Creed Fragrances: Are They Worth It? - Green Irish Tweed, Aventus, & Royal Oud Cologne Review

[@MisterKnightly]

Whenever I get worked up during the day, I put on Gentleman's Gazette and calm down. It's especially easy with Kyle's dulcet tones.

[@davidchavez4464]

Just found him yah pretty relaxing overall good vibes

[@mansoorwahab8934]

Collector here. Don’t buy into creed history and hype. They have good fragrances but you can find them discounted in the grey market for $100-200. Retail prices aren’t worth it period as there are far higher quality perfumes that in that price range. Got all my 11 Creeds for less than $160.

[@asif0905]

Thanks what else would you recommend? Who are these grey market sellers? I've had green Irish and found it awesome

[@TSl-l4z]

Where is this grey market?

[@mansoorwahab8934]

@@TSl-l4z the websites I listed

[@asif0905]

@@mansoorwahab8934 sorry not seeing the websites, which ones are you referring to?

[@mansoorwahab8934]

@@asif0905 I guess youtube blocked my comment. Check out fragrancenet, fragrancex , and fragrancebuy

[@kunid]

Just one minor feedback point: The belt you are wearing needs to be shortened, or an extra clip used to contain excess part that's visible towards the side of your waistband. Having that stick-out (as it does in 2:50 and 6:23 draws too much attention from the otherwise polished look). Hope you don't mind this being pointed out :). Keep up the great work!

[@chasatch]

Looks like an Anson belt! Maybe a subject for a future "Is it worth it" video. Personally, I like them.

[@RXOlivencia]

I've never been an Aventus fan, but I adore Royal Oud, OV, OS, SMW, GIT, Himalaya, and Viking. Those are my collection

[@KomradeKrusher]

This came at exactly the right time, as I have just ordered a couple of Creed samples (Aventus, Green Irish Tweed & Millesime Imperial) - thanks to GG's earlier video about classic men's fragrances - and fell instantly in love with the GIT variant. Knowing that this is really a quality product makes it easier to pull the trigger, but I might just wait a little longer until that video about alternative perfumes comes out...

[@Bang_Jaws]

My mom once bought me the aventus and i like it so much. I kept bought it again and again 'cause no other perfume that could re create that classy creed fragrance.

[@jeanraspail2979]

Agree

[@moss_enthusiast97]

Dear Gentleman’s Gazette, I am aware that this video is over 2 years old at this point and so I don’t expect a response but for anyone who comes across this video, perhaps there are some things about the house of Creed that people should be aware of I think. I’d advice anyone to read the book called ‘The Ghost Perfumer’ by Gabe Oppenheim. The book goes in depth on the, very much made-up, and borderline ridiculous claims the house of Creed makes about their history, bringing their authenticity and integrity very much into question. Furthermore, on the ethical side, many of Creed’s most famous perfumes (Green Irish Tweed, Original Santal, Silver Mountain Water and many more) were made by the perfumer Pierre Bourdon early on in his career. According to the book, where the author interviewed Mr Bourdon, he never got any credit for it and was never paid for the work he did for the house of Creed, contrary to what mr Creed promised him, among other things. I’m not asking for a total boycott of this house, but I would suggest, especially informed consumers like the Gentleman’s Gazette, to be informed about these things!

[@GRice999]

I've purchased the 100 ml bottles of Aventus and GIT. They both went "bad" after a few years. GIT went sooner than Aventus. So, unless you are going to wear these fragrances every day, it really isn't cost effective to buy the 100 ml bottles or larger as the juice won't last long enough to use up the bottle. But these fragrances aren't really made for every day wear. They're more for special occasions. So go with the 50 ml is you want the Creed bottle, or buy a smaller size (or decant) from one of the places that repackage them. You'll save money in the long run.

[@asif0905]

Any idea on places who repackage / sell smaller sizes?

[@jamieparker4010]

All fragrances do...you should wear them daily if you buy those sizes My friend buys 500ml at a time now but that lasts him a few years (Viking is his go-to from Creed)

[@ajwhitfield5793]

Royal Oud is the only one that hasn't been cracked by clone companies. GIT is simple to replicate, same with Aventus because of synthetic ambergris.

[@SG-wj2qj]

Honestly I think it’s the natural Cedar and Sandalwood oil. It’s quite apparent in the opening & drydown. Hard to replicate that sensual smooth sandalwood and cedar without the natural ingredients.

[@ajwhitfield5793]

@@SG-wj2qj absolutely. Royal Oud is one of my signature winter scents for years, so I've had experience across multiple batches from both Creed and clone houses. The clones NEVER get the blend of the Angelica root correct. RO is supposed to go from spicy (pink pepper corn) to vanilla spice citrus ( Angelica root, Calabrian lemon) to the final base of woods (Cedar, oud). That is why clone houses will attempt but never get the progression right. Hence zero chance of landing even close to a 50% comparison to the real RO.

[@RichMitch]

Pierre Bourdon is the perfumer for Creed. Erwin doesn't blend the perfumes, he's comes up with the concept/brief and sends it in to the producer who employs Pierre Bourdon who actually makes/blends the perfume.

[@bp2350]

Can you guys do a video or guide about how to build a classic men's wardrobe in a very hot climate (ex. Florida). I love the classic looks with tweed jackets and waistcoats but that doesn't really seem possible in an area where it is very warm all year. Thanks!

[@TheRealMarxz]

I personally love Creed's Silver Mountain Water (and yes I know this is very much a love it or hate it Cologne) BUT I have found some very good analogs of SMW so I usually wear those instead, the good ones are not all that much cheaper (still 60 to 70 percent cost per cc's) but the projection and longevity of the Creed original (and some of the analogs) is so strong that it is actually good value for money. However I've never found a suitable analog of Green Irish Tweed so every couple of years I'll grin and bear the the hip pocket hit and save it for special occasions. As such looking forward to the "alternatives" video

[@gtrriffs]

Tres nuit got pretty close... its about 95% close to g.i.t. where as rasasi al wisam day is 90% s.m.w close to it. I got bored of both though... i discovered tom ford and never looked back.

[@praetorian3571]

For GIT clone try Al Haramain L'Aventure Knight or Rasasi Egra for Man, both are excellent clone for GIT, check out some of the KZbin review. For SMW clone, try Ajmal Silver Shade, for the money, its amazing value or if you want spend little more, try Rasasi Al Wisam Day or Al Haramain L'Aventure Blanche, all three will give you a very good alternative to SMW.

[@praetorian3571]

@@gtrriffs I use to own Tres Nuit, its low quality and have performance issues. For GIT clones, there are better options around that cost the same as Tres Nuit or little more then Tres Nuit.

[@duncanson84]

I splurged on a bottle of Silver Mountain Water. When I wear it, I wear it with confidence, and that’s something only a high end fragrance will do for me. So, personally, it is worth it.

[@specialforces101]

Creed's Vetiver is outstanding.

[@jura_rose]

It's doesn't smell of true Vetiver (like royal oud, does not have any oud). Guerlain Vetiver is better in my opinion, much more realistic Vetiver and tobacco. Better quality and much cheaper. Only Vetiver that could tip Guerlain Vetiver is Roja Vetiver, but not so much to warrant paying nearly four times the price.

[@b3at2]

@@jura_rose better quality and cheaper? hmmm I'm highly skeptical. cheap cologne is gross.

[@stevebachmanrealestate143]

It’s only worth it if you can 1. Afford it and 2. If it’s worth it to you! I have 4 different Creed fragrances amongst many others. My Creeds are by far my favorites and wear them mostly on special occasions.

[@MC-ue5wy]

Davidoff Cool Water is a copy of Green Irish Tweed Mont Blanc Explorer is a copy of Aventus Of course the quality is not the same.

[@scottdoane3290]

Do an investigation on Tom Ford fragrances.

[@RonnieMorgan-fw8qj]

I’m fortunate enough to have 7 different Creed fragrances. Love em all. After wearing those, I’ve lost interest in wearing designer colognes. I have some awesome designers, but the quality of Creed, PDM, are unmatched.

[@Nangs666]

This is a hard question because it depends on how much you enjoy fragrances...I have some creeds and also some creed clones, and most of the clones smell like creed but aren’t quite 100% there. I’d say if fragrances are important to you and don’t mind paying a high price for great quality then yes, but do you need them? No.

[@henrifischer1119]

used to enjoy Polo, a spicy scent that had a very pleasant change over the course of the day.

[@marksshoereviews6028]

Old school masculine scents have much more depth than contemporary offerings.

[@TheMoakie]

I personally have 4 different fragrances from creed and love everyone of them get compliments all day. And really anything is worth it if you really enjoy it/love it.

[@asif0905]

Which ones do you have and what's your favourite? I've had GIT which was awesome

[@MrConsto]

My wife got me #1 for my birthday. We love it but no one has asked about the fragrance like they have when I used to wear Fahrenheit by Dior. I can’t wear it any more as it reminds my wife of her late father. I’m guessing it doesn’t match my skin type as well as the latter.

[@jura_rose]

You should try Amouage Portrayal man, if you're looking for a bit of luxury. It has that prominent violet leaf note that will remind you of Dior Farenheit. The original Farenheit was a beast to be reckoned with, amazing. Now it's watered down sadly. Amouage Portrayal man is a but more classy, slightly more floral but refined and masculine. Seriously if you love Dior Farenheit, try this one buddy 👍🏼

[@MrConsto]

Thank you I’ll look into it.

[@bananaskin7527]

Thanks. Maybe I will spring for a Creed scent next time. Are they available in cologne, eau de toilette, and eau de parfume?

[@williamcoolidge9884]

The cost is absurd but I paid it for Aventus for this reason: it's the best smelling (to me) men's fragrance ever. Nothing else (to me) is close. I learned about Aventus when I bought some Stirling Executive Man shaving soap, which is based on the Aventus fragrance. Once I learned it was based on a men's fragrance I had to have it. I don't care about marketing--I care about what it smells like. And I love Aventus.

[@praetorian3571]

Aventus DNA have been over played, many people wear the clones and the scent profile been copied to death!

[@onio5010]

When is the video about having a grand piano coming out?

[@peterhess2610]

I have four flavors of creed in 1.7 oz and a bunch of those little samplers. The only way I can get these products to last is to put a SMALL touch of Vaseline where I spray it. I think they’re excellent scents but worth $300-$400 for a 1.7 ounce size? No freakin way!!

[@MrShazaamable]

Creed aventus used to be around £140-180. Now its hard to get under £230. Still.. it lasts forever being such a special occassion fragrance and it smells sensational. Can't beat it.

[@josephhsieh2152]

I am a huge fan of creed, and I own more than 10 bottles of creed. However, Creed's scent does not have great performance like the video claimed, most creeds have moderate performance, which means they will last on your skin for about 5~6 hours.

[@areebsyed3662]

Hey! I love the "Are They Worth It?" series, I was hoping if you guys could dive into the watch world. Classics such as the Cartier Santos watch, as well as the Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso would be greatly appreciated, as I struggle to make my choice!

[@Mike-yy4ll]

I don't like both of them, but of course Jaeger is much better. 4500$ for a Cartier with quartz and steel case is just ridiculous. It's not even a watch brand.

[@xerozu69]

Could you review some of the Tom Ford Colognes? My personal favourite of creed is Himalaya

[@sjmevans]

More videos from this guy please! He’s awesome.

[@rsevp179]

Good vid. You can also purchase $10 samples from their website. I love Aventus and have considered buying the flacon, but the batch variance has kept me from it.

[@05Rudey]

You know what, I always thought that the logo was a Royal Warrant. Some good info here.

[@jeremywiebes2773]

I have a question a few years ago it was said something about a custom pinky ring. Are you guys still going to do that of is that plan off the table?

[@calais027]

I have all three Are they worth the money ? Who knows I do know they are next level to everything else I own.

[@praetorian3571]

Next level from what? Polo Blue? What is your bench mark?

[@jasonso570]

From where could we get it pls? No Creed in shops over here ...! (Spain)

[@johng5939]

It's on amazon UK. But a totally exorbitant pricing strategy. This will be part of their marketing mix and not reflective of cost of production or distribution. Think of what you could buy with that level of investment instead!

[@jasonso570]

John G got it , you’re right . Cheers !

[@tilschulz94]

@@jasonso570 you can get it in big Douglas stores. There should be 102 stores all over spain, says google. And you would be able to smell them before buying.

[@jasonso570]

FuriousNat oh thanks bro for the information... have a great day . Cheers 🥂

[@ivan66755]

Is that an Anson belt Kyle? Looks awesome!

[@gentlemansgazette]

No, we do certainly not wear Anson belts...

[@therrendunham5594]

@@gentlemansgazette it does look a little long, though. Just saying.

[@advocatusdiaboli9909]

I wondered about the lenght too

[@NOWAY-jw3iq]

I happen too own all the Creeds you mentioned plus a few more.

[@jimmydigital]

I've only tried aventus and green Irish tweed. bit pricey for me and I find Aventus an acquired scent. Not masculine enough for me but GIT seems to be a crowd pleaser but a lot of people mistake it for cool water. I usually wear a fragrance but generally lean towards the designer stuff over niche. I've also found a few good obscure cheapies for day wear that have netted a few compliments.

[@baileygregg6567]

Dear Lord, what could be the gold to fluid volume compare🙀💲🔥

[@Mr.Beauregarde]

Uhhhhhhhhh... what?

[@baileygregg6567]

@@Mr.Beauregarde gold to oz ratio lol... Say how much a bottle cost vs a brick of gold I'm talking the fluid inside not the actual bottle

[@Mr.Beauregarde]

Auₚ ~ $1900/oz Auₗ₎ ~ 19 oz/fl.oz ⁝ 3.3 fl.oz bottle Au = 3.3(19²(100)) $ = 330(361) $ ~ $119,000

[@Mr.Beauregarde]

@@baileygregg6567 idk how much a brick Au weighs, but you can compare the volumes with the number from the video and the calculation above

[@baileygregg6567]

@@Mr.Beauregarde not without pouring out the contents into another receptacle. The walls of the flask or whatever you want to call it that bottle are thick by the look of it since I believe from the description they said it was heavy on purpose.

[@aaronsung6208]

I bought creed millesime, it has very distinct top note and bottom note, latter being tobacco. Perfect for night events when one wish to reveal his rebellious spirit. It last for the whole night.

[@A2Shea]

Silage is what we feed cattle in Ireland. Great smell off it too 👍

[@hatchhyjack]

Aventus is the best thing i've ever smelled in my life

[@alexanderiosava2148]

Opinions on the Floris N89?

[@FragranceGame85]

I love this scent. More for an older man but i am 35 and wear it often

[@mosthated8190]

Definitely worth it !!! I just received my samples and my god are these amazing !!!

[@seancunn4089]

Creed Aventus is favorite of mine. I have had numerous compliments on it from women : )

[@NDakota79]

Creed fragrances are something special. I always feel like a million bucks when wearing my signature scent Aventus.

[@amadejpesko]

Another great video. I would definetely reccomend Creed. It is a great fragrance.

[@iansoutryer3189]

Too expensive.

[@MrShazaamable]

@@iansoutryer3189 not too expensive. You get what you pay for- luxurious unique fragrance. Confidence in a bottle. Long lasting and attractive. And you dont need 3 4 5 sprays compared to other dull smelling fragrances. Just one will do and projects for hours.

[@michaelmiller1215]

Very informative!

[@twegf]

Very well made, thanks!

[@MarcMercier1971]

I purchased Caron L'Anarchiste from a previous video the Gazette made. I absolutely love it. I'm asked all the time for the name and brand.

[@johng5939]

Creed is available on amazon UK, although it's an odd distribution chanel for a brand that sets its sights on such a high price point, marketed on exclusivity. For example Aventus 100ml eau de parfum is £264. If I had that budget available I could alternatively opt for a pair of Grenson Derby handmade shoes for £265! For me that's no contest. Can't see the price to value argument in favour of such an expensive fragrance.

[@Kadaf1]

It’s all subjective . You may prefer to spend £260 on a pair of shoes , someone else might spend that money on a jacket or a “fragrance” . There is no right or wrong .

[@MauricXe]

Aventus is worth it. I get more compliments out of that bottle than any other fragrance I've worn. I get compliments from women and men of all ages and backgrounds. Royal Mayfair is another I like. Less compliment getter but I enjoy the smell. Spice and wood is also good. Too expensive imo.

[@J.F.R]

I do have to agree Creed is very good with their scents and is definitely worth it though it has it’s cons.

[@aaronsung6208]

I recommend reviewing MFK. I only recieve 3 small samples from parfum shop, but i already start to like it.

[@Kadaf1]

Yes MFK are very good .

[@TheBalotelli123]

Great video as always!:)

[@fragranceanatomy5866]

Great video bro

[@scottyb.8710]

I never pay more than $178 for a 100ml bottle (although Aventus goes for around $250).

[@k.a.492]

Great job Kyle!

[@MisterRorschach90]

I’ve never seen any cheaper creed fragrances like that. The only ones i have seen from creed were the stupidly priced ones in the thousands of dollars that come with decanters or fancy bottles. 300-400 on a really nice cologne isn’t bad. 1000-5000 on a cologne is. Unless spending that much is the same as a normal person spending 10 bucks.

[@SG-wj2qj]

Worth it at full retail: No Worth it at discounter Prices: Yes But really, leave creed to the brain washed & Fragrance enthusiasts. If your end goal is to smell good, there are literally dozens of fragrances a man can own that do the job equally as good for a Fraction of the Cost.

[@foamfan7593]

What are good options?

[@Kadaf1]

foam fan he can’t say lol , yet another know it all but can’t back it up !

[@SG-wj2qj]

foam fan you’ve got KZbin at your disposal with many fragrance reviewers each one with a plethora of lists from best cheapies to best designers, best for compliments, best for summer Ect, ect, ect... far more content there for recommended fragrances with descriptions that I could possibly give you in a KZbin comment reply.

[@foamfan7593]

@@SG-wj2qj yes recommend me some please

[@b3at2]

To be honest... designer fragrances mostly smell cheap. not all..but the majority of them smell the same...and cheap.

[@billwrinkle9662]

Honestly, Green Irish Tweed smells too much like Davidoff's Cool Water for it to justify the price. Also, just as a warning: The Creed samples that are sold on eBay are really weak... only last a few hours. I've tried 10 different $10 samples from three different sellers, and none of them had 10 hours of sillage.

[@alessandrodibenedetto33]

I have heard that those ebay sample sellers are scams and they are actually using imitations.

[@shironhun]

It's tricky, because there are a lot of Creed clones on the market, they most likely sell an Armaf or Perfume Parlour clone inside of those sample vials

[@siegfriedo]

GIT smells EXACTLY as DCW on me. There is nothing that would justifie the Creed GIT price tag for me.

[@markusrenner6762]

I do like Creed. Bois du Portugal is my favorite.

[@Joe-pb3bm]

The *Pinaud series of cologne & aftershave also rocks, & much more affordable , yet not market saturated.

[@billace90]

Yes, and you’ll find it at your local barber shop.

[@williamcoolidge9884]

I prefer Old Spice.

[@mariaalex3956]

I used to have the Creed White velvet parfume and I just loved it. Every time I put it on I felt mysterious and special and just felt good 😊

[@Bigwave2003]

I like Creed fragrances for what is not in them: modern aroma chemicals that scream cheap and synthetic.

[@karenkline7221]

Thank you for the video. I was hoping that you were going to explain the cost of fragrances with the cost of the actual ingredients, and the process and the amount of alcohol, Etc.

[@sonnyhuynh007]

Me too. This was not a very good video.

[@faizalhakim3772]

There are so many perfume houses but still think Creed is up there with the most notable.

[@Cuyt24]

I have a 7 month old son and I spray him with Creed everyday and his skin always becomes extremely red. Not good.

[@Timmy2384]

What? Why would you spray your 7 month old with cologne?

[@jayhightower5186]

I've got Creed Green Irish Tweed and Creed Aventus. I love to wear Aventus, however Green Irish Tweed smells like wet dog on me (er, wet wool?). I also love to wear Creed Royal Mayfair. I don't have Creed Royal Oud, although I do have and like Tom Ford Oud Wood.

[@paulbunyan9436]

Out in public, to most noses, the best clones are just as good or better than the latest batches

[@ZacGolus]

Thanks for this video, one of my fave fragrance is Green Irish Tweed by Creed.

[@jeremyt2212]

Thanks for anothergreatvideo. I'm really intrigued, I only wish that I lived in the vicinity of the high-end department stores that carry Creed. As you said, scent is highly personal and subjective, and I just couldn't lay down that kind of money without getting to smell it first to see if it works for me personally.

[@KomradeKrusher]

I you search a bit, you can order samples for small money. Look to etsy or ebay especially. I bought three 3ml samples for about 20€ recently.

[@AlexA-tx3ql]

Great video

[@Yootjoob]

Nice and funny video, btw you guys are reaching 1million subs, keep up the good work :-)

[@swissgator6312]

As with many things, such as clothing, etc. if you truly truly love it, then it is worth it. On a side, note, try to use a shorter belt. The one you are wearing is way too long for your waist.

[@craigdunn3231]

I love creed I am go to buy one

[@vieuxacadian9455]

Thanks for the history lesson .

[@mactown91210]

Yea it’s definitely worth it. I get so many compliments when I wear Anventus and the Green Irish Tweed. I have a couple of bottles and I have all 3 that he’s reviewing. Love each and every bottle because they are truly distinct and smell just as lovely.

[@nikitaf8895]

Silver mountain water is sublime

[@MisterRorschach90]

I’m into menswear and accessories; and I went to school for chemical engineering. Hire me. I’ll do your science breakdowns. Lol it would be so fun. And I’d have another reason to dress up.

[@alexwest4253]

I think they are way overpriced. I like Aventus and Viking, not that crazy about Green Irish Tweed. If I'm going to spend over $100 for cologne though it's going to be Parfum de Marly.

[@hectorgonzalez3117]

Creed fragrances are totally worth it and if you know where to look you can get them for a bit cheaper (make sure it's legit).

[@bionicle1611]

Ever heard of Armaf? Biggest proof Creed is not worth it.

[@asif0905]

Where would they be cheaper?

[@tahamohd1409]

i get my 10 ml aventus sample for 13 euros on parfumo

[@patrickstevenson4751]

I purchased a copy of Creed "Aventus" perfume. It is excellent, lasts a very long time, many compliments. Price? 16 euros, 50 mils.

[@m.p.jallan2172]

That was great thanks.

[@hertzbergjoakim]

Is your last name french in origin?

[@OnPointFirearms]

I wear Aqua Terra by Omega. Discovered it when I was getting my problematic Planet Ocean serviced at the boutique on 5th Ave. $150. And I’ve never received a compliment. Bwahahaha! Glad I’m already married.

[@aceface4669]

Overhyped, overpriced, overrated brand due to youtube reviews and thei flashy "king aventus" claims.

[@jordanwebster1728]

Green Irish Tweed is a classic fragrance

[@muchasgracias6976]

Dude, this video is meme gold!

[@Tomatohater64]

I prefer Amouage over Creed.

[@jura_rose]

Amouage is much much much much much much much much much much better. And to think they are similarly priced is absolutely crazy to me.

[@cashau2965]

...thank you Kyle for the infos on Creed....I didn't know about the phoney tradition of the present day company

[@tomrusack3266]

A bit of economics, the market will tell you how well you’re doing and if the consumers are buying at your asking price, then your product is worth the money.

[@brunogiambroni1422]

I’m not a big Creed fan personally but their scents are nice

[@mactown91210]

Klarna has made it very affordable.

[@stephanthienel]

At retail it's def NOT worth it. At least here in Europe you can find Creed discounted and a 50ml can be had for around 150 euros. At that price Royal Oud and Royal Mayfair would be worth it for me.

[@andym28]

Fun fact most fragrences cost under one dollar to make and you can make simple fragrences yourself.

[@therrendunham5594]

I love Aventus, and Creed is a house that I hold in high regard. I think most scents are worth the price tag; and even if you don't care for certain ones (I think Viking is straight TRASH!), they're still far superior than spending $40-60 on what's essentially scented rubbing alcohol. On that note, fragrances by Clive Christian and By Kilian are also great alternatives if you want a luxury scent that's not Creed.

[@SpirithunterBOMB]

another one is royal crown

[@JohnGrove310]

creed Silver mountain water is worth it.

[@praetorian3571]

Its just a generic fresh summer perfume that have been done by to death by so many other houses. If you like SMW, try one of the clones and you will be surprise to see what you will get for your money :-)

[@melvin7591]

I love your vidoes, but I must point out that that belt is way too long. If you are selling yourself as a style guru, you cannot wear a belt that is too big for you. Just a bit of friendly advice.