Creed fragrances are something beautiful. Without an artificially overwhelming burst, they offer pleasant scents for body & spirit that don't crush the nasal mucosa with synthetic notes. However, this comes at a price, and I have also heard of a significant similarity between this masterpiece and Thierry Mugler's Cologne. If there were indeed great similarities (like with Mont Blanc & Original Santal), I would take the Mugler home immediately. I thought so.
So yesterday, I ventured into the city center to train my nose & to investigate the dupe rumors. I wished so much that Mugler and Creed would smell almost the same - but unfortunately, this is not entirely the case. Original Vetiver is a smooth companion that seems to tell the story of the earth, like an old weeping willow that has seen it all, from battles to love's longings. A scent that could be worn by Master Hora - never aging beauty.
Mugler is sharper, herbaceous, a puddle that tells of its diverse flora & fauna. Not bad at all - just not in any way a "copy" of Creed's.
BUT one thing struck me right at the beginning, something that will never leave me indifferent. A distortion of the name that calls this Creed story into question for me just a little bit.
A few years ago, I spent a few weeks on the green island of Ireland & had the most beautiful time I have ever had on a trip. Right at the beginning, I was able to detect a heavenly scent, the scent of Ireland's cliffs and the city of Dublin "My Fair City".
If I were to try to describe this, I would have to refer to Creed's Original Vetiver. Because THIS, ladies & gentlemen, is IRELAND in a bottle! Green, Irish, timeless, comforting, balanced soap. Green Irish Tweed from the same house, however, reflects a green landscape - but not this feeling of life, not IRELAND as it truly is.
If it were up to me, this fragrance should be called "Original Irish Tweed," as it is a reflection of that timeless beauty that smells just like this. Unfortunately, this is not recognized.
"And now I'm returning with gold in great store
And I never will play the wild rover no more."
I can totally relate to this association with Ireland, as well as the perfume names. I've thought something similar myself. After getting to know "Original Vetiver" and comparing it to Mugler, I particularly notice the synthetic quality in the latter, which makes me like it less.
The word "twin" is unfortunately used too hastily on this platform. They only resemble each other briefly at the start but then develop in completely different directions. I also really like OV, but it definitely falls short of its potential in winter. Nice and fair comment, thank you!
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