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.

I love it!!! This was one of my first niche sniff and I almost bought it but I need before Delina exclusif...but now this will be my next...Levender is my favorite fragrance and this is so beautifule, so complicated and complex, well harmonisiert scent (absolute not a soliflor!) and also very feminine above 40. Must have scent for levender lovers! Edit: in the last 5 mounths when I used this was my favorite- always makes me feel like I’m a good woman with the right rich scent. Very pleasant, well blended scent-I dont like Creed but it’s a beautifule one. The levender with the white flowers, rosemary and artemisia and the soft leather notes-something ethereal! The drydown is creamy powdery leathery dream. And it’s unisex but IMHO absolute the woman side!!! 10/10

This is truly beautiful. Thanks to a delightful and knowledgeable sales rep at Neiman’s I have a sample of this and am trying it for the first time. At first it reminded me of men’s cologne but as it dried down I get a beautiful subtle lavender and rosemary. I don’t know why but something is also coming across as vanilla. Sillage is mild to moderate and provides a feeling of cozy comfort. This is a unisex fragrance and can be worn at any given time and is especially suited for “no-scent” offices (if done carefully), bedtime or any time where one needs to feel cozy, safe and sound. Since it’s pricey, I will continue to test and if it becomes a “buy” I will go to the trouble of making the purchase from the very kind and knowledgeable sales guy at Neiman’s.

This is by far the worst Creed ever, and I have tried 10 of them. Opens with a blast of cinnamon, bitter Artemsia and rosemary, the lilly begins to appear after 10 minutes. This is a lot of raunchiness with a half way decent lilly note. Waste of time and money... Creed classifies it as an oriental, that's why there is a huge cinnamon note that is persistantly strong for the first hour. There are no distinct floral notes, they are very well hidden and blended in with the masculine spicy notes. This starts out like Francis Kurkdjian 's Fleur du Male, spicy and oriental, but the florals never hardy shine, as in Fleur du Male.

Very well blended, aromatic, confortable, warm, woody fragrance. On my skin it opens with bergamote/rosemary notes, than lavender and amber come together. Tuberose and rose add some sweet and silky roundness. Patchouli, vetiver and leather (very soft leather, suede) stay on my skin. It's not overwhelming but soft and sweet and warm... If you like ambery scents this is a must have for the fall/winter season, like a comfortable cashmere sweater :-) Very good staying power. Projection is moderate, so elegant and classy! 10/10

I do not understand why people dislike this fragrance. Such as beautiful fragrance, well blended and absolutely a master piece from the house of Creed. A very herbal scent lavender in the beginning with slightly citrusy smell and when during the drydown, the lavender spread into a dry scent with the strong patchouli, vetiver and leather combination bringing the soft masculine whiff. This is definitely the most underrated Creed fragrances.

I don't trust this site anaymore. especially the reviews. People are trying too hard and sound pompous and pretentious Also nobody seems to accept critics. Only empty paeans. and let's say it - most of people here have very banal taste. Aberdeen - you don't need to use it. Use your Madmoiselle ,or Chance like you always do,but not being able to appreciate artism and many stages of devolopment of this beauty says a lot. Im fed up:(

So...I'm not a real big lavender fan but this has blown me away. It's a more natural lavender smell but the supporting characters do a wonderful job at keeping it grounded and not so much lavender in your face. I have another one from this line and it's a shame that this doesn't get as much attention as Aventus but trust me, it should. 9/10

This is one of the most beautiful lavender base fragrance i have ever smelled. base is with lavender and patchouli..then The patchouli and leather gives it that full feeling. aromatic and fresh spicy scent. This is a unisex fragrance it Opens with a strong medicine herbal smell. it is a modern Jicky! it is , warm, woody fragrance

Hello everyone, this perfume is very mysterious, the scents change so beautifully, like a magician. Julien Rasquinet is the creator of mysterious fragrances that are not linear. Bravo creed and Julien Rasquinet 👌👍

I don't know why the writing is similar to caron !!! The lavender that this serves is very high quality, the playing of the notes is very beautiful, their paths are separate! Test and you will understand!

A very good scent. It's an ambery fougère with slightly animalic notes. Lavender is not aromatic, neither prominent. A modern Jicky !

Absinth and lavender, what's not to love? Why do my signatures keep getting discontinued? At least this one isn't too hard to find...

Beautiful, beautiful, Creed style scent. Perfect for spring/summer. Well done.

At first, you get the sweet lavender together with soft leather notes supported with lily and tuberose and herbs. You can get rose/rosemary/wormwood nuances as well. This is beautifully mixed and develops into a lovely vetiver/patchouli combo supported with floral/leather musk. In the opening, you get some bergamot/lemon but it doesn't dominate the smell rather supports the lavender note. Some reviews may suggest this smells dated, but I would rather say it's natural. Indeed reminding of some kind of getaway to the rustic farmlands, having fun in fields, woods, plains... The transformation during drydown is spectacular, I was about to get bored with the lavender/leather accord but it had developed into a pleasurable woody scent adding depth to somehow simple fragrance. It is a nice surprise for me, the lavender here, by the way, reminds me a lot of new Tom's Ford Beau de Jour type, timid, soft yet very elegant and sophisticated. I feel this will grow on me. To sum up its a nice fusion of traditional old-school cologne, re-designed, softened and given some olfactoric nuances that can be picked up by a trained nose. This doesn't surprise me that it didn't get proper attention, as it's probably too challenging for beginners.

About my experience with AL. Opens with a somewhat harsh and crisp lavender that could turn some people off, as it did me the first time I tried it. I decided to 'revisit' the perfume one day when I was craving lavender recently. This one REALLY needs to develope on the skin. Give it 10 minutes for the lavender to soften with the leather's following, for it to settle into a divine and cozy scent that lasts for around 4 hours. (I wish it lasted a bit longer.) I enjoy this one best when applied to my wrists or elbows and I'm constantly sniffing myself and LOVING this gorgeous perfume. ADORE wearing this to bed. Wonderfully 'soothing!' There's a bottle at my bedside, permanently. Maybe one of Creed's most underrated gems! It deserved a 'nicer' name Mr Creed! Perhaps Royal Lavender? :)))) *** 4 days after posting this review, I had to buy a bottle! How exciting! Love this perfume.