Creed Perfume and Cologne

Since the House of Creed was founded almost three hundred years ago, many famous and powerful people have worn a creed cologne or creed perfume at one point or another. The founder of the world-renowned company, James Henry Creed, was a clever man, and he planted his first boutique within the very heart of London. Close to the English aristocracy, the store was practically an instant success among some of the most wealthy people in Europe. In fact, it was made the official supplier of Queen Victoria's court during her rule. Although an endorsement such as that is enough on its own, the House of Creed would see even greater claims to fame in the years that would follow.

Indeed, it is said that at one point all the courts of Europe used Creed fragrances. Among the notable emperors who are rumored to have worn Creed cologne is Napoleon Bonaparte himself. All in all, there are at least a dozen documented cases of royal patronage, and the House of Creed is the only perfume and cologne company that has experienced such noble patronage, as well as one of the few companies (in any industry) still in existence today. Its rich heritage as the fragrance company of choice amongst rulers has continued into the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

Of course, one might think that such a company is no longer relevant in modern times: its fragrances are better-suited for stuffy aristocrats and country club regulars. this, however, couldn't be further from the truth. Creed has continually updated its line of perfumes and colognes to reflect modern trends. It is actually one of the most popular companies amongst the fashion icons in the world. Yet in acknowledgment of the company's rich history, Creed colognes and perfumes are produced with the same methods used in production back in the eighteen hundreds (excluding, of course, fragrances that require synthetically-produced scents like aquatics). And, in keeping with tradition, the House of Creed has remained a family operated business, with each owner being the direct descendant of James Oliver Creed himself.

If you want to buy a certain Creed fragrance, your best bet is to look for it online, since you most likely will not find a store that carries these special perfumes and colognes unless you live in a major city. While ordering online does not afford you the luxury of smelling it in person without spending a dime, you can still purchase testers for a few dollars and try before you buy. While you may not want to spend extra money to buy these testers, they're practically chump change when compared to the fragrances' actual costs. Furthermore, ordering online will allow you to find the greatest deal, and also see the opinions of other people.

The most famous Creed cologne is Green Irish Tweed. For someone who is familiar with Cool Water by Davidoff, you may notice a similarity between the two (and many have called Cool Water a clone of Green Irish Tweed since it came out three years later) but there really is no compare in quality. It's an extremely masculine scent, better suited for older, more distinguished men. And, if you are well-suited for this fragrance, you can wear it any time of the day, since it's relatively lightweight and extremely mature.

Altogether, Green Irish Tweed is a woody fragrance, although it contains floral and citrus top notes that may turn off some men initially. However, these notes are quickly replaced by the herb-like middle notes and rich, earthy base notes. While it's nice to know the ingredients that a fragrance contains, it's better to know the atmosphere they create, and if you're the kind of man who loves the sound of the name, you'll probably be the kind of man who can enjoy the delicate symphony of smells invoked by this cologne.

Millésime Impérial is another popular cologne produce by Creed. This is a more aquatic fragrance, reminiscent of the Caribbean and summer days out at sea. This cologne is better suited for the youthful, or the similarly youthful-at-heart. While I wouldn't recommend this fragrance for the office, or during the more colder months of the year, it really is a great fragrance when used perfectly. Many will complain, however, that this cologne is very similar to Sean John Unforgivable, and that a less experienced nose might not be able to tell the difference.

Since this cologne depends on synthetically-created ingredients, it is definitely more modern-smelling and contains atypical scents. Your nose will be greeted with the smells of the ocean and tropical forests, as well as melons and other otherwise unreproducible scents. The negative aspect of this, however, is that this fragrance doesn't really uphold the tradition carried on by other Creed colognes, and may smell too similar to other, less expensive aquatics. If you're more interested in Creed because of its reputation, you may not want to spend your money on this cologne.

Spring Flower was created with the famous actress, Audrey Hepburn, in mind. Although it was first made in the mid-eighties, it wouldn't be released to the public until the mid-nineties. This perfume is extremely traditional, boasting floral scents that would have suited even the most conservative Victorian lady. Of course, this isn't just a perfume for grandma; any woman can pull this off, and it's the perfect fragrance for the office or classroom.

This perfume begins with fruity top notes, creating a pleasant, domestic atmosphere of Apples, Apricots, Melons, Peaches and Pears. Adding to the domestic atmosphere, middle notes introduce herbal scents, which lead to the eventual floral explosion of roses. This perfume is wonderfully feminine, and safe for all ages.

Love in Black, another Creed perfume, is everything that Spring Flower is not. Definitely not the right choice for the office, or the sun for that matter, this perfume is for rainy days and nights out. To better explain this rather inconsistent fragrance when compared to other Creed perfumes and colognes, it should be noted that this fragrance was inspired by Jackie Kennedy Onassis. While meant for women, it is often considered unisex due to its somber, almost depressing atmosphere.

The most notable aspect of this perfume is its successful combination of iris and violet. The main problem with this, however, is that few people are neutral to this perfume. They will either love it or they will hate it, and if they hate it they will hate to be anywhere near it. Still, it is a very interesting perfume, modeled after a very interesting woman, and it should definitely be looked into further if you're in any way interested.