Creed Original Vetiver
The smell in short
It smells mostly citrus and woody. Bergamot and ginger at the top, Haitian vetiver and sandalwood in the middle and musk and ambergris at the base.
- Came out
- 2004
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Original Vetiver 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 Original Vetiver
Creed is the house behind Original Vetiver.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Armaf Club De Nuit Sillage lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like musk and ambergris are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by woody and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and woody smells and notes like Haitian vetiver and musk. Less obvious notes include mandarin orange and iris. Perfume fans rate it 3.93 out of 5.
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Original Vetiver through the year
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, spring, winter and summer.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Armaf Club De Nuit Sillage spreads further.
Original Vetiver: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Perfumes that smell like Original Vetiver
Similar picks to try: Creed Aventus Cologne (5 shared notes), Armaf Club De Nuit Sillage (5 shared notes), Creed Erolfa (5 shared notes) and Valentino Voce Viva (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Valentino Voce Viva starts from €138.
Quick answers
Can women wear Original Vetiver?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is Original Vetiver expensive?
It is on the expensive side: about €198 in Europe.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2004.