Aberdeen Lavender

This kind of milky lavender fougere is an elegant and lovely thing but ultimately I find it a little boring. I can't understand why people rave so much about Caron Homme? Lavender is a lovely smell, especially when it smells natural but that perfume is far too linear and I don't get the comparisons to this. Luckily this outing from Creed follows more in the footsteps of Invasion Barbare or a taste of heaven, just smelling expensive & warm without any need for heaviness. Well, firstly...wow! This might even be my favourite Creed fragrance in first impression terms...Aberdeen Lavender is nothing short of stunning. The opening is magnificent, almost smokey lavender which is so well balanced and with slightly darker appeal to it, similar to Dior Eau Noire. This is typically well presented in the style of a classic fougere but has elements of citrus/herbal/leather/resin/vanilla/musk everything but blended to perfection. The fleeting very top notes of bergamot and lemon turn quickly into a natural and almost perfect lavender. The lavender and rosemary have dare I say, a slightly minty quality at first which freshens up proceedings further. This instantly combines with a soft, yet deep, leather heart note which is the main theme of this perfume. I honestly thought the longevity sucked as it does die down rapidly and actually turns to a very subdued skin scent but is still there. The base turns out to be a kind of ambery vanilla, supporting the soft leather and in the end longevity isn't too bad. I couldn't ask for more than a fougere fragrance with a oriental base, this stuff is smart and I really like it. However, I think it's the kind of fragrance most will think is okay and nothing more but something about Aberdeen lavender really speaks to me personally. I'm not sure whether I can justify this as a purchase priority because it's not a powerhouse in longevity or projection, however those attributes are not always synonymous with quality, because that's what you have here... A quality scent. I definitely think it's worth a sniff because I was pleasantly surprised.

I absolutely love Aberdeen Lavender! It starts out smelling like some type of extremely pure lavender that I’ve never smelled in perfume before. You also get freshly plucked and crushed herbs upfront. The initial blast makes me think of the Scottish countryside. Soon an animalic scent kicks in, and it’s not leather. A funky, dirty musk. It’s mixed with what I can only describe as “distant and mythical wild flowers,” like a fictional hybrid of jasmine & white lily. These flowers glow and sparkle in the dark forest. The animalic funk evolves into a pair of smooth black riding gloves. Yet the fragrance manages to remain clean and crisp. The base contains some vanillic resins (my guess is benzoin) and smooth vetiver. Although I would categorize Aberdeen Lavender as an everyday easy reach, it’s such a regal scent! When I wear it I honestly feel as though I’m cut from the upper crust. It’s an odd feeling from such a casual, easygoing fragrance. I can envision Princess Anne giving it a spritz before taking her horse out for a spin around the castle grounds. This would make such a nice equestrian perfume. Smells totally androgynous. Aberdeen Lavender has replaced Jersey as my favorite lavender perfume of all time. It’s less sweet, more complex, and smells more tidy. Plus, the hoity-toity factor that I enjoy! Reviews on Basenotes seem to understand this perfume well. I would suggest reading them for some additional descriptions. I also like @Ellg’s description below!

This may be a modern take on the Creed classic, "Royal Scottish Lavender". Short first impression: I was going over the Creeds, and vaulted Creeds. Checking on eBay for good deals, and I thought this is worth a blind buy. About $100. It is a unique lavender. The perfumer also crafted "Royal Oud", a very unique green oud. This has a strong anisey/ artemesia spice with the lavender. I first thought was, oh no, smells like bug spray. But it thankfully gets better. It is a bit darring and challenging fragrance. But they often become favorites, as we understand then and aquire a taste for them. I'm glad it's not all sharp green herbals and lavender. But there are the welcome florals, that soften the hard edges. An interesting touch of leather as well. I can see it not being so popular. As it is a mature fragrance. And lavenders are not the most popular. But I like lavender, and this is a good one. A classy fresh, spicy lavender best for Spring and Fall perhaps. Good office safe fragrance. Rating: 7.75/10 God bless. John 3:16.

A refreshing yet deep scent, slightly herbal and very aromatic ! I really love it. It's great for both sexes, the leather is freshened by the the lavender the Rose and the tuberose , the patchouli makes this earthy and elegant . The leather note is delicate but has a persistent presence through out along with the patchouli , it's deep and devine ! It's a great refreshing yet deep scent. I can see this working extremly well in the summer. Very different from most scents out there. I wore this in the car the other day picking up my son from school and he said , mom you smell really good ! I could see this scent on a man , in the summer , wearing jeans and a T shirt , it's masculine in a way ,,,, attractive , clean but warm and deep and aromatic. I like Ritarudnas review bellow ,,, it is sort of Amber gourmand vanilla ,,,, that's the warm cozy quality about it. The patch and leather gives it that full feeling. That depth. Desdals review is faboulus as well!

I don't know what other people are smelling when they say this smells like cleaning products (maybe they are picking up on the lavender). I have some cleaning products that have lavender in them. This is the only similarity. This fragrance is a smooth, comforting somewhat herbal lavender. It lays upon a bed of leather with lilies and patchouli sprinkled around. There is the faint scent of roses and tuberose coming from the garden it is laid out in front of. There is also Artemisia and rosemary mixed with the flowers in the garden. Lemon trees border the garden in the distance. I know vanilla is not listed in ingredients on Fragrantica, but I am picking up a bit of vanilla next to the leather. This is a gorgeous scent. Faintly sweet. But such a cozy and comfy scent. It makes you want to spray your sheets with it and sleep with the fragrance surrounding you. No one will mind, and everyone will love, hugging you. If coming home has a smell. this is it.