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One million... Somehow I'm rather sad about the way things turned out between us. Once we were inseparable and could be together 24/7 without getting bored for even one second. What has become of us? Over the years, more and more people wanted to be with you, no matter where you were. To a certain extent this is completely ok for me, but at some point the time came when this became too much for me. And today? We have a meeting now and then, mostly at my home, because I want to spend time with you, but I prefer to keep it to myself.
The One Million probably has the best top mark ever for me! There is no perfume that I love so much after spraying! The only problem is that the fragrance is totally "broken" because too many people have worn it over the years. It is still very well received, but the personal wearing feeling has unfortunately decreased vehemently. From time to time I still spray it on when I leave the apartment, but most of the time it serves as a room scent for me. I hope this attitude will change again over the years!
Durability, silage and fragrance are outstanding - bottle not mine at all :-D

Well, I'm only writing this comment because my second 200ml bottle will soon be empty and I could empty both with a clear conscience. Admittedly not a particularly unusual scent - silage and durability are average. The scent is fruity and fresh, doesn't rub off anywhere and I would compare it to a light spring breeze. It is very cheap and in my opinion perfect for beginners or people who want to get out of the house for a short time and cover their "unshowered" smell. Joop Go! was my first perfume when I was about 15 years old and I still like it after 10 years. I use it most often when I go to the sports/outdoor swimming pool or just for shopping.
Is definitely a fragrance for younger people and my personal substitute for deodorant spray (never had sweat problems, just to cover body odor :-D )

Unfortunately I can't say anything about the similarity to the Creed Aventus, because I haven't had the chance to test it yet. A comparison with Sauvage? - Well. I have to admit that I have had a reaction a few times how good I smell of Dior Sauvage while wearing the Explorer. For an untrained nose, which unfortunately (because I also think the Sauvage is great) is flooded by the sauvage-bearing young men's world, also not reprehensible. There is a certain similarity.
The Explorer's entry is slightly fruity and pleasant, which, although it diminishes somewhat over time, makes the further fragrance progression - in the direction of sauvage - a little more playful and light. This is also the reason for me that the Explorer can definitely be worn during the day and on warmer days without leaving an "oppressive" smell.
Visually, the Montblanc Explorer bottle is definitely a real eye-catcher! Robust, simple and the imitation leather? makes a real statement, especially suitable if you like to wear black.
Durability and Sillage could be better, fragrance experience for me definitely a 10/10!

Concluding thought: Is it really that important whether a fragrance is possibly inspired by another or has been "copied"? For the perfumer, perhaps. I don't deny it. For me as a user? Definitely not! Because in the end we all want to wear perfumes that we like!

Last November I ordered the Valentino Uomo Intense blindly, based on recommendations. Happy and at the same time excited, I tried it right after the postman brought it to me. I must admit that I really don't like the smell at first. It smells sweet and quite pleasant but has not knocked me off my feet for a while. Sprayed it on my wrist again before I left the house to see how it develops and I must say I was really impressed. I find the development of the fragrance to a sweet-powdery note and the discreet leather content simply outstanding. Every time I wear the fragrance, I have to smell my scarf/jumper regularly, because it simply gives me a very pleasant feeling and that's exactly what I wanted in advance - a winter fragrance with a feel-good factor.
Not recommended on warmer days in my opinion, rather dressed up a little more stylishly in the cold season.
Comments from the ladies are very positive throughout - durability and sillage very good.