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Original Vetiver by Creed (2004): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/Creed/Original Vetiver

Woody

Original Vetiver by Creed

Fragrance / 2004

Original Vetiver

UNISEX

8.4/ 104,342 ratings

CitrusWoody

Green

Spicy

Fresh

Released: 2004
Family: Woody
Perfumer: Olivier Creed, Erwin Creed
Origin: France
Price range: Premium

Original VetiverCreed

Overview Notes Similar Reviews

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Bitter Orange Mandarin Orange Vetiver Leaf

Heart notes

Coriander White Pepper Haitian Vetiver Iris

Base notes

Other recorded notes

Tonkin Musk Red Berries

Notes describe scent impressions. Unclassified notes stay separate from the pyramid.

The character

Citrus

Woody

Green

Spicy

Fresh

Powdery

Earthy

amber

aromatic

fresh spicy

musky

Recorded accords. Strength is shown only where it is available.

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity6.2 / 10

Sillage4.2 / 10

Value3.8 / 10

Community votes

Seasons

Spring

Summer

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Winter

Day100%

Night25%

Audience skew

Male74%
Female2%
Unisex24%

By scent profile

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Ratings & reviews

Community

8.4/10

Excellent

4,342 ratings

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Original Vetiver compared

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Frequently asked

What does Original Vetiver by Creed smell like?+

Original Vetiver by Creed features a layered composition opening with Bergamot, Ginger, and Bitter Orange at the top, Pink Pepper, Coriander, and White Pepper at the heart, Sandalwood, Musk, and Vetiver in the base. The overall character is citrus, woody, green.

What are the notes in Original Vetiver?+

Top notes: Bergamot, Ginger, Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange, and Vetiver Leaf. Heart notes: Pink Pepper, Coriander, White Pepper, Haitian Vetiver, and Iris. Base notes: Sandalwood, Musk, Vetiver, and Ambergris.

Is Original Vetiver for men or women?+

Original Vetiver by Creed is designed for both men and women (unisex).

Who created Original Vetiver?+

Original Vetiver was created by Olivier Creed and Erwin Creed for Creed.

When was Original Vetiver released?+

Original Vetiver by Creed was launched in 2004.

What fragrances are similar to Original Vetiver?+

Fragrances similar to Original Vetiver include Vétiver by Creed, Original Vetiver 2024 by Creed, Wild Vetiver by Creed, Vetiver by Mazzolari, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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Original Vetiver by Creed is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. Original Vetiver was launched in 2004. Original Vetiver was created by Olivier Creed and Erwin Creed. Top notes are Bergamot, Ginger and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Haitian Vetiver, Sandalwood and Iris; base notes are Musk and Ambergris. Original Vetiver is Creed's modern take on the classic Vetiver fragrance. Vetiver fragrances traditionally derive their scent from the root of the plant. Original Vetiver infuses vetiver leaves into the blend for a fresh and original effect.This unisex fragrance pairs vetiver with Mediterranean citrus and spice, for a warm, sensual and sophisticated aroma.The top notes consist of ginger, mandarin and bergamot. Middle notes incorporate vetiver from Haiti, Mysore sandalwood and Florentine Iris. The base notes include musk and ambergris.