Creed 2020 EDP

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Citrus Bigarade

by Julien Rasquinet

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Creed Citrus Bigarade is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Julien Rasquinet. Citrus Bigarade opens with Lemon and Petitgrain, settles into a heart of Mandarin and Pepper, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Ginger, and Mint. Creed's Citrus Bigarade carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Divisive, overpriced, and often overlooked, this is Creed's take on a natural-smelling, clean citrus. Some love its understated elegance, others find it shockingly boring and overpriced for its moderate performance.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Bold
  • Bright
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Citrus Bigarade Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Petitgrain51%
Lemon49%
Heartas listed
Mandarin57%
Pepper43%
Baseas listed
Vetiver43%
Ginger32%
Mint25%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its moderate sillage and clean, understated profile make it ideal for office and casual wear, projecting an aura of good hygiene rather than a strong perfume. The subtle nature means it's less suited for formal events or dates where a bolder statement might be preferred.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a bright, realistic burst of lemon and petitgrain, instantly refreshing and clean. As it settles, a gentle warmth emerges from the mandarin and a subtle kick of pepper. The dry-down introduces a sophisticated blend of earthy vetiver, spicy ginger, and a cool whisper of mint, evolving into a smooth, natural-smelling skin scent.

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