Creed
Wild Vetiver EDP
“Creed without the ego — refined vetiver for people who don't need to announce it.”
Erwin Creed's first major vetiver-led composition for the house — a 2026 fresh-spicy-vetiver launch. Bergamot, pink pepper, and timur at the top; a rose-geranium-blackcurrant heart; a vetiver-cedarwood-amberwood base. Performs strongest in spring and summer, leans daytime, lasts 6–8 hours with moderate projection.
The take
What works
- ●Timut pepper-geranium-vetiver triangle is quietly sophisticated
- ●Versatile spring/summer wearing across casual and office
- ●Creed quality without the Aventus-adjacent hype noise
Trade-offs
- ●Longevity is modest for Creed's premium pricing
- ●The vetiver is more polished than wild — name overpromises
Notes
Top
Bergamot
Pink Pepper
TimurMid
Rose
Geranium
BlackcurrantBase
Vetiver
Cedarwood
AmberwoodPerformance
When to wear
Occasions
Gender
Featured in
Earned a spot in 1 of our editorial picks
Smells like
Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other
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In Love Again
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Luna
Penhaligon's
Dear Polly
Vilhelm Parfumerie
L'Homme Ultime
Yves Saint Laurent
Atomic Rose
Initio
A la Rose
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Parfums de Marly Greenley
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's a cheaper alternative to Wild Vetiver?
Diptyque L'Ombre dans l'Eau matches at 76% similarity in our database. $145–$180 vs $220–$380 — it captures most of the DNA at a fraction of the price. Not identical, but the gap is smaller than the price difference suggests.
What does Wild Vetiver smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Maison Francis Kurkdjian A la Rose (100%), Yves Saint Laurent In Love Again (70%), Penhaligon's Luna (58%). Strong DNA matches — same scent family and similar composition.
How long does Wild Vetiver last?
6–8 hours on most skin (good longevity at 75/100) with solid projection.
When should you wear Wild Vetiver?
Strongest in spring and summer, daytime-leaning. Suited to office, casual.
Is Wild Vetiver worth it?
At $220–$380, yes for this tier. Timut pepper-geranium-vetiver triangle is quietly sophisticated. Versatile spring/summer wearing across casual and office.
Details
- Perfumer
- Erwin Creed