Creed 2002 EDP

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Himalaya

by Erwin Creed , Olivier Creed

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Creed Himalaya is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2002, created by Erwin Creed and Olivier Creed. Himalaya opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Ambergris. Creed's Himalaya carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a proper clean scent, but don't expect fireworks. It's a professional and understated choice for those who value subtlety, though its performance can be a bit of a let-down for the price.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Elegant
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Himalaya Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot40%
Grapefruit31%
Lemon28%
Heartas listed
Sandalwood100%
Baseas listed
Musk45%
Ambergris32%
Cedar23%

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 Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its clean, fresh, and inoffensive profile makes it perfect for office or sport, where subtlety is key. Despite its elegance, limited projection and longevity mean it might fade too quickly for a date or grand formal event.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Himalaya burst open with a vivid flash of Calabrian bergamot, grapefruit, and Sicilian lemon, zesty and invigorating. This bright, almost icy freshness then melts into a creamy heart of sandalwood, subtly introducing a soft, powdery woodiness. The base unfolds with a clean, salty ambergris, entwined with soft musk and grounded by dry cedar, creating a refined and serenely masculine experience.

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