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post #1 of 111
2/3/13 at 11:02pm
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If all you had were the popular Creed scents, not only would you have enough cologne for every season, but also any occasion.

Aventus
GIT
SMW
MI
OS
OV
Himalaya
Virgin Island Water
Royal Oud

If these were the only fragrances you owned, you would be swimming in compliments, and still manage to smell different from most. You could get a bottle of each for a little over 1k$ and would be set for quite awhile. I've been thinking of selling most of my collection and doing this.
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post #2 of 111
2/3/13 at 11:22pm
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All hail CREED!
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post #3 of 111
2/3/13 at 11:28pm
of all my Creeds, Bois de Portugal; GIT and Aventus will be finished and bought again...
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post #4 of 111
2/3/13 at 11:29pm
Just get yourself a good bankruptcy attorney then acquire them all !
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post #5 of 111
2/3/13 at 11:31pm
Yeah, I'm a big fan of the house. I really hope they have a new male fragrance release this year. It's been about 2 years since the last one.
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post #6 of 111
2/3/13 at 11:45pm
That's funny I have all of those except himalaya and ov
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post #7 of 111
2/3/13 at 11:52pm
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all hail creed!

lol....
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post #8 of 111
2/3/13 at 11:53pm
But if that's all I had, I wouldn't have 99.5% of my favorites.
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post #9 of 111
2/4/13 at 12:53am
.....must.....get.....moar.....Creeeeeeeeeeed

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post #10 of 111
2/4/13 at 12:59am
I'm surprised Creed hasn't produced a pamphlet about which scents they sell are good for what climates, weather conditions, social occasions, etc. With their fan base, I can't imagine it not increasing sales.
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post #11 of 111
2/4/13 at 1:41am
Go for it
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post #12 of 111
2/4/13 at 2:11am
Creed are good but you also need to get out more and try other scents from other houses.
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post #13 of 111
2/4/13 at 2:28am
Creed is like Apple products.
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post #14 of 111
2/4/13 at 3:20am
The only two Creeds that I care for are Aventus and Bois du Portugal.
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post #15 of 111
2/4/13 at 3:22am
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Creed are good but you also need to get out more and try other scents from other houses.

This...
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post #16 of 111
2/4/13 at 3:57am
In fact, I would have an almost complete fragrance wardrobe (except, of course, some of the better, more versatile and more creative releases from designer houses) if I only had REL, BDP, Tabarome (either Vintage or Millesime), GIT, OV and two or three more Creeds "pending further investigation" (and testing) in my fragrance collection.

Good or bad, controversial or not, over-hyped and even overpriced or not, I have to hand it over to this fragrance house: they certainly don't lack in variety and, also, quite a few timelessly classic highlights.
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post #17 of 111
2/4/13 at 3:58am
For colder weather you need more powerful scents. I think Dior has the ultimate and most versatile lineup
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post #18 of 111
2/4/13 at 4:06am
I have GIT, SMW, Tabarome, Erolfa, OS, OV, Himalaya - and all I've been wearing all week is Joop Splash and Joop Homme Very Sexy in Pink and Joop Go.

I might wear Tabarome tomorrow, as I'm going to the beach and don't want to waste my Joops.
Cheers,
Renato
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post #19 of 111
2/4/13 at 4:27am
I have almost every Creed that was ever made but I would never want to limit myself only to that house.
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post #20 of 111
2/4/13 at 4:54am
If I coud only own fragrances from one house, it would certainly be Creed. I completely agee that a great collection could be built out of nothing but Creed, but why limit yourself? Furthermore, my Creed collection looks a bit different than the ones you posted.
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post #21 of 111
2/4/13 at 5:10am
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Creed is like Apple products.


I get a much better WiFi signal with Creed
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post #22 of 111
2/4/13 at 5:25am
No! Thanks.
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post #23 of 111
2/4/13 at 5:28am
I have had quite a few Creeds. I've sold, swapped or given away every one of them. At this moment I crave many fragrances, none of which are Creeds. They are for most part very nice, high quality and agreeable - and nothing more. When I think of masterpieces, I don't think of Creed.

I always giggle when I see the prices of the discontinued Creed frags. Genius branding for sure.
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post #24 of 111
2/4/13 at 5:35am
Who can forget Prince's 1991 hit 'CREED' ?

Altogether now:
CREED, get on top
CREED, you will cop
CREED, don't you ever stop
CREED, sha boogie bop ...

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post #25 of 111
2/4/13 at 5:37am
Nice house! Lower the prices and raise the longevity, then they would be a great house IMO.
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post #26 of 111
2/4/13 at 5:40am
In theory, there is a fragrance for every occasion. However, you'd be missing some great gems that are found elsewhere.
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post #27 of 111
2/4/13 at 5:46am
Honestly, if I only had to pick 1 house to wear for the rest of my life, it would be Creed.
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post #28 of 111
2/4/13 at 5:52am
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I've tried several fragrances from the house of Creed but only own three - SMW, Aventus, and GIT. It would be nice to explore other houses for more options.




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post #29 of 111
2/4/13 at 5:56am
blech, no thanks....

I'd sooner give up on all fragrances than do that.
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post #30 of 111
2/4/13 at 6:12am
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Originally Posted by Basteri View Post

Creed is like Apple products.

This is so true!!!
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post #31 of 111
2/4/13 at 6:44am
Why limit yourself though? Half the fun is experimenting with new Houses.
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post #32 of 111
2/4/13 at 6:54am
Creeds got some great stuff and when I first discovered the fragrance world it seemed like the name you heard over and over and I thought it was the bees knees but theres simply other amazing stuff out there. Whilst it might cover you for most occasions would be pretty boring just having that selection and if general compliments is all you are after then buy a flacon of Aventus and call it a day.
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post #33 of 111
2/4/13 at 9:13am
If I have to choose just ONE house... certainly it will be Frederic Malle.
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post #34 of 111
2/4/13 at 9:15am
I don't like any of the frags the OP listed. I think they're boring and conventional, or just bad.

I do own 2 Creeds however. Both from 1982.
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post #35 of 111
2/4/13 at 9:18am
The only problem is, you wouldn't have any scents that last more than 5 hours.
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post #36 of 111
2/4/13 at 9:24am
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Originally Posted by Xerbia View Post

If all you had were the popular Creed scents, not only would you have enough cologne for every season, but also any occasion.

Aventus
GIT
SMW
MI
OS
OV
Himalaya
Virgin Island Water
Royal Oud

If these were the only fragrances you owned, you would be swimming in compliments, and still manage to smell different from most. You could get a bottle of each for a little over 1k$ and would be set for quite awhile. I've been thinking of selling most of my collection and doing this.

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post #37 of 111
2/4/13 at 9:36am
Yes. Creed is all you need.

Olivier Creed is God.


Erwin Creed is Jesus.


Luis and Rodney are the apostles.





Get compliments.
Get laid.
Get Creed.
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post #38 of 111
2/4/13 at 9:50am


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post #39 of 111
2/4/13 at 9:55am
I did not notice Bois du Portugal on your list. Of all the Creeds I've tried/owned/sampled, I find GIT and BdP the only ones that I really want to own. Maybe I need to go back and give some of the other Creeds another try.
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post #40 of 111
2/4/13 at 10:16am
Very silly thread
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post #41 of 111
2/4/13 at 11:03am
Creed makes good fragrances. I would need more than just Aventus and GIT to be happy.
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post #42 of 111
2/4/13 at 12:08pm
Do you remember Michael Douglas in "Wall Street"?
"Greed is Good", he said.
well, it was a mistake, the real line was: "Creed is Good".
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post #43 of 111
2/4/13 at 12:16pm
That sounds like a great plan....but I'd have no money from my divorce and would be living in my car.
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post #44 of 111
2/4/13 at 12:16pm
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Originally Posted by JiveHippo View Post

The only problem is, you wouldn't have any scents that last more than 5 hours.

True. Again, BdP is not on the list. This is the only Creed that I've tried that has any longevity.
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post #45 of 111
2/4/13 at 12:18pm
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Originally Posted by Suppressor View Post

Olivier Creed is God.

Erwin Creed is Jesus.

And Luca Turin is Satan, perhaps?
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post #46 of 111
2/4/13 at 12:20pm
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Originally Posted by Jojo Lapin X View Post

And Luca Turin is Satan, perhaps?

No. Oh no. Ilum Dean is Satan.
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post #47 of 111
2/4/13 at 12:28pm
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I always chuckle when people say Creed is bad or just plain boring. You guys know deep down that most Creeds do in fact smell good. I understand how some people want to venture off far into unheard of niche fragrances to smell different, even if it means smelling like cat litter and baby diapers, but in reality Creed is top notch.
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post #48 of 111
2/4/13 at 12:37pm
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Originally Posted by Xerbia View Post

I always chuckle when people say Creed is bad or just plain boring. You guys know deep down that most Creeds do in fact smell good. I understand how some people want to venture off far into unheard of niche fragrances to smell different, even if it means smelling like cat litter and baby diapers, but in reality Creed is top notch.

Not at all, IMO. I do like GIT, and a couple others to a minor degree, but I could easily live without their offerings in favor of many others of all different popularity levels and price points. There is nothing wrong with anyone else loving Creed, but they don't impress me at all on the whole.
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post #49 of 111
2/4/13 at 12:37pm
I love my creed, I have many in my collection but my favorites are


Aventus
GIT
MI
Original Santal
Virgin island water
Vetiver 48
Bois Du Portugal
Royal Oud
Windsor
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post #50 of 111
2/4/13 at 1:06pm
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Originally Posted by Xerbia View Post

I always chuckle when people say Creed is bad or just plain boring. You guys know deep down that most Creeds do in fact smell good. I understand how some people want to venture off far into unheard of niche fragrances to smell different, even if it means smelling like cat litter and baby diapers, but in reality Creed is top notch.

Do you work for Creed?
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post #51 of 111
2/4/13 at 1:43pm
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Not at all, IMO. I do like GIT, and a couple others to a minor degree, but I could easily live without their offerings in favor of many others of all different popularity levels and price points. There is nothing wrong with anyone else loving Creed, but they don't impress me at all on the whole.

Word.
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post #52 of 111
2/4/13 at 1:49pm
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Originally Posted by Scentologist View Post

In theory, there is a fragrance for every occasion. However, you'd be missing some great gems that are found elsewhere.

Wise words.
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post #53 of 111
2/4/13 at 1:51pm
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Not at all, IMO. I do like GIT, and a couple others to a minor degree, but I could easily live without their offerings in favor of many others of all different popularity levels and price points. There is nothing wrong with anyone else loving Creed, but they don't impress me at all on the whole.

I agree. I like Aventus and GIT, but I can think of other fragrances I like more.
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post #54 of 111
2/4/13 at 1:53pm
Their stuff is all pretty good, but it's still really high priced for what they are (cologne!). I did recently just participate in a decant split, but I could never justify spending full retail, over $200 on a Creed fragrance. I'd need my head checked.

Unless you're wealthy, and in that case....enjoy!

Of course there's the argument to be made that, instead of spending an equivalent amount of money for a shelf full of colognes, get one or two high end scents, like a Creed, which can serve as your year round signature, and you're set.
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post #55 of 111
2/4/13 at 1:55pm
Their bottles also look slightly better than Bond No 9's.
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post #56 of 111
2/4/13 at 1:59pm
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Their stuff is all pretty good, but it's still really high priced for what they are (cologne!). I did recently just participate in a decant split, but I could never justify spending full retail, over $200 on a Creed fragrance. I'd need my head checked.

Unless you're wealthy, and in that case....enjoy!

Of course there's the argument to be made that, instead of spending an equivalent amount of money for a shelf full of colognes, get one or two high end scents, like a Creed, which can serve as your year round signature, and you're set.

You can find Creed at deep discounts. Walgreens sold GIT for around $140 for the 4 ounce bottle.
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post #57 of 111
2/4/13 at 2:33pm
No. Love is all you need.
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post #58 of 111
2/4/13 at 2:43pm
Creed makes a number of fragrances that I like (and some of which I love). However, I think you'd be missing out on a LOT of other houses' masterpieces by limiting yourself to the Creeds.
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post #59 of 111
2/4/13 at 2:47pm
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No. Love is all you need.

I love this!
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post #60 of 111
2/4/13 at 2:59pm
I think the OP's sentiments are correct in as much as you could also say I could live the rest of my life without wearing any fragrance, or I could stay in the same job or just eat baked beans - I'd survive. I like fragrances, so why would I limit myself to just one ok house??
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