Creed
Millesime Imperial EDP
“Salt air, sun-warmed skin, and the sound of rigging in a Mediterranean port.”
Olivier Creed's 1995 launch — widely cloned and one of the defining marine-luxury niches of the mid-1990s. A unisex marine-citrus fragrance with sea salt and fruity notes at the top, a Sicilian lemon-bergamot-iris-mandarin heart, and a sea notes-musk-woody base. Performs strongest in summer, daytime, 5-7 hours with moderate projection.
The take
What works
- ●The platonic ideal of a seaside citrus fragrance
- ●Melon and ambergris combo is distinctly Creed
- ●Unisex enough to share gracefully
Trade-offs
- ●Weak in cold weather
- ●Modest sillage and longevity
Notes
Top
Sea Salt
Fruity NotesMid
Sicilian Lemon
Bergamot
Iris
Mandarin OrangeBase
Sea Notes
Musk
Woody NotesPerformance
When to wear
Occasions
Gender
Featured in
Earned a spot in 2 of our editorial picks
Smells like
Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Millesime Imperial last?
5–7 hours on most skin (good longevity at 68/100) with solid projection.
When should you wear Millesime Imperial?
Best in summer, daytime-leaning. Suited to beach, casual.
Is Millesime Imperial worth it?
At $350–$500, yes for this tier. The platonic ideal of a seaside citrus fragrance. Melon and ambergris combo is distinctly Creed.
Details
- Perfumer
- Olivier Creed