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My 5 creed scents

post #1 of 17
7/14/10 at 8:33pm
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Folks,



I currently have 5 scents from creed. How would you rate the following?


1. Himalaya
2. Virgin Island Water
3. Millesime Imperial
4. Erolfa
5. Original Santal


Nick
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post #2 of 17
7/14/10 at 10:54pm
From 1 to 10, without knowing it's price:
Himalaya - 8p
V.I.W. - 10p
Millesime Imperial - 9.5p
Erolfa - 9p
Original Santal - 9p
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post #3 of 17
7/14/10 at 11:03pm
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Nick,

My ratings out of 5 stars, based very much on preference, taking into account that these scents are very well-made.

1. Himalaya 3.5
2. Virgin Island Water 4.8
3. Millesime Imperial 4.5
4. Erolfa 4.5
5. Original Santal 3.5

It would be interesting to know how you rate them too.
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post #4 of 17
7/14/10 at 11:08pm
Himalaya 6/10
Virgin Island Water 5/10
Millesime Imperial 10/10
Erolfa 9/10
Original Santal 7/10
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post #5 of 17
7/14/10 at 11:49pm
In this order:

1.Himalaya
2. Millesime Imperial
3. Erolfa
4. Virgin Island Water
5. Original Santal
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post #6 of 17
7/15/10 at 12:07am
I'll take a page from matthewfoo:

" My ratings out of 5 stars, based very much on preference, taking into account that these scents are very well-made. "

1. Himalaya: 5 stars
2. Virgin Island Water: 3 stars
3. Millesime Imperial: 3.5 stars
4. Erolfa: 5+ stars if you're by a sea breeze. Otherwise hard to rate--honestly!
5. Original Santal:--I haven't had the pleasure yet.

Say, have you sampled Baie de Genièvre or Royal English Leather?

Cheers,

Mario
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post #7 of 17
7/15/10 at 2:07am
Himalaya - 2/10
Virgin Island Water - 8/10
Millesime Imperial - 6/10
Erolfa - 0/10
Original Santal -3/10
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post #8 of 17
7/15/10 at 4:04am
Erolfa - 9/10
Original Santal - 8/10
Himalaya - 8/10
Millesime Imperial - 8/10
Virgin Island Water - 7/10
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post #9 of 17
7/15/10 at 4:30am
Himalaya 8/10
Millesime Imperial 9/10
Virgin Island Water 4/10
Erolfa 6/10
Original Santal 5/10
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post #10 of 17
7/15/10 at 5:46am
Himalaya 9/10
Virgin Island Water - Haven't tried
Millesime Imperial 8/10
Erolfa 8/10
Original Santal 7/10
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post #11 of 17
7/15/10 at 5:53am
1. Millesime Imperial (9.3/10): most versatile and best composed




2. Himalaya (8.1/10): best dry-down and forceful initial presentation


3. Original Santal (7.8/10): loud, and utterly enjoyable

4. Erolfa (7.5/10): quiet, and utterly enjoyable. not very versatile (beach, hot weather)
5. VIW (7.3/10): beach specific, but definitely a guilty pleasure
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post #12 of 17
7/15/10 at 6:12am
Himalaya 2/10
Millesime Imperial 9/10 best versatile fresh scent
Virgin Island Water 9.5/10 best fresh smelling creed
Erolfa 2/10
Original Santal 4/10
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post #13 of 17
7/15/10 at 7:01am
I only have experience from 3 of the 5 so here is my 2 cents.


1. Himalaya - 5/10 (I like the scent just OK, but it doesn't project at all on me, longevity is very weak on me too)
2. Virgin Island Water - Never tried...... YET!
3. Millesime Imperial - 10/10 (Awesome scent, excellent projection and longevity that lasts all day on me)
4. Erolfa - 2/10 (I seriously like the smell, but sadly it disappears instantly once sprayed onto my skin, no sillage or longevity)
5. Original Santal - Never tried
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post #14 of 17
7/15/10 at 7:58am
Himalaya 6/10
Virgin Island Water 9/10
Millesime Imperial 7/10
Erolfa 5/10
Original Santal 4/10
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post #15 of 17
7/15/10 at 7:50pm
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Thanks for your replies! I know GIT gets rave reviews, but I tried it on my skin and it turned sour on me. I don't know if it's my skin chemistry or what, but it doesn't smell amazing to me. However, I definitely can see it being unique....
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post #16 of 17
7/15/10 at 8:02pm
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1. Himalaya 8/10
2. MI 9/10
3. Erolfa 9/10
4. VIW 9/10
5. Original Santal 8/10


As far as longevity goes, I get the following....

1. Himalaya 6-8 hours
2. MI 3-6 hours, sometimes longer
3. Erolfa 5-7 hours
4. VIW 8 hours
5. Original Santal 12-15 hours (A beast)
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post #17 of 17
7/15/10 at 8:37pm
Millesime Imperial
Himalaya
Original Santal
Erolfa
Virgin Island Water
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