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Millesime Imperial - 497

Name: Millesime Imperial - 497 Eau de Parfum
Brand: The Essence Vault

The Essence Vault Millesime Imperial - 497 is an Eau de Parfum. Millesime Imperial - 497 opens with Salt, Lemon, and Watermelon, settles into a heart of Bergamot, Mandarin, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Musk and Cedar. The Essence Vault's Millesime Imperial - 497 carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Inspired by Creed's Millesime Imperial, this No. 497 leans on the same salty-fruity marine-iris idea but flattens the depth: the original's grey, powdery iris and long, salty musk drydown are swapped here for a louder, sweeter fruit opening that fades fast, landing a thin, budget take on a seaside classic rather than a true stand-in.

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Millesime Imperial - 497 Eau de Parfum bottle

Inspired by

Millésime Impérial by Creed

83%

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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Topas listed

Salt41%

Lemon31%

Watermelon28%

Heartas listed

Iris46%

Mandarin29%

Bergamot25%

Baseas listed

Musk62%

Cedar38%

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

Community season votes for Creed Millésime Impérial, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Sport

Wearers put Creed Millésime Impérial, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for the office, date nights and casual wear.

Ingredients and allergens

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Ethics and formulation

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About

No. 497 opens with a bright rush of sea salt and juicy watermelon-toned fruit, chasing the same coastal-luxury mood that made Creed's Millesime Imperial a cult favourite among citrus-marine fans. Sicilian lemon adds a sparkling top layer before iris moves in at the heart, giving a soft, slightly powdery grey cast that nods toward the original's sophistication without quite reaching its textured depth. Bergamot and mandarin orange round the middle into a fruitier, more one-dimensional read than the real thing. The base settles into a simple warm musk with a touch of cedar, but where the Creed original carries a long, transparent salty-musk drydown, this version thins out within a few hours, leaning louder and sweeter in the opening to compensate for weaker legs. It's a fair reference for the Imperial's marine-iris DNA at a fraction of the cost, best suited to daytime wear where its brighter, simpler character can shine rather than evening occasions demanding real staying power.