Creed 1845 EDP

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Fleurs de Bulgarie

by Pierre Bourdon , Henry Creed Third Generation

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Creed Fleurs de Bulgarie is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1845, created by Pierre Bourdon and Henry Creed Third Generation. Fleurs de Bulgarie opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk and Ambergris. Creed's Fleurs de Bulgarie carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a proper marmite fragrance - you'll either love its classic, unapologetic rose and musk blend or find it a bit too 'granny's soap'. It's bold, a bit soapy, and definitely not for shrinking violets.
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  • Confident
  • Elegant
  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Bold
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Fleurs de Bulgarie Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot100%
Heartas listed
Rose100%
Baseas listed
Musk52%
Ambergris48%

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:
Spring
Also Works:
Fall Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and winter pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

The strong sillage and bold rose-ambergris profile make it a bit much for the office. However, its classic elegance and 'queen-like' aura make it perfectly suited for formal events and special date nights, with casual wear limited to those who embrace its vintage charm.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Fleurs de Bulgarie greets you with a bright, fleeting whisper of bergamot, quickly ushering in a majestic Bulgarian rose. This isn't a shy, dewy bloom; it's a deep, rich, and almost jammy floral heart, underpinned by a powerful animalic musk and creamy ambergris. The dry down is a sophisticated blend of clean soapiness with intriguing wafts of warmth and depth, evoking a sense of classic luxury rather than modern freshness.

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