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Original Vetiver
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Creed Original Vetiver is a woody-spicy fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2004, this composition was created by Olivier Creed and Erwin Creed. The top notes unfold with bergamot, ginger, and mandarin; the heart reveals Haitian vetiver, sandalwood, and iris; while the base notes complete the structure with musk and ambergris.
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Haitian vetiver
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- Positivo 84%
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- Neutral 6.9%
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At first, soft citrus with ginger. After a few hours, the vetiver expresses itself moderately but persistently. By hour 5, the trail fades to soft, leaving vetiver and musk. I noticed some rose, but no iris or pepper. It lasts more than 8 hours, but as the trail fades, it sits right on the skin. Projection is moderate and can get heavy if overapplied. But let’s say overapplying something that costs over $200 for a 125ml bottle forces you to think about the price-to-quality ratio. In this case, I don’t think it’s worth it: I don’t find much originality, and the vetiver note isn’t boosted. Also, buying Creed just to show off doesn’t make much sense, as it’s a niche brand known only in restricted circles, like the people on this forum, haha. The fragrance is pretty, but I was disappointed by the vetiver’s strength; it feels natural but far from the potency of Guerlain or Tom Ford. It’s a vetiver with soft citrus and spices, sure, but not powerful. It all depends on the price: if you can get it for $140 or $150 for a 4-ounce bottle, it’s fine. If they charge more, in my judgment, it’s not worth it compared to other vetivers on the market.
Great description and comment! I totally agree with what was said.
As soon as it hits my skin, ginger and citrus dominate, which is the exact opposite of Priethcallas’ experience. The vetiver appears with more speed after the first hour: persistent, substantial, and very noticeable. In my case, it lasts over 6 hours, though it eventually fades to skin scent. It’s another Creed that, in my humble opinion, isn’t worth the price; there’s a much cheaper option by Mugler called Cologne that I consider an absolute clone. If you spray one on each wrist, you’ll see the budget one strips the color from the niche fragrance this time.
As soon as it hits my skin, the ginger with citrus notes takes over, which is the exact opposite of how it behaves on Priestman. The vetiver shows up much faster (after the first hour), staying persistent, noticeable, and full-bodied. In my case, it lasts over 6 hours, though afterward it fades to a skin scent. It’s another Creed that, in my opinion, isn’t worth the price, and I’m not even sure it is here. There’s a much cheaper option, in my humble opinion, that I consider an absolute clone of the original: Thierry Mugler’s Cologne. If you spray one on each wrist, you’ll see the budget one takes the crown this time.
This would be somewhat equivalent to Guerlain’s Vetiver, but in Creed. Now, while Guerlain oozes prestige and authority, this one seems freshly out of a lab.
I completely agree with the reviews from companions Priethcallas and Bossman. What a disappointment! There’s not much sense in repeating what the companions said. I can only add that if you are looking for a fragrance centered on vetiver to enjoy its earthy, damp, smoky, herbal facets, etc., look elsewhere. It’s not a bad smell; in fact, it’s pleasant, but the first thing that comes to my mind is a soap with a ‘vetiver-like’ aroma. The performance on my skin was moderate in longevity (5 hours) and weak in sillage. If you add all of the above to the fact that at the only perfumery where it’s available in Argentina, it has an approximate value of 400 dollars, this turns into a HARD NO. Rating: 4.5/10.
I totally agree with the reviews from fellow Priethcallas and Bossman. What a disappointment! There’s not much point in repeating what the guys said. I can only add that if you’re looking for a perfume centered on Vetiver to enjoy its earthy, damp, smoky, herbal facets, etc., look elsewhere. It’s not a bad smell, in fact, it’s pleasant, but the first thing that comes to my mind is a soap with a “vetiver-like” scent. The performance on my skin was moderate in longevity (5 hours) and weak in sillage. If you add all of the above to the fact that at the only perfumery where it’s available in Argentina it has an approximate value of $400, this becomes a RESOUNDING NO. Rating: 4.5/10
Vetiver relates to classic-looking fragrances. But despite being young, I like the ones that carry this note. They seem elegant and very masculine. I agree with much of what companion priethcallas said. I expected more from this fragrance. It has a soapy smell. The dark facets of vetiver are not present here. In fact, I don’t perceive the vetiver too much to be honest. Rather, I catch a scent like spices and tobacco, despite them not being declared, and above all a citrus and green aroma. For those who like fragrances very centered on vetiver, try Encre Noire, Vetiver Extraordinaire, etc. But in my opinion, this is dispensable despite its quality. Scent: 6 Originality: 5 Longevity: 5 Sillage: 5 Versatility: 8 Total Rating: 5.8.
A classic clean scent taken to the extreme. Whatever you do, this Original Vetiver gives you five or six hours of guaranteed cleanliness… It starts with super natural citrus, with a pulp smell right at the point of perfect maturity, very pleasant, which settles from start to finish and marks notable differences compared to the usual use of citrus, which we tend to find more volatile and acidic. Its aroma mixes from the start with ginger, which I perceive as the main protagonist in the shadow of the perfume (Original Ginger would almost be more appropriate xD). The vetiver on my skin takes time to emerge and does so shyly. It’s also very clean and luminous, slightly nuanced by sandalwood, before being relegated by the ambergris in a dry-down similar to other masculine scents from the house, but less musky and more woody in this case. I don’t catch the iris. I think it’s a rather boring perfume to be a creation of this millennium. It doesn’t smell original at all, it’s very bland and quite simple. Also, it doesn’t perform as well as others from Creed. If you buy it, you’ll get a classic vetiver but slightly distinct, and very clean, but people won’t appreciate it as something out of the ordinary. With this Original Vetiver, the same thing happens as with others from Creed: it offers quality, but it’s not an aroma with great pretensions, one that wants to be snobbish or smell expensive. A charming paradox in other cases, but not here. It’s like buying a basic white t-shirt for 180 euros because it has a very flattering cut and better quality cotton. A matter of priorities. To my taste, dispensable, like almost all simple vetiver-based colognes today. 6/10
A classic clean scent taken to the extreme. Whatever you do, this Original Vetiver gives you five or six hours of guaranteed cleanliness. It kicks off with super natural citrus, smelling like pulp at the perfect point of ripeness, very pleasant, settling from start to finish and marking a difference from usual citrus, which tend to be more volatile and acidic. It blends from the start with ginger, which I perceive as the main protagonist in the shadows (Original Ginger would have been more appropriate xD). The vetiver takes its time on my skin and emerges timidly. It’s very clean and luminous, slightly nuanced by sandalwood, before being overshadowed by ambergris in a dry down similar to other masculine scents from the house, but less musky and more woody. I didn’t catch the iris. It seems like a rather boring perfume for a creation of this millennium. It doesn’t smell original at all; it’s very bland and simple. Plus, it doesn’t last as well as other Creeds. If you buy it, you’ll get a classic vetiver but slightly understated, very clean, but people won’t appreciate it as something extraordinary. With this Original Vetiver, the same thing happens with other Creeds: it offers quality, but it’s not a fragrance with big ambitions, one that wants to be snobby or smell expensive. A charming paradox in other cases, but not here. It’s like buying a basic white t-shirt for 180 euros for the cut and the cotton. A matter of priorities. For my taste, dispensable, just like almost all simple vetiver-based colognes nowadays. 6/10.
I don’t know, but I don’t understand how they call it a vetiver fragrance when it doesn’t smell like that beautiful woody essence anywhere. Well, let the manufacturers explain why it doesn’t make sense to me and change the name because it doesn’t fit. That said, Creed’s Vetiver starts with a nice entry of spiced citrus, a powdery and floral base from the iris, plus a dry-down that feels great, with Iso E and a bit of santalol in the background, combined with a soft, clean musk and a touch of ambergris that leads to a classic, relaxed, and wearable scent with that measured Creed touch. It doesn’t perform much, either. Of course, if the fragrance were cheap, I wouldn’t criticize it, but since this aroma doesn’t break away from the common and carries the high prices the brand manages, then no, no, no, and a thousand times no. Rating: 5
I don’t understand how they call it a vetiver fragrance when it doesn’t smell like that beautiful woody essence anywhere. Let manufacturers explain why it doesn’t click with me; they should rename it because ‘Vetiver’ doesn’t fit. That said, this Creed Vetiver starts with a nice spicy citrus opening, a powdery and floral dry down from the iris, plus it’s soapy and pleasant. It has Iso E and a bit of santalol, combined with a soft, clean musk and a touch of ambergris that makes it classic, relaxed, and wearable, with that measured Creed touch. It doesn’t last long either. Of course, if it were cheap, I wouldn’t criticize it, but at the prices this brand charges, no, no, no, and a thousand times no. Rating: 5.
It smells very clean and soapy. As others say, it’s similar to Mugler Cologne, maybe it lasts longer and is a bit more potent. Is it worth it? I don’t think so.
Simply exquisite, use it on sunny days and in spring. It’s spectacular!
Simply exquisite, use it on sunny days, spring. It’s spectacular!
This is my third Creed, after Aventus and Silver Mountain Water. I’m basing this on a 100ml bottle from 2020. On my skin, it starts with a subtle touch of citrus: bergamot and I feel the spiciness of ginger; I really don’t smell much mandarin, but maybe combined with the bergamot. I also smell the vetiver, but after 15 minutes it mixes with sandalwood and a powdery-floral touch, I suppose it’s the iris; it’s not the iris from Dior Homme or Prada, it’s much more discreet and not astringent at all, not a lipstick. Subsequently, the vetiver is embraced by the sandalwood, making it quite creamy, and you can smell the musk in the style of Kiehl’s Original Musk but much more softened and blurred, not a slap in the face like the other one. The characteristic ambergris of Creed is always present, completely dominated by the musk, sandalwood, and vetiver, but it’s there. Regarding performance, it’s the best of the three I own; it easily surpasses 6 hours; what a pity about the price, but it smells of high quality. It leaves an acceptable trail and doesn’t cause instant olfactory fatigue like other contemporary perfumes, so you’ll always be smelling it when you move, raise your arms, or pass by people. Much better than the garbage Viking; I don’t know Mugler Cologne as it’s not easy to find in Mexico. I consider it very good for sunny days, with a bit of heat, perfect for the heat of Mexico City and Cuernavaca. Maybe it’s also good at the beach. It’s also good in the cold. The sensation of being clean is overwhelming.
This is my third Creed, after Aventus and Silver Mountain Water. I’m using a 100ml bottle from 2020. On my skin, it starts with soft citrus: bergamot and spicy ginger; I barely notice the tangerine, maybe it’s blended with the bergamot. At 15 minutes, the vetiver blends with sandalwood and a subtle floral-soapy touch, I assume iris, very discreet, not astringent, and definitely not lipstick-like. Then the vetiver embraces the sandalwood, making it creamy, with a soft musk like Kiehl’s but diffused, no punch in the nose. The ambergris is always there, dominated by the musk, sandalwood, and vetiver. Performance: the best of the three, lasting over 6 hours. Pity about the price, but it smells high-quality. It leaves an acceptable trail and doesn’t fatigue the nose like other modern perfumes; you’ll always notice it when you move or pass by people. Much better than Viking; I don’t know Mugler Cologne as it’s hard to find in Mexico. Perfect for sunny days, CDMX and Cuernavaca heat, maybe even at the beach. Works well in the cold too. The feeling of being clean is overwhelming.
It starts citrusy, different from the classics, reminding me of the current Dior Homme Sport but cleaner and with a spicy ginger kick, nothing creamy. It’s nothing revolutionary; on first sniff, it transported me to my grandpa’s barbershop in the 80s with that clean talcum powder scent. When it dries, you’re left with that clean citrus without the spice. Ideal for men over 40, for the gym, or for the supermarket. Watch out, the price is insane for such a well-known scent.
It’s called Vetiver but it smells like nothing of the sort. Creed Original is clean, soapy, with a floral and creamy touch. I loved the opening, but once it dried down, it started to bother me, smelling like a cleaning product. Forget the vetiver; it’s not there. If you’re looking for that note, check out Guerlain, Grey Vetiver by Tom Ford, or Eau Intense by Hermès.
It’s called Vetiver but it smells like nothing of the sort. It’s clean, soapy, with a floral and creamy touch. I loved the opening, but once it dried down, it became annoying, resembling a cleaner. Forget looking for vetiver here; if you want that note, try Guerlain, Tom Ford, or Hermès.
Creed’s Original Vetiver is a citrus, earthy, and woody fragrance. It has a sparkling and energetic citrus opening, very pleasant in reality; the citrus seems close to aromatic lime, but Fragrantica lists it as bergamot and mandarin. Some herbal accord is also perceived, very similar to petit grain. After an hour, the fragrance becomes more musky and woody; the vetiver is somewhat shy in this fragrance, not persistent or having too much presence like in Guerlain’s Vetiver or Adolfo Domínguez’s; still, the aromatic composition is very pleasant. This fragrance is suitable for daytime activities due to its freshness and lightness, it can also be an office or family outing fragrance, it’s elegant and moderately mature. Its longevity, besides the price, is its weak point, as with me it lasted a maximum of 5 hours and had low projection. I liked the fragrance’s aroma, however, I expected more presence of the vetiver, since in the end the fragrance is more citrusy than woody, but the citrus is well done.
Original Vetiver is citrusy, earthy, and woody. Sparkling and energetic citrus opening, pleasant, close to aromatic lime (Fragrantica says bergamot and mandarin). Herbal notes are perceived, like petit grain. After an hour, it becomes musky and woody; the vetiver is shy, not persistent or present as in Guerlain or Adolfo Domínguez, but the composition is pleasant. Suitable for day, office, or family outings, elegant and moderately mature. Its longevity and price are its weak points; with me, it lasted max 5 hours with low projection. I liked the scent, but expected more presence from the vetiver, as it’s more citrusy than woody in the end, though the citrus notes are well-made.
So beautiful. I only have blotting paper and it emits a clean musk, like a brand new hotel room. Potent, well-done, crisp, and comforting. Beautiful clean sheets, though I wouldn’t pay Creed prices for them. I agree the vetiver is barely noticeable. I advise buying essential oil to see the difference between pure vetiver and these compositions, since the pure smell is smoky, dirty, and like potato seasoning.
Perfect for hot days or not too cold ones. Very fresh and grassy smell. I recommend it, even if not its price.
The ideal name would be ‘Original anosmia.’ Upon trying it, I didn’t feel what was expected. I hoped for a starring vetiver, but it doesn’t happen. A slight, sad, shy, and muted note, trying to be fresh and earthy at the same time. For the price, it should have surprised me more in the opening. That’s why almost no one talks about this fragrance from such a hype house. Maybe it’s better and more usable than Viking.
The perfect name would be ‘Original anosmia’. Every time I tried it, the result was the same: no prominent vetiver as promised. It’s a sad, shy, muted note trying to be both fresh and earthy at once. Given the price and the brand’s vibe, the opening should have surprised me more. I understand why almost no one talks about it, but I still think it’s better and more wearable than Viking.
80s vintage barbershop vibe. Reminds me of those childhood and youth times.
Fresh, clean, and soapy. But like a good Creed, it’s not about the ‘what,’ it’s the ‘how.’ Don’t expect a rough vetiver; everything is soft and delicate, the vetiver smells more like fresh grass. Citrus and fresh opening, bergamot sweetened with mandarin, giving way to green, fresh, musky, and soapy vetiver, with sandalwood and ambergris for silkiness and class. It gives a luxury cologne olfactory quality. Masculine, versatile, and multi-use. Great for spring and summer, though it works anywhere. It’s not vintage barber shop or that retro, it’s more modern and wearable. The comparisons to Mugler Cologne are valid, but this plays in a different league. Definitely.
I tried it in a box set with Creed classics (Aventus, Silver Mountain Water, etc.). At first, it smells like alligator soap (the kind moms used for hand-washing), then after 5-10 minutes, it shifts to a green, vetiver-like, musky, and amber scent, classic for a clean older man with a mustache, for guys over 55-60. If you’re looking for something potent, alpha-male, or similar to Terre d’Hermès, forget it. The quality, refinement, and elegance are noticeable; these are extremely expensive fragrances for rich people, popularized by the Aventus hype. It doesn’t last or project much for me; after 3 hours, it’s more like an Eau de Cologne, clinging to the skin in 40 minutes. They sell luxury and exclusivity, but I don’t know the 1940s version or the 2024 one. Only recommend if you have cash and want to smell like a gentleman who doesn’t go to reggaeton or trap clubs.
Sophisticated freshness with a green soul. Original Vetiver redefines what it means to smell clean. It’s not a typical citrus; the freshness comes from the vetiver, an elegant herb that Creed makes luminous. From the first spray, there’s a sense of purity, soapy, green, and woody undertones. Ideal for heat, work, or effortless elegance. Refined trail and good longevity. Smells like class, freshly bathed skin, natural, and sophisticated.
Clean, super green, bright, and fresh. It’s rich and elegant with average projection and longevity. Expensive for what it offers, but it’s a lovely perfume that feels very natural.
I agree with those who say it doesn’t smell like traditional vetiver. It’s fresh, green, and wet, lacking that earthy, smoky touch found in Guerlain. It feels very natural and balanced, but paying €265 for 5 hours of longevity is insane, typical Creed behavior.