Is Original Vetiver an eau de toilette or eau de parfum?

Creed lists Original Vetiver as an eau de toilette, despite the spray being widely sold under parfum-style naming. Expect eau de toilette strength: fresh and close-wearing rather than dense.

How does it compare with Guerlain Vetiver or Tom Ford Grey Vetiver?

Original Vetiver is cleaner and soapier than Guerlain's earthier, tobacco-tinged vetiver, and lighter and less sharp than Grey Vetiver. It is the most polite of the three.

Is it too heavy for summer or the office?

No. It is one of the lighter Creeds, with a bright citrus opening and a soft woody base, so it suits warm weather and shared workspaces.

It is marketed as a men's cologne, but the citrus-vetiver-musk profile is worn by both men and women. Nothing in it is strongly masculine.

How long does it last?

Most owners report a few hours of noticeable wear, with the citrus top fading within the first hour. It is not a long-lasting fragrance.

What comes in the box?

A single spray bottle of Original Vetiver. No travel atomizer or extras are included.

What do buyers say about the Creed Original Vetiver Eau De Parfum Spray?

Rated 4 out of 5 from 17 ratings.

Creed Original Vetiver Eau De Parfum Spray

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Our take on the Creed Original Vetiver Eau De Parfum Spray

Creed Original Vetiver is a fresh woody-spicy fragrance built around vetiver, with ginger, bergamot and mandarin orange up top and musk, amber and sandalwood underneath. It is the clean, green, soapy side of vetiver rather than the smoky, earthy kind, which makes it easy to wear in an office or warm weather. It sits in Creed's upper tier alongside Green Irish Tweed and Silver Mountain Water, and it is lighter and less distinctive than either. Owners rate it well but not rapturously: pleasant and versatile, short on projection for the money.

Best forWarm-weather and daytime wearOffice and close-quarters settingsVetiver fans who dislike smoky or earthy takesGift for a Creed collector

Pros

Clean, soapy vetiver with a bright citrus opening
Ginger and bergamot keep it crisp rather than heavy
Sandalwood and musk base gives a smooth, soft finish
Versatile: works for work, weekends and warm weather
Unisex-leaning despite being sold as a men's cologne

Cons

Modest projection and longevity for the price tier
Reads as safe and polite rather than memorable
Citrus top notes fade quickly
Some find the soapy quality too clean or generic

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What reviewers say

4 / 517 ratings

Owners describe it as a fresh, clean vetiver that is easy to wear daily, and several call it one of the safer Creeds. The main complaint is that it performs quietly and does not stand out enough for what it is.

What people mention

LongevityCriticisedOwners say it fades sooner than they expect from a Creed.
ProjectionCriticisedReviewers describe it as sitting close to the skin rather than filling a room.
Vetiver characterPraisedFans like the clean, soapy vetiver rather than a smoky or earthy one.
VersatilityPraisedWearers call it an easy daily scent for work and warm weather.
DistinctivenessMixedSome find it pleasant but too safe to justify the brand's reputation.

About the Creed Original Vetiver Eau De Parfum Spray

Creed Original Vetiver is a woody, spicy fragrance from the design house of Creed. It is sold as a spray in the Premium Cologne for Men category.

The blend includes ginger, bergamot, mandarin orange, musk, amber, sandalwood and vetiver.

Brand: Creed
Product line: Original Vetiver
Fragrance family: Woody, spicy
Notes: Ginger, bergamot, mandarin orange, musk, amber, sandalwood, vetiver
Format: Spray

Specifications

product_line: Original VetiverSource
fragrance_concentration: Eau de ToiletteSource
color: MulticolorSource
size: 3.3Source

Questions and answers

Is Original Vetiver an eau de toilette or eau de parfum?: Creed lists Original Vetiver as an eau de toilette, despite the spray being widely sold under parfum-style naming. Expect eau de toilette strength: fresh and close-wearing rather than dense.
How does it compare with Guerlain Vetiver or Tom Ford Grey Vetiver?: Original Vetiver is cleaner and soapier than Guerlain's earthier, tobacco-tinged vetiver, and lighter and less sharp than Grey Vetiver. It is the most polite of the three.
Is it too heavy for summer or the office?: No. It is one of the lighter Creeds, with a bright citrus opening and a soft woody base, so it suits warm weather and shared workspaces.
Is it unisex?: It is marketed as a men's cologne, but the citrus-vetiver-musk profile is worn by both men and women. Nothing in it is strongly masculine.
How long does it last?: Most owners report a few hours of noticeable wear, with the citrus top fading within the first hour. It is not a long-lasting fragrance.
What comes in the box?: A single spray bottle of Original Vetiver. No travel atomizer or extras are included.
Where is the Creed Original Vetiver Eau De Parfum Spray cheapest?: At Walmart, for $413.25, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Creed Original Vetiver Eau De Parfum Spray?: Rated 4 out of 5 from 17 ratings.