How it smells
It smells mostly citrus and woody. Pink pepper and bergamot at the top, strawberry and violet in the middle and cedar and vetiver at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Variety 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
Creed Variety EDP in detail
Variety EDP comes from Creed. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Is Variety long lasting?
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Roja Dove Roja Elysium Parfum and Khadlaj Perfumes Khadlaj Shiyaaka Snow. Base notes like cedar and vetiver are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Creed perfumes worth knowing
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Who will like Variety
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by woody and fruity. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and woody smells and notes like strawberry and cedar. Less obvious notes include mandarin. Perfume fans rate it 4.00 out of 5.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in spring and fall. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, fall, summer and winter.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Roja Dove Roja Elysium Parfum and Khadlaj Perfumes Khadlaj Shiyaaka Snow.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €230, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel but less than Roja Dove Roja Elysium Parfum.
Variety dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel (4 shared notes), Roja Dove Roja Elysium Parfum (4 shared notes), Khadlaj Perfumes Khadlaj Shiyaaka Snow (4 shared notes) and Tom Ford Noir (4 shared notes).
Quick answers
Can women wear Variety?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is Variety better for day or night?
Day. It suits work and daily wear.