HOUSE INTRO - Creed

HOUSE INTRO - Creed

Few brands in fragrance have a backstory as polished — or as debated — as Creed. The official tale paints a picture of a tailoring house founded in 1760, supplying custom scents to kings, queens, and the glitterati of centuries past. The skeptic’s version? Let’s just say the paper trail gets a little… misty before the 1970s. Enter The Ghost Perfumer: Creed, Lies, & the Scent of the Century by Gabe Oppenheim, which peels back the curtain and suggests that the legend of Creed’s perfumery may rest more on mythology than mastery. Oppenheim argues that the real noses behind Creed’s hits weren’t members of the Creed family at all—but hidden creators like Pierre Bourdon, whose work was quietly labeled under the Creed name. In other words: a fragrance “heist” of epic proportions, backed up with interviews, insider sourcing, and a dose of investigative flare. Whether it’s centuries-old heritage or clever marketing magic, the result is the same: Creed has built a modern reputation as one of the most recognizable luxury fragrance houses in the world!

Creed’s flash point came with the release of Green Irish Tweed in 1985, followed by blockbusters like Millésime Impérial, Silver Mountain Water, and of course Aventus — the scent that launched a thousand compliment-chasing journeys. Real history or romantic legend, Creed’s lineup delivers premium-quality fragrances with distinctive profiles and impressive performance. For the curious skeptic, maybe the truth lies somewhere between the royal archives and a really good PR department.

Here’s your Joe Average Creed Starter Pack — balanced for both hype-hunters and hidden-gem seekers:

1. Aventus – The one you’ve heard about even if you’ve never set foot in a fragrance shop. Pineapple, birch, and smoky musk — it’s the modern king of compliment magnets, with a fanbase as loud as the scent itself.

2. Green Irish Tweed – Smooth, green, and timeless. Imagine a stroll through rolling countryside in a perfectly tailored suit. It’s been imitated countless times, but the original still has that easy charm.

3. Silver Mountain Water – Crisp citrus, green tea, and a cooling, almost metallic freshness. Feels like a mountain stream in spring — without the frostbite.

4. Viking – Creed’s fiery take on a classic masculine aromatic. Mint, spices, and woods combine for a confident, go-getter vibe.

5. Royal Oud – Not a barnyard blast of oud, but a refined mix of woods, spices, and smooth oud accents. Regal without being overpowering.

6. Himalaya – A sleeper in the lineup. Fresh yet musky, with a metallic edge that feels clean, confident, and quietly classy.

What say you Guys? Have you gotten your nose on any of these? What's been your experiences? Any favorites? Any duds? If not, what one, or ones, are you thinking of trying? Love to here from ya!