A sophisticated masculine fragrance that opens with bright lemon verbena and transitions into a heart of violet leaves, finished with sandalwood and ambergris. This timeless composition perfectly balances fresh citrus with woody warmth, making it a modern classic.
What People Say
The violet leaf note creates this distinctive green, almost sappy quality that makes it instantly recognizable and sets it apart from other masculine frags
Sandalwood and ambergris in the base give it this creamy, expensive-smelling drydown that screams luxury without being cloying
Perfect balance between the fresh lemon verbena opening and the woody base - never feels unfinished or lopsided like many citrus-woody combos
The iris adds this powdery sophistication that keeps it from smelling like a typical fresh fragrance
Projection drops off a cliff after the first hour, becomes a skin scent way too quickly for the price point
The citrus top disappears almost immediately, leaving you with mostly just the green and woody notes
Smells dated and stuffy compared to modern fresh fragrances - feels like something from the 80s boardroom
Great for
Guys who want something sophisticated and recognizable that won't offend anyone in professional settings but still has enough character to stand out from typical fresh frags.
Not for
Anyone looking for strong projection or longevity, or people who find powdery iris notes too formal and old-fashioned.
Longevity
4-6 hours total, becomes a skin scent after the first hour
Projection
Moderate for 30 minutes, then sits very close to skin
Value
Overpriced for the performance you get - paying mostly for the Creed name and quality of ingredients
Fragrance Notes
Top Notes
Middle Notes
Base Notes