Legend Spirit vs Explorer

Legend Spirit is widely praised by the r/fragrance community as an excellent budget-friendly fragrance with a fresh, clean scent and solid performance. While some users report exceptional longevity, others find it lacks staying power and describe it as generic, making it best suited for newcomers to fragrance or those seeking an affordable daily wear option rather than a signature scent.

The r/fragrance community views Montblanc Explorer as a solid, affordable alternative that shares the fresh citrus DNA of Aventus but is distinctly different, particularly in the drydown. While praised for value, consistency, and wearability, it's criticized for being overly linear and ambroxan-heavy compared to Aventus's complexity, making it a good standalone fragrance rather than a true clone.