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.

Regardless of brand or type, any perfume and cologne can be described in relatively basic terminology. Although this is helpful for quickly finding what you are looking for in a store, it is even more helpful when making a purchase over the internet. Although you will find a seemingly innumerable amount of different varieties and makes on the world wide web, it is financially impossible to try all of them individually. Therefor, knowing what to look for and what certain descriptions mean will save you both money and time, and leave you smelling your best, even if you buy perfume and cologne online.

Most perfumes and colognes will be composed of various scents. To describe these scents, the industry has created a simple musical metaphor. In a well-crafted song, one note leads to the other in a harmonious manner. Different emotions can be triggered by the progression, and each note conveys a certain mood. Further, the song would not sound right if a note was left out, and would cause the whole piece to fall apart. For these reasons you will find that the stages of perfume and cologne are designated as top notes, middle notes, and base notes.

We are all aware that liquids evaporates, but perfumers take this a step further by knowing how quickly every substance in a perfume takes to evaporate. This knowledge allows them to create beautiful “melodies” by perfecting each note so that it is both perfect on its own, but also transitional. What you smell when you first apply a scent is the top note. This quickly dissipates into the middle (a.k.a. heart) note, which in turns brings us to the base note. The whole process takes about thirty minutes, although the base note will last for a much longer time than that, depending on its volatility.

Just like we use terminology to denote a G note from a C note in music, the same is also done in perfumery. There are about thirteen basic categories that we use to describe the smells of each note: floral, soft floral, floral oriental, soft oriental, oriental, woody oriental, woods, mossy woods, dry woods, citrus, fruity, green, water, and Fougère. Although these categories are fairly self-explanatory there are some details that should be cleared up.

First, leathery scents will most likely be found in the dry woods category. Next, the fruity category excludes all citrus fruits, since they have their own category (and have for a very long time). Fougère usually contains scents from an eclectic group of categories such as couramin, lavender and oakmoss. You may also come across the term Gourmand, which means that the scent smells very similar to certain gourmet foods and drinks.

While these terms are helpful, they are rarely completely accurate. Most perfumes and colognes will be composed of a variety of different fragrances from different classifications. What you should do, however, is determine which scents you prefer or dislike, and then search from there. I always like to look at the overall ambiance being created, as the whole is greater than its parts. When buying perfume and cologne online, it is important to be able to have a good sense of your own personal tastes and a similarly good imagination.

If you have extra money, many sights offer the option of purchasing samples (usually for less than ten dollars). If you can’t make a definitive decision, this is the best route to take. While you will spend some extra money, you may also save money by avoiding costly mistakes. You might even find something you didn’t expect.