Creed 1999 EDP

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Green Valley

by Olivier Creed

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Creed Green Valley is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1999, created by Olivier Creed. Green Valley opens with Bergamot and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Ginger and Blackcurrant, and dries down to a base of Musk and Ambergris. Creed's Green Valley carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This vaulted Creed is a green dream for some, a soapy nightmare for others. Expect hype, huge prices, and polarizing opinions; it's either an unparalleled masterpiece or an overpriced, soapy scent that doesn't live up to its mythical status.
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  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Modern
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Green Valley Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot67%
Mandarin33%
Heartas listed
Blackcurrant61%
Ginger39%
Baseas listed
Ambergris58%
Musk42%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for most occasions, especially casual outings and dates, as some reviewers describe it as a 'panty dropper'. While its projection can be beastly for the first few hours, it never suffocates, making it office-appropriate if applied sparingly. However, its freshness might be too casual for very formal events.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • 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

Imagine strolling through a dewy meadow as the first rays of morning sun hit; Green Valley opens with a bright, zesty burst of mandarin and bergamot, quickly followed by a verdant, slightly spicy heart of ginger and blackcurrant. As it settles, a clean, smooth musky-ambergris base emerges, like the lingering scent of fresh cut grass drying in the sun, retaining a fresh yet sophisticated feel.

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