Green Irish Tweed
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| M | Gender | U |
| 1985 | Year | 2006 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Unforgivable
Green Irish Tweed and Unforgivable share a similar citrus-woody profile, but diverge significantly in quality and longevity. GIT by Creed is a benchmark fragrance, celebrated for its refined green, crisp character and lasting presence. Unforgivable, on the other hand, suffers from reformulation issues, resulting in a weaker, fleeting experience. While both aim for a fresh, sophisticated vibe, GIT achieves this with an air of timeless luxury, while Unforgivable, even at its best, feels like a less potent, more generic interpretation. The price difference reflects this disparity.
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a high-quality, long-lasting fragrance.
- You appreciate classic, timeless scents.
- You prefer a more prominent green accord.
- You are willing to invest in a luxury fragrance.
- You are on a budget and want a similar vibe.
- You prefer a lighter, less intense fragrance.
- You like a stronger citrus opening.
- You don't mind reapplying throughout the day.
Green Irish Tweed is the gold standard for fresh, green masculinity - effortlessly timeless, crisp, and invigorating, with a quietly assertive elegance that never shouts. A true classic for any season.
Divisive and plagued by reformulations, Unforgivable is a faded classic. Its original magic is now a whisper, with current batches offering a fleeting, if pleasant, citrus-woody opening before vanishing entirely. Get a clone instead.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 7% | 19% |
| Floral | 15% | 13% |
| Fruity | 0% | 3% |
| Green | 29% | 15% |
| Sweet | 9% | 20% |
| Warm | 1% | 10% |
| Woody | 15% | 16% |
| Earthy | 9% | 6% |
| Animalic | 12% | 2% |
| Fresh | 28% | 21% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Its crisp green, citrus, and light woody facets shine in spring and summer, evoking fresh-cut grass and cool air. Lacks the warmth and heaviness for deep winter but can work in early fall.
Occasions
Refined yet universally pleasant, Green Irish Tweed projects a clean and professional aura perfect for office and casual wear. Its fresh elegance makes it safe for dates, but its subtlety keeps it from being a showstopper for formal events.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
The fresh and clean accords make it suitable for casual wear and the gym, though its weak performance means frequent reapplication. It's too subtle and fleeting for formal events, and just passable for a casual date, given its intimate projection.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Woody accords and Iris, Sandalwood notes
Different accord profile
Where to buy
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