Creed 1973 EDT

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Acier Aluminium

by Bernard Ellena , James Henry Creed

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Creed Acier Aluminium is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1973, created by Bernard Ellena and James Henry Creed. Acier Aluminium opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Fruity Notes and Spicy Notes, and dries down to a base of Vanilla and Ambergris. Creed's Acier Aluminium carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This is a truly divisive scent: you'll either love its bizarre metallic banana and spice blend, or you'll think it smells like a hippy shop or a medicine cabinet. Absolutely not a safe blind buy, but if you're looking for something totally unique and confident, this could be your new signature.
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Acier Aluminium Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot100%
Heartas listed
Fruity Notes50%
Spicy Notes50%
Baseas listed
Ambergris57%
Vanilla43%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage mean it commands attention, making it less suitable for a typical office environment. However, its unique and sophisticated character, coupled with many users finding it 'sexy' and 'alluring', positions it well for dates, formal events, and cooler-weather casual outings.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Acier Aluminium opens with a sharp, almost flinty bergamot, quickly giving way to a perplexing blend of fruity and spicy notes. Many detect a distinct, somewhat overripe banana accord, sweetened by vanilla and ambergris in the base. There's a subtle metallic edge throughout, alongside hints of aged amber, leather, and even a smoky, almost animalic musk, making for a complex, challenging, but ultimately intriguing scent experience.

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