Creed 2004 EDP

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Original Vetiver

by Erwin Creed , Olivier Creed

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Creed Original Vetiver is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2004, created by Erwin Creed and Olivier Creed. Original Vetiver opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Musk and Ambergris. Creed's Original Vetiver carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This is a clean, green, soapy vetiver that screams 'expensive Irish Spring'. It's a gorgeous scent profile for many, but its shocking lack of performance for most means it's often dismissed as not worth the Creed price tag.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Sophisticated
  • Modern
  • Relaxed
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Original Vetiver Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its clean, fresh, and often subtle sillage makes it highly suitable for office and casual wear. The poor longevity reported by many makes it less ideal for occasions requiring a strong, lasting presence like formal events or dates, though its invigorating qualities still lend themselves well to casual and sport scenarios.

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
  • 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

Original Vetiver bursts forth with a zesty, bright citrus opening of mandarin and bergamot, sharpened by a hint of ginger. This vibrant start quickly settles into a heart of clean, green vetiver, softened by powdery iris and creamy sandalwood, evoking a luxurious soapiness. The drydown melts into a gentle musk with a whisper of ambergris, leaving a fresh, refined skin scent.

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