Does anybody else have a Creed Cologne problem?

[PPFANBOY]

Originally Posted by Blansky

An interesting question nobody is asking, is who are you trying to impress with all these artificial scents and are they reacting in the way you want.

Because if you can smell yourself you're using too much. And does anyone else care that you smell like whatever the scent is selling.

Same reason we wear watches.
Personal enjoyment.
Art for the eyes, music for the ears and perfume for the nose.

Originally Posted by Wahlberg

Which brands?

The thing I like though about Creed is how it doesn't smell all chemical compared to other perfumes I used to have (I have other perfumes as well, not just creed, that also smell better and more 'pure') and the way the perfume evolves throughout the day.

Personally, I love GIT, although it is fairly synthetic (and let's be honest, a posh version of Cool Water).

Oooh you're in for a treat if that's what you like. I made some suggestions in my previous post, posted it again below here.

Originally Posted by PPFANBOY

Abdes Salaam is great. Here are some others I like in no particular order.

https://bortnikoff.com/

https://www.areejledore.com/

https://fortandmanle.com/

https://www.fragrancedubois.com/

https://auphorie.com/

https://www.trnp.com.au/

Keep in mind a lot of these scents can be polarising, some are very strong, nuclear bomb strong lol. Sampling is always a good idea unless you're sure of what you like.

[iLLGT2]

Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

I’m going to be the Negative Nellie here. I fell into the Creed trapdoor soon after Aventus came out. Creed is a classic example of luxury branding with trumped up history, celebrity endorsements, premium pricing, and what was once a tightly controlled supply chain.
I fell hook, line, and sinker stocking up on Aventus parfum, deodorant, aftershave, and even the $40 soap. I felt pampered buying it at the local Neiman Marcus, or Bergdorf’s and the Creed Boutique in NYC. I still get emails and even phone calls from them asking if I need “replenishments.”
Aventus is a very powerful scent and somewhere down the line I figured out that it was just too strong for me and not everyone around me appreciated it either. I ended up giving my “full kit” to a 15 year old nephew who ate it up. I found a cologne by women’s designer Hanae Mori that is much lighter, fits me better, and is 1/3 the price. The last flavor of Creed I have is the coconut scented Virgin Island Water, when that’s gone I’m completely done.
This is not meant to be disparage anyone on the Creed train. It’s a good product but it’s the marketing hype that sets it apart way more than its inherent goodness/quality. $215 for an ounce? Really?

Hanae Morie is intoxicating/aphrodisiac to me lol
Glad im not only one who loves it!

[Blah114aa]

Originally Posted by Tony8959

I was possibly looking to purchase a couple bottles at Bloomingdales website as they’re having some sales this week and can also use ebates on top.

I would think Bloomingdales is legit . Also I overheard ppl at the boutique.. you can haggle via email with salespeople. I specifically saw one guy come in and overheard the entire conversation. A guy was buying aventus at 30 percent off and had the email printed. It may have been a coupon but he asked for the sales guy by name.

Creed is no longer exclusive..they’re just expensive. They’re like Rolex with greater supply.

[Tony8959]

Originally Posted by Blah114aa

I would think Bloomingdales is legit . Also I overheard ppl at the boutique.. you can haggle via email with salespeople. I specifically saw one guy come in and overheard the entire conversation. A guy was buying aventus at 30 percent off and had the email printed. It may have been a coupon but he asked for the sales guy by name.

Creed is no longer exclusive..they’re just expensive. They’re like Rolex with greater supply.

Good to know .. that sounds like a sweet deal he got.

[ruffa]

Originally Posted by iLLGT2

Hanae Morie is intoxicating/aphrodisiac to me lol

Glad im not only one who loves it!

I need to try this aphrodisiac you gents speak of. I’m not on the Creed train nor do I wish to be. I love myself a woody scent and got a bottle of Aqua di Parma oud. At first it was awesome but very quickly I got sick of it. One spray is too much, overbearing.

If this Hanea scent is light and not overly sweet/feminine, I’m down to try it.

[Danny83]

My latest Aventus and my daily wearing creed !


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[AE5]

Originally Posted by Danny83

My latest Aventus and my daily wearing creed !


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Where did you get selection vert?

[Chloe&Harley]

Cool looking bottle

[Doug5551]

Thanks for the post with the selection verte. I hadn't heard of it. I looked on the boutique website and saw it was one of 14 fragrances that have been retired.