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post #121 of 169
2/10/11 at 7:36am
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Originally Posted by Blowe46 View Post

There will be no consensus on which will be the best creed fragrance. I completely dislike BDP but enjoy Silver Mountain Water, Creed Milesime imperial, and Himalaya. Just about every Creed fragrance has its own fanbase.

Ditto
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post #122 of 169
2/10/11 at 8:22am
I can't believe Angelique Encens has yet to be mentioned even once. Cryin' shame...
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post #123 of 169
3/1/12 at 4:36pm
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Originally Posted by Robert G. View Post

The best CREED is.....whichever one is to be discontinued next


I would have to politely disagree.

The best CREED is..whichever one was most recently discontinued.
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post #124 of 169
3/1/12 at 5:04pm
Aventus
Royal Oud
Himalaya
GIT
VIW
SMW
MI
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post #125 of 169
3/1/12 at 6:16pm
1. Vetiver 1948
2. Vetiver 1948
3. Vetiver 1948
4. BdG
5. BdP
6. OV
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post #126 of 169
3/1/12 at 7:16pm
Lately I am in love with

Baie De Genievre, Fuelle Verte and Acier Aluminum.
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post #127 of 169
3/1/12 at 7:16pm
GIT is the best because it revolutionized men's fragrances. This was the beginning of the green chypre that was somewhat aquatic.
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post #128 of 169
3/1/12 at 7:17pm
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Originally Posted by MJM_77 View Post

GIT is the best because it revolutionized men's fragrances. This was the beginning of the green chypre that was somewhat aquatic.

Really dude...
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post #129 of 169
3/1/12 at 7:50pm
Green Irish Tweed is perfect in every way, except longevity. For the time it lasts, it is great. It should be in every serious collection.
Also enjoy very much Royal Oud. The turkish delight top note is fun. Bois de Portugal is very sophisticated and I can imagine wearing it a lot when I am older.
Royal Scottish Lavender and Royal English Leather are both passable.
Other than that, Creeds are either pretty yet transient smells or disappointing.
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post #130 of 169
3/1/12 at 8:49pm
1. SMW
2. GIT
3. Himalaya
4. Aventus
5. Original Vetiver

Honorable Mention:
Millesime Imperial - although, I have been experiencing longevity issues with my sample. Not sure what the average longevity people get with this is.
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post #131 of 169
3/1/12 at 9:00pm
SMW and Aventus are the two I am most familiar with, and I love both. Unfortunately after it dries down, SMW is just so dang faint. I love the drydown though. Aventus... I just love it, and it projects and stays like a monster. I get slight moth balls from the C_x02 batch, but no one else seems to think that, and I don't mind it.
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post #132 of 169
3/16/12 at 2:55pm
Aventus and git
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post #133 of 169
3/16/12 at 3:17pm
Aventus
GIT
Vetiver '48
BDP
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post #134 of 169
3/16/12 at 3:34pm
Vetiver 48
Aventus
Epicea
Selection verte
In no order!
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post #135 of 169
3/16/12 at 3:37pm
My tops are-

MI
SMW
Aventus
GIT
VIW

In that order.
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post #136 of 169
3/16/12 at 4:12pm
BdP is a "man's man" cologne. As others have said, I respect it but I would never wear it. It's one of the few Creeds I was not tempted to buy. It just smells like an old man....to me, and brings the image of going down to the Elks Club and mingling with the greasy haired smokers as they play cards.

I could not pick one "best" Creed, but my favorites are OV, SMW, MI, Green Valley, Selection Verte, Windsor, Bois de Santal, Santal Imperial and Citrus Bigarrade.
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post #137 of 169
3/16/12 at 4:25pm
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Originally Posted by MJM_77 View Post

GIT is the best because it revolutionized men's fragrances. This was the beginning of the green chypre that was somewhat aquatic.

Wincing in pain.
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post #138 of 169
3/16/12 at 4:59pm
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Originally Posted by Ken_Russell View Post

In my opinion, Creed Bois de Portugal is one of the best, if not the best, Creed fragrance. It smells very mature and has a way above average lasting power, in my opinion combining a slightly Mediterranean citrus opening with a bit heavier, warmer and richer spicy Oriental notes, all this with a few mossy and somewhat musky notes in the drydown.

Absolutely true for me (on my skin) as well. I have tried Tabarome MI (not vintage), SMW, Himalaya, and I think Santal...none have touched BdP in terms of how nice *I* think it smells on me--the thing that matters.

What can I expect to get for my bottle of 120 mL Tabarome Millesime (~60% full)?
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post #139 of 169
3/16/12 at 5:19pm
Green Irish Tweed. GOAT. Period.
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post #140 of 169
3/16/12 at 11:31pm
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Originally Posted by RedRaider430 View Post

BdP is a "man's man" cologne. As others have said, I respect it but I would never wear it. It's one of the few Creeds I was not tempted to buy. It just smells like an old man....to me, and brings the image of going down to the Elks Club and mingling with the greasy haired smokers as they play cards.

I could not pick one "best" Creed, but my favorites are OV, SMW, MI, Green Valley, Selection Verte, Windsor, Bois de Santal, Santal Imperial and Citrus Bigarrade.

I doubt you'll like Private Collection/ Vintage Tabarome then--it is a very old school fragrance! If I had to choose a "best," VT would be my choice. The first whiff is simply a grand sensory experience. VT is robust in terms of longevity as well. Several other Creeds deserve mention of course, but the best of the best for me is VT. On a tangential note, VT is more rich and complex than vintage Patou Pour Homme or vintage Derby IMO.

Martin
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post #141 of 169
3/16/12 at 11:35pm
I've got to go with Green Irish Tweed on this one, one of the greatest of all time.
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post #142 of 169
3/17/12 at 5:18am
It begins with an "A" and rhymes with Spaventus.
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post #143 of 169
3/17/12 at 5:33am
I've not found a fragrance that suits me more than Creed's Cypres-Musc. Can't get enough of it.
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post #144 of 169
3/17/12 at 6:37am
bdp is nice when dressed with a nice sweater during cold winter days. amazing frag that i personally love but my wife adores git and aventus on me enormously.
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post #145 of 169
3/17/12 at 7:45am
GIT
Chevrefeuille Original
Selection Verte
SMW
Himalaya

Hard to pick a favourite really, Selection Verte is the most beautiful summer scent but for all round versatility it has to go to the GIT.
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post #146 of 169
3/17/12 at 7:47am
Aventus is my favorite.
It is not really unique, but this scent makes me somehow get addicted.
Its longevity and projection are greater than any other Creed products.

But nevertheless, I wished Aventus would be a bit cheaper.
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post #147 of 169
3/17/12 at 7:54am
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Originally Posted by GunnBBang View Post

Aventus is my favorite.
It is not really unique

Many people says that aventus is not really unique, but with all the frag I smelled (hundreds..) I never cam across something very similar. Yes, some have pineapple notes too, soome frag are smoky too, but the way aventus smell, the mix of pineapple and smoky, the vibes it makes, its quite unique IMO. Its not like those light sporty frag that almost smell all the same.
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post #148 of 169
3/17/12 at 8:22am
Totally subjective. However, my review of Baie de Genievre reveals where my heart is:

The 1980s was the golden age of Creed releases. Sure, we have the classical period before that which gave us Cuir de Russie, Cypres-Musc and Angelique Encens. Before that we had Creed's archaic period with its specatular period pieces like vintage Tabarome and Royal English Leather. Following the 80s we have the new age Creed offerings with their unisex appeal... all great fragrances. The 1980s, however, saw the release of Creed's three greatest scents ever: Baie de Genievre, Green Irish Tweed and Bois du Portugal.

While Green Irish Tweed and Bois du Portugal probably far outsell Baie de Genievre, Baie de Genievre, Feuille de Canellier (as it was originally marketed) is the simplest and most elegant of these fragrances, perfectly ballancing it's three simple notes. Its austerity of notes creates one of the purest--yet richest--Creeds available. My favorite Creed.
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post #149 of 169
3/17/12 at 9:09am
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Originally Posted by PsYcHo View Post

Many people says that aventus is not really unique, but with all the frag I smelled (hundreds..) I never cam across something very similar. Yes, some have pineapple notes too, soome frag are smoky too, but the way aventus smell, the mix of pineapple and smoky, the vibes it makes, its quite unique IMO. Its not like those light sporty frag that almost smell all the same.

If I say that it is not unique, then I mean that I have ever smelt something like this.
And this "something" must not be a fragrance, but a room, a person´s smell or whatever.
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post #150 of 169
3/17/12 at 9:32am
My vote goes to Aventus. Has the best overall smell, is strong in projection/longevity, and is extremely versatile.
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post #151 of 169
3/17/12 at 9:42am
Creed MI in my opinion
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post #152 of 169
3/17/12 at 5:55pm
No order
BdP
GIT
Aventus
Tabarome
Bearing mind that this is based on my own limited experience/exposure.
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post #153 of 169
3/17/12 at 5:58pm
GIT
Green Valley
Tabarome
Aventus
In no certain order!
Gary
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post #154 of 169
3/17/12 at 6:10pm
Millesime Imperial for the salty beach smell...
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post #155 of 169
11/6/12 at 12:12am
Vintage Tabarome
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post #156 of 169
11/8/12 at 1:11pm
GIT
Aventus
Royal Oud
MI
BDP (can't wear it yet)
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post #157 of 169
11/8/12 at 1:18pm
Well, smell is like music, to each their own.

Me:
Original Vetiver
Aventus
Green Valley
Jardin de Amalfi
GIT

and I have a sneaking suspicion I'd love Selection Verte
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post #158 of 169
11/8/12 at 1:33pm
I've given a full wearing to only aventus, MI and SMW and aventus wins hands down.
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post #159 of 169
11/8/12 at 5:20pm
GIT for it's simplistic beauty & universal appeal. It smells absolutely amazing from start to finish.
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post #160 of 169
11/8/12 at 5:49pm
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post #161 of 169
11/8/12 at 7:46pm
Creed Silver Mountain Water, followed closely by Green Irish Tweed.
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post #162 of 169
11/9/12 at 8:12am
Since the question really is just "what are your favorite Creeds," here are mine:

1. GIT
2. Millesime Imperial
3. Virgin Island Water
4. Royal Oud
5. SMW
6. Baie de Genievre

And I detest Aventus and Bois du Portugal.
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post #163 of 169
11/9/12 at 12:58pm
OV for me - beautiful juice
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post #164 of 169
12/2/12 at 2:13am
Does any one have a tip where to buy online for europe? Bit more low priced! This stuff is so expensive.
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post #165 of 169
12/2/12 at 10:51am
My wife, younger daughter, and I tested 3 of 'em at Neiman Marcus in Chicago recently. We decided:

Aventus > MI > GIT. All were going for $300 and up for 4 oz.

Yet when all was said and done, we still thought Paco Rabanne 1 Million was better and *way* cheaper than any of these Creeds.
Just my unsophisticated opinion...
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post #166 of 169
12/2/12 at 11:04am
BdP>Aventus>GIT
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post #167 of 169
12/2/12 at 11:37am
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Originally Posted by bigsteve View Post

Yet when all was said and done, we still thought Paco Rabanne 1 Million was better and *way* cheaper than any of these Creeds.
Just my unsophisticated opinion...

Ouch...lol
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post #168 of 169
12/2/12 at 11:38am
I just bought my first Creed and it's being shipped right now. GIT. I can't wait.
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post #169 of 169
12/2/12 at 11:46am
Creed Bois du Portugal is a fantastic fragrance. It is very masculine with a beautiful, woodsy dry down. And unlike most Creed fragrances that I use, BDP actually lasts on my skin. Incredible. I would suggest that this fragrance is also a tad on the mature side. I receive many compliments when wearing BDP which happens to be one of my signature scents. Highly recommended and you will not come across many other guys wearing it. A plus as far as I am concerned.
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