Creed 1950 EDT

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Orange Spice

by James Henry Creed

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Creed Orange Spice is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1950, created by James Henry Creed. Orange Spice opens with Bergamot and Orange, settles into a heart of Neroli, and dries down to a base of Spicy Notes and Ambergris. Creed's Orange Spice carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Divisive yet legendary, Orange Spice is a discontinued beast that smells like nothing else out there. If you're tired of modern weaklings and crave a true vintage powerhouse, this rough-and-ready scent is your holy grail. Not for the faint of heart.
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  • Bold
  • Fresh
  • Warm
  • Energetic
  • Masculine
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Orange Spice Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Orange60%
Bergamot40%
Heartas listed
Neroli100%
Baseas listed
Spicy Notes52%
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 Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Casual Formal

With eternal longevity and a powerful projection, this scent is too much for an office setting. Its unique, bold character makes it a confident choice for casual outings or formal events, though perhaps a bit challenging for dates due to its 'old school' vibe. It's definitely not suited for sport.

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
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Limonene from Orange
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli

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

Orange Spice opens with a burst of zesty orange and bright bergamot, quickly giving way to a potent neroli heart. This clean, almost detergent-like accord is underpinned by a bold, animalic ambergris and a sharp spicy blend that has many likening it to a 'dirty clean' sensation. It's a complex, old-school scent that evolves from a fresh citrus to a rich, warm, and powerfully musky dry down.

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