Creed
The smell in short
The first thing you smell is bergamot and black currant. The heart brings pineapple and patchouli. On the skin it settles into birch and musk. Overall it smells fruity and sweet.
- Came out
- 2010
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- summer
Creed notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Creed
Creed carries the name of its own house.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Creed Aventus. Base notes like birch and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is fruity (100%), followed by sweet and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy fruity and sweet smells and notes like pineapple and birch. Less obvious notes include apple, Moroccan jasmine and oakmoss. Perfume fans rate it 4.09 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man Parfum and Armaf Club De Nuit Precieux 1 spread further.
Creed for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear.
More from Creed
The house has 82 perfumes here, led by Aventus, Millesime Imperial and Green Irish Tweed.
Creed price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €193. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Afnan Perfumes Afnan Supremacy Silver but less than Creed Aventus.
Perfumes that smell like Creed
Similar picks to try: Creed Aventus (15 shared notes), Afnan Perfumes Afnan Supremacy Silver (9 shared notes), Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man Parfum (8 shared notes) and Armaf Club De Nuit Precieux 1 (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Armaf Club De Nuit Precieux 1 starts from €86.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
More questions
When did Creed come out?
It came out in 2010.
Can men wear Creed?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the best season for it?
Summer.