Creed Himalaya
How it smells
It smells mostly citrus and woody. Calabrian bergamot and grapefruit at the top, sandalwood in the middle and musk and ambergris at the base.
- Came out
- 2002
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Himalaya 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
A closer look at Creed Himalaya
Himalaya comes from Creed.
Is Himalaya your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by woody and powdery. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and woody smells and notes like sandalwood and musk. Less obvious notes include Sicilian lemon and cedar. Perfume fans rate it 4.09 out of 5.
Creed perfumes worth knowing
This house has 82 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Aventus, Millesime Imperial and Green Irish Tweed.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €198, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Afnan Perfumes Afnan Historic Olmeda and Coty Vanilla Musk but less than Initio Parfums Prives Mystic Experience.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, winter, spring and summer.
When in the day to wear Himalaya
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex has more depth.
How long it lasts
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. Afnan Perfumes Afnan Historic Olmeda and Initio Parfums Prives Mystic Experience last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like musk and ambergris are the part that stays longest on the skin.
If you like Himalaya, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Afnan Perfumes Afnan Historic Olmeda (5 shared notes), Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex (4 shared notes), Initio Parfums Prives Mystic Experience (6 shared notes) and Coty Vanilla Musk (7 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
When did Himalaya come out?
It came out in 2002.
How strong is Himalaya?
Medium: people near you can smell it.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.