Original EDC

Creed by Olivier Creed Original
90%
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Original Cologne bottle Original EDC
EDC Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2011 Year 2011
£££££ Price Tier £
Authentic Liquid Eau de Parfum bottle Authentic Liquid EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Original EDC
This is a clean, crisp 'your skin but better' fragrance, perfect for those who want to smell expensive without shouting. The price tag is a sticking point for many, but the quality of ingredients and unique blend win over its loyalists.
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Our Verdict - Authentic Liquid EDP
A budget take on Creed Original (Pure White) Cologne. The clean Sicilian-citrus opening and powdery musk-rice base capture that expensive-fresh feel, though it wears flatter and softer - the subtle complexity that makes the original a connoisseur's gem is simplified here.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Original EDC
Authentic Liquid EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Grapefruit 39% vs 29%
Lemon 34% vs 36%
Bergamot 26% vs 34%
Shared Notes
Pear 41% vs 38%
Neroli 34% vs 32%
Galbanum 23% vs 29%
Shared Notes
Musk 24% vs 45%
Ambergris 17% vs 29%
Only in Authentic Liquid
Rice 26%

Accords

Original Authentic Liquid
100%
Citrus
90%
47%
Fresh
80%
46%
Musky
60%
56%
Powdery
50%
55%
Aromatic
51%
Green
40%
50%
Sweet
48%
Fruity
Citrus shared
100%
90%
Fresh shared
47%
80%
Musky shared
46%
60%
Powdery shared
56%
50%
55%
Green shared
51%
40%
50%
48%

Performance

Original Authentic Liquid
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Original

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, fresh character and moderate sillage make it suitable for almost any casual or office setting, as it is inoffensive and discreet. While elegant enough for formal events or dates, its 'freshie' nature means it might not shine as brightly as richer scents in those contexts.

Authentic Liquid

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Bright citrus and a clean musky-rice base are made for warm spring and summer days.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal Sport

Fresh, clean and inoffensive - ideal for office, daily and casual wear in warm weather.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, powdery, green

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Original EDC
Authentic Liquid EDP
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