CREED Original Cologne - Page 2

I tried this today. I found the opening to be weak. It does develop though and I would characterize it as sweet and powdery with a definite rice accord. I can see how others would allude to shampoo. Not what I am looking for in a cologne.

I would say it has decent longevity on me.

Not my favorite....although it is 98* here and nothing smells great in this heat.

It's great that most of you hate it. Which probably means I will love it. Can't wait to get my hands on some.

Sweet & powdery scares me. But at the same time, I truly dislike heavy scents.

Just received my sample of this and its a great scent! Very fresh with a nice soapy drydown. The neroli plays a very nice role here in tempering the powdery aspect of the scent. This is literally the male version of Love in White with the use of the rice powder. If you compare the two they have very similar compositions. Overall a very nice scent. i just wish they were in 75ml bottles. i heard they will be released in those sizes soon.

Seriously? Because the 75 mL White Flowers is a must-have for me if it comes out. Granted, the 8-oz cut glass version is very sweet, and I would buy it for my wife no problem, but it's a bit much for her, and she would likely object simply based on the size. She actually prefers the smaller ones because of their "chibi" cuteness. So I am very glad to hear that.

Glad you like OC, but it's a bit too soapy for me. I much prefer the Royal Oud, at this point.

First shot today - not unpleasant.

It's not a Cologne in the traditional sense of the word, obviously, but I can see where they are going with the concept. It seems to be shooting for a simple, clean cologne like feel that will last . . . actually it makes me think of Lutens Eau. Trying to hit that balance between a bright citrus style EDC opening, extended by synthetic musks (presumably?).

It's quite nice but sort of stuck in that no-mans land between a real (and necessarily natural and short-lived) Eau de Cologne (Chanel / Guerlain etc.) and all the 'white' musky 'fresh' scents that a lot of guys seem to like but which are generally very synthetic - 'squeaky clean'. My guess is that if you are a Creed completist and enjoy the brands 'one stop shop' policy then it might be a fit but I doubt I would buy this myself.

(Thanks for the kind sample from a fellow basenoter )

I will give it another chance when the weather is cooler.

so you've done a little bit of an about-face on this? i remember you saying you were drawn to OC over Royal Oud at first.

I think OC (sprayed, not dabbed) is possibly the most refreshing fragrance I've ever smelled. Makes Selection Verte and Virgin Island Water seem downright stuffy by comparison. It's like jumping in a glittering cold blue pool on a hot summer day. The pear note is one of THE best notes in ANY fragrance I have EVER smelled. Also, when sprayed, I get just a bit of spice in the midnotes that does well for the overall composition.

BTW - for what it's worth, i talked to my Creed rep at Nieman Marcus yesterday. they are taking preorders for Royal Oud, White Flowers, and Original Cologne. She said that OC is by far the most loved scent of the three of the clients she has given samples to. She said that out of 4 bottles they are alloted to receive in August, 3 of them are already pre-sold. This is after showing it to only 6 people.

Meh. I thought it was ok, but nothing special. It's not anything I would purchase.

As a bn'er who really enjoys wearing Mugler Cologne, I think I'll pass!

Received a sample of this from the Creed Boutique with the purchase of Royal Oud. Not bad.

I love SV's radiant coolness, if OC is even cooler in comparison, it should be something special indeed. Can't wait for my decant to arrive!

Yeah, it's taking a while for them to sort out. My wife and I are both liking White Flowers immensely - that one is gonna get bought one way or another. I know that one isn't going to get a ton of love on the men's side here, but I think that the ladies out there are going to like it quite a bit. It's very much in the region of Spring Flower and Fleurissimo, but I think that it shoots for something very interesting and different. It has the naturalness and modernity of the aforementioned scents, but it draws in just enough classical stuff to give it the "unearthly" quality that Creed clearly intended.

Original Cologne - I think it's a quality frag, and I really think it deserves some kudos for being so out of the box as far as colognes go, but soapy scents just aren't my thing, and once my nose locks onto a soapy musk, that's it - game over. I think OC hits the mark on the way that it's being marketed - the "sartorial" angle, which seems hot right now. It's definitely pointed nicely at a clean smell, but by adding the restrained but cologney topnotes and the herbal bits, it ends up being distinguished in a way that screams "clean new clothes" but with an outdoorsy feel, which is smart and very much in the Creed ballpark. In hindsight, I can see why normal fragrance buyers are going for this, and it makes sense. "Clean" fragrances do very well, but this one comes in differently enough, that I think people who would spend more for something a bit different are going to jump for it.

I'm finding Royal Oud much more interesting - though at times challenging. Mark Behnke thinks that it does oud in a very different and very approachable way, and I have to admit, it's the most tolerable oud frag I've ever smelled. But the complexity is challenging for me. Normally that's not a problem, but this thing shifts on a much larger scale than the older Creeds. At times, it's almost in Neil Morris territory. At other times, it reminds me intensely of a woody masculine version of Vol de Nuit. Totally radical for Creed. It's as out-of-the-norm as Original Santal - possibly more so. It's getting very hard for me to not own this.

Original Cologne's problem is that it's the quiet guy in a tweed suit walking into a room at the same time as Celine Dion and the Prince of Persia. It's not going to get all the paparazzi, but it may be the one that regular folks can relate to. As for me - I'm going for autographs!

went to Sunglass Hut to buy, uh, sunglasses. HOT 23-yo-ish blond working there. after I decide on a pair and purchase, I was about to leave...

her: hey, by the way, what cologne are you wearing?
me: oh, um, it's called Creed
her: Cree?
me: CreeD
her: but who makes it?
me: oh, that's the company name. it's not very well known.
her: what's the specific name of it?
me: it's called "Original Cologne"
her: where can you get it?
me: Nieman Marcus is the only place that sells it around here. or online.
her: oh, okay
me: why, do you like it?
her: it's AMAZING! i've never smelled anything like that before.
me: oh, cool, thanks. bye.
her: bye.


FIN

I just got a decant today from AZsmells and I have to say I'm quite unimpressed. I'm a giant fan of Creed and loved Windsor, admired Sublime vanille, and even orange spice. However, this is quite a generic fragrance. Maybe I'm missing something but I fail to see how this is to be admired.

It's quite soap/shampoo/clean in opening and closing. However, it's nothing like Un Jardin Sur Le Nil and resembles more like the soapy things you'd find in the Clean line. That being said, it has more quality than anything Clean offers.

I desperately wanted to love this cologne as I like Creed's work (Windsor is a masterpiece of perfumery). However this is largely forgettable. I would sample this, or buy a decant at most. No real need to buy a flacon for the price. Mugler cologen offer a cheaper alternative and is as clean as anything out there.

A lovely male Basenoter sent me a carded sample of White Flowers which I received this afternoon. Thank you M !!!!!!

1st impressions as I have tried it just once so far.
Starts very green and leafy - slightly sharp and slightly aquatic and then the white flowers bloom but not loud or obnoxious- and definitely not cheap smelling.
It's a very fresh leafy white floral bouquet in clean water - nothing muddy or dirty about that slight aquatic note.
I agree with Redneck that White Flowers is on the same wavelength as Spring Flower and Fleurissimo . Very elegant.

Mimi, what would you give it out of 10? Is it male or female orientated? And, as a lovely lady, how much would this get your attention from a passing male/female?

Boosh - this is my 1st impression only and may be subject to change with further testing ! *LOL*
1. 8 out of 10 - it's obviously got very good quality ingredients - what I smell is 'quiet quality' . Each note seems clear ,natural ,progresses... yet it's well blended.

2.I think this is unisex .It's not a sweet floral as typical of female orientated scents. Even though the name is White Flowers - this is no Kim Kardashian ! *LOL* I don't find anything creamy or sugary sweet about the flowers- it's blooming and fresh ,clean . It is quite a green leafy floral .
( For reference- to me- Silver Mountain Water has a tad more sweetness in it than White Flowers . )

3.I think if you wore enough of this scent - it would get attention because it really does not smell like something your average Macy's or Sephora would carry .
PS.

The FIN killed me. For a film fanatic like me thats priceless. Thanks for the laugh.

Rex

FAO anyone in the UK Is it still possible to buy Original Cologne online from the official Creed boutique? It used to be for sale on their website but I've seen it's no longer on there... I wasn't sure if it was simply out of stock or whether Harrods now have complete exclusivity. Thanks in advance for your help. FG

Smells like washing-up liquid to me, not bad but not good. Actually, it smells like the liquid that you used to get as a child that you could blow bubbles from.

Aptly named, very old school "clean" cologne vibe. Definitely nothing to write home about for me.

I finally had the opportunity to try this. I was surprised that what I smelled was timid version of Eau d'Italie EDT.

Eau d'Italie Eau d'Italie EDT

Top Notes: Incense, Begramot, Blackcurrant buds
Middle Notes: Clay, Magnolia, Tuberose
Base Notes: Amber, Patchouli, Yellow Sweet Clover, Musk

Creed Original Cologne

Top Notes: Lemon, Sicilian bergamot and Italian grapefruit.
Middle Notes: Galbanum, sweet pear and finest neroli.
Base Notes: Ambergris, white musc and rice powder.

Original Vetiver and decant of Original Cologne are next on my wanted list.
I think that I am missing in my collection clean fresh scent and OC will fill that spot.

I sampled Original Cologne again the other day and my opinion hasn't changed. I still think that this offering by Creed is by far the worst I've sampled in their Royal line. Again, as DULLAH has previous stated, terribly synthetic.

I have a sample and it is cleanest smelling cologne I ever tried it is something that you can wear anywhere, anytime and be sure that everybody is gonna like it. Is it synthetic, honestly I don't care.

I like it. Wish I could casually drop $575 for a bottle. That's a little steep for me. Probably won't be buying it, unless I become fabulously wealthy sometime soon.

After being off the market for a number of months this has now been renamed to:

Creed - Pure White Cologne

Looks like the name infringement was true.

I didn't even know it was off the market....are they really bringing it back? hopefully with a reformulation ?

Yeah its been unavailable over here for at least the last 6 months, I've just checked the email and its not good news for you Dullah..

Dear God, if this is not a good example of how you are not allowed to criticise Creed on Basenotes I would like to know what is. Dullah is a respected poster in my eyes, he tells it like it is, and I have to say he is generally more kindly disposed towards Creed than I am.

Jesus people, Creed is not the be all and end all.

Creed fans seem to be like Justin Bieber accolytes. Neurotic, hyper-sensitive and overly protective - and somewhat juvenile.

Eh what? Where is this coming from. Spray some Original Cologne !

You clearly must have misread something, I don't have a clue what you're on about as there just seems to be good humoured banter in this topic.

Correct .... a panty adjustment seems to be in order

LMAO - the outburst reminded me of this South Park episode

This is one of the most energizing scents out there. I found it on craigslist san francisco. Every time i wear this scent i get complimented on it. Its funny because i always wear it out casually, just to see how people respond to it. Its seems to draw people in, and start up a conversation. Sometimes, i can literally see people breathing it in, all along while im cracking up inside because i know it smells good. I tell them what it is, and most have never heard of creed. I know once they find out how much it cost, 99% wont even look twice lol!!! Its not worth $575 for an 8.5oz bottle, but if you can get a decant of it, its definitely worth adding to your collection. Peace creezy

I read this site a lot but haven't posted. Just felt I had to weigh in on this one. I got a sample of this Creed Orignial, which says Pure White Cologne on the sample. I wore it once, and for the first half hour or so, it was some of the cleanest of scents I've ever smelled. I thought it was near perfect. After that, I found it getting really soapy, to the point where I was wondering if it was a female scent. I wound up washing it off, but I could still smell it (soapy) a little. If it were linear, and smelled like the top notes, I'd actually consider the hefty price tag.