Creed’s Green Irish Tweed is the ideal signature scent. It respects tradition, but puts a modern twist on it. The typical floral and woody fragrances are enhanced by aquatic scents (a combination that started a whole new family of modern colognes). Many have described this Creed cologne as mossy, which is the perfect description. Moss is manly without being overpowering. It reminds us of the forests just outside of town: a delicate balance between nature and civilization. It is neither “pretentious or pastoral” as one reviewer puts it. It is a wonderful choice for the office, for dates, for home, for outside, for anything really. And, while it may sound like I’m laying it on rather thick—perhaps I’m gushing so much because I can’t afford it—many others have similar things to say. If it weren’t so expensive, you would most certainly be sick of smelling it, since every man would keep it as part of their arsenal.

While listing ingredients is never the best way to describe perfume and cologne (I prefer describing the general atmosphere) I’ll list a few of the more important/noticeable ones so that you can better understand what Green Irish Tweed is meant to smell like, although its very name is probably the best example you can get. The cologne begins like most traditional colognes with a blast of citrus. Lemon and verbena are two of the top notes most usually mentioned, although you may or may not be able to isolate them due to your own personal sensitivities. The middle notes contain iris and violet leaves, among other floral ingredients, and continue the traditional progression of scents. The base notes, however, are what the cologne is famous for and include sandalwood and ambergris.

This cologne’s popularity, however, has another reason. It is worn by some of the most famous men in the world, all of whom are associated with class and sophistication. Among some of Green Irish Tweed’s fans are Prince Charles, George Clooney, Pierce Brosnan, Robert Redford, and Clint Eastwood among others. When people whose very images depend on the atmosphere they create admit to wearing this cologne, it speaks a lot for its quality. While this isn’t the best way to choose a cologne, it certainly lends credibility to the product.

Assuming you’re not simply buying a sample, Green Irish Tweed will cost you over a hundred dollars. This is where most criticisms come in. Since Green Irish Tweed has inspired so many similar fragrances, one could save a lot of money by settling with other aquatics like Cool Water. “How can anyone justify spending so much money on a single bottle of glorified perfume?” is what most people will ask, and many will be unable to answer. Obviously, you shouldn’t be going anywhere near this cologne if you’re already drowning in debt or pressed for cash. If you can afford to spend that much every so often, however, you may find purchasing this cologne extremely worthwhile. Like most status symbols, you will feel better about yourself, and you may garner more respect than normal. You will also be able to experience one of the greatest scents of all time, of which its competitors come nowhere close.

Since you’ll be spending an arguably large amount of money on this product, you may want to educate yourself about the number of fake perfumes and colognes currently on the market. I believe, and this is just off the top of my head, that about ten percent of all the products out there are fakes, and these illegitimate clones are being found in some of the most unexpected of places: upscale boutiques. Since getting ripped off is one of the worst things in the world, and getting ripped off when a lot of money is involved is even worse, you should learn as much about Green Irish Tweed, or any perfume or cologne in general, as you can.

The best advice I can give you, however, is awareness. Although it may seem scary that so many fakes are out there, simply using your better judgment may save you a lot of grief. Don’t fall into a false sense of security simply because you’re purchasing a product at your local mall and there’s nice music in the background and the workers are friendly. It’s highly possible that you will come across one or two clones.

Green Irish Tweed Clones

If you can stand listening to an extremely uncharismatic man discuss the differences between the real Green Irish Tweed and the many illegitimate impersonations you may come across, you will most likely find a lot of valuable information in the video above. Honestly, I can’t tell whether or not the fact that he got ripped-off makes him sound this way or not, but let’s pretend he was the happiest man in the world before this happened so the lesson sticks better. Personally I had to stop watching the video half way through, but that was for reasons besides the man’s monotonous voice:

1. I only buy colognes from legitimate sites

2. I only buy colognes from legitimate sites
3. I only buy colognes from stores I trust
4. I know exactly what to look for

You might wonder how you can know what to look for if don’t know what the cologne is supposed to look/smell like, but it’s really quite simple, and will be covered more in depth at a later point in time. As you can see in the example, misspellings of words are typically one of the biggest tip-off when it comes to fakes. Obviously a legitimate warehouse isn’t going to mess up the wording. The packaging will also seem rather flimsy or cheap. If you’re paying over a hundred dollars for a substance, you can be sure that the substance will be in a nice container. If you have doubts, feel free to contact the company; if it turns out to be the real packaging, at least you informed the company that they suck at producing luxury goods. But moving on, the most blatant example of how to tell if something is fake or not is when an item lacks a serial number. This is a dead givaway. One thing to keep in mind, however, is that companies do change their products from time to time. Contacting them with your concerns is always the best choice. Like I said before, though, the best thing you can do is simply stay aware.

Sensual Perfume and Cologne Summary: if you want to experience a Creed cologne, Green Irish Tweed is the best one to start with. These days it’s seen as the flagship fragrance, and the House of Creed’s bestseller. Although Green Irish Tweed is certainly well-respected and well-liked, its high price stops it from becoming too popular and the most overused fragrance in the world. Although this cologne is probably beneficial to almost any man, it really just depends on your own personal preferences. If you want to be seen as a suave man, well-versed in fashion, you should definitely give this cologne a try.

James Henry Creed, the founder of the legendary perfume company that shares his family name, opened his first shop in 1760 within the heart of London. As most entrepreneurs will tell you, location (location, location) is everything, and the success of creed cologne and perfume is no exception. Close to the English aristocracy, the perfume and cologne quickly became the official supplier of fragrances for the royal court under the orders of Queen Victoria, a ruler synonymous with elegance and sophistication.

Continuing the long line of royal patronage, emperors and empresses like Napoleon and Eugénie of France, Franz-Joseph and Elizabeth of Austro-Hungary and Christina of Spain all used Creed cologne or perfume. At one point, it is said, all the palaces of Europe were filled with the beautiful fragrances put out by James Henry Creed and his descendants. By 1854, Creed relocated to Paris. Having served over ten royal houses, it established its reputation as a provider of the finest, most luxurious fragrances. As one of the hundred oldest family businesses in the world, Creed has been handed down from father to son, not only keeping its royal tradition intact, but also its familial traditions.

The current owner is Olivier Creed, who has maintained the tradition of his great great great grandfather. Not only has he produced numerous fragrances that are worthy of their brand, but he has done so using ancient techniques that are too often replaced by synthetics and factories these days. Not only does this mean that a Creed cologne is one of the best colognes available, it also means that it’s one of of the best colognes of all time.

It is for this reason that Creed perfume and cologne is still synonymous with success today. Used by royalty, public leaders, celebrities, the successful and fashionable, the brand is just as highly valued as a producer of luxury even today. Notable wearers include John F. Kennedy and Winston Churchill who wore Vetiver and Tabarome, respectively. George Clooney, Clint Eastwood, and Angelina Jolie have also been known to wear a Creed fragrance from time to time. These famous types of perfume and cologne worn by George Clooney and Audrey Hepburn, leaders and diplomats, kings and queens are simply symbols of success.

You can buy Creed cologne and perfume online, but it can also be purchases at a few physical locations as well. For now, it would seem, this highly respected company will remain within the family as the heir to the dynasty is already learning the business, and contributing to recent fragrances as well—which is definitely good news for us lovers of fine things, just like us at sensual perfume and cologne.

Types of Creed Cologne and Perfume

Green Irish Tweed is one of the most famous Creed colognes. This is the fragrance of the who’s who; countless numbers of famous names have sported this scent at one time or another. With top notes of lemon and verbena, middle notes of iris and violet leaves, and basenotes of ambergris and mysore sandalwood, this Creed cologne is a lightweight, elegant fragrance for any time of the day. While some people compare the smell to that of Cool Water (which came out three years afterward, but is more widely known), most will concede that Irish Tweed is in a league of its own, unsurpassed by the majority of modern colognes.

Millésime Impérial is another favorite, with notes of bergamot, green mandarin, iris and lemon. A strong competitor to Green Irish Tweed, Millésime Impérial is quickly becoming a bestseller. With a citrus-y beginning, the fragrance quickly turns watery and ethereal. Many people describe this as a tropical or marine fragrance, which mostly depends on the person’s frame of reference. The biggest gripe is that this cologne smells similar to Sean John Unforgivable.

Spring Flower is a perfume for the ladies. Created for Audrey Hepburn in the mid-eighties, it made its way to the public in 1996. Described as an ultra-feminine fragrance, this floral perfume contains notes of apples, melons and peaches, along with with rose and jasmine. It is now worn by many celebrities who want to carry on the long line of tradition exemplified by this floral perfume.

Virgin Island Water is a much more recent fragrance, first introduced in 2007. For men and women alike, the name of this unisex Creed cologne is really quite self-explanatory. Containing coconut toddy, mandarin, ylang-ylang, ginger, sugar cane, and white rum as some of its more dominant notes, it truly is like the Caribbean in a bottle. However, the general consensus on this fragrance is rather mixed. Many people have been off-put by its similarity to suntan lotions or sunblock, but others seem to love it.