug 2025, 1 point
For example: one could view Montblanc Explorer as a dupe of Creeds Aventus.

A Reddit comment, Mar 2026, 1 point
Designers MontBlanc Explorer is the most popular interpretation of Aventus.

A Reddit comment, Aug 2026, 1 point
Mont Blanc Explorer is not an aventus clone.

A Reddit comment, Apr 2023, 0 points, disagrees
Mont Blanc Explorer is a good fragrance on its own accord and is kinda like a distant family member of Aventus but not a great 1 to 1 ..

A Reddit comment, Dec 2025, 0 points
mont blanc explorer is the best smelling aventus clone

A Reddit comment, May 2024, 0 points
Well out of all the Aventus Creed perfumes the best by far was a French clone Montblanc Explorer.

A Reddit post, Feb 2025, 0 points
Mont Blanc explorer is a banger smells like creed Aventus and there are more clones of that too Club de nuit intense man and Armaf have one too.

A Reddit comment, Jul 2025, 0 points
For a Creed Aventus dupe you should check out Mont Blanc Explorer, it’s really solid.

A Reddit comment, Mar 2026, 0 points
However, I like Mont Blanc explorer as a ‘clone’ of Aventus.

A Reddit comment, Jun 2023, -1 point
I have tried the majority of aventus clones and I agree with OP that Mont Blanc explorer is the best of the lot, despite a brief chemical opening the dry down is quite good.

A Reddit comment, May 2025, -1 point

Community dupe lists

Lists Montblanc Explorer Eau de Parfum as an alternative to Creed Aventus.

A community dupe list, Fragrance analogs [Rustam]

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Among the alternatives to Aventus

Aventus and its 56 alternatives (the 24 strongest shown): dupes and close matches on the inner ring, inspired by it in the middle, similar outside. Thicker lines mean more agreement., strongest first.