Creed
Each Scento decant is hand-poured from an original full-sized bottle sourced through authorised European retailers — never a clone, dupe or inspired-by version. Manufacturer batch codes belong to those original bottles and are not printed on Scento decant vials.
Every Creed decant and perfume sample at Scento is hand-decanted from a sealed, original bottle — never a clone, dupe or inspired-by version. A house from United Kingdom founded in 1760, Creed is known for signature notes like Bergamot, Apple, Pink Pepper; explore 12 fragrances in 2ml, 5ml, 8ml, 30ml sizes from €8.95 – €12.95 and test a scent properly before committing to a full bottle.
- Authentic · hand-decanted from sealed bottles
- Sizes: 2ml, 5ml, 8ml, 30ml
- Tracked shipping to 27 European markets
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About Creed
- Established
- 1760
- Origin
- Paris, France
Creed is a French-British luxury fragrance house, today based in Paris and owned by Kering, known for opulent, long-lasting compositions built on rare naturals and a recognisable ambergris-rich drydown. It is most famous for Aventus, the smoky-fruity masterpiece that became one of the best-selling niche-adjacent men's fragrances of the modern era, alongside the green-fresh classics Green Irish Tweed and Silver Mountain Water.
Rich, refined and built to last, Creed pairs bright natural citrus and fruit openings with a warm, slightly powdery ambergris-and-musk drydown — the recognisable 'Creed DNA' that links much of the line. Aventus stands apart for its smoky birch edge.
Signature notes
- Pineapple
- Blackcurrant
- Bergamot
- Smoky Birch
- Ambergris
- Oakmoss
- Iris
- Musk
Signature fragrances to try
AventusThe house's icon and best-seller: fresh pineapple and blackcurrant over a charismatic smoky birch heart and an ambergris-oakmoss base. Bold, fruity and confident.€9.95
Green Irish TweedA green fougère landmark — lemon verbena and violet leaf over iris, grounded by ambergris and sandalwood. Clean, classic and effortlessly elegant.€9.95
Silver Mountain WaterInspired by Alpine streams: crisp bergamot and mandarin with green tea and blackcurrant over a soft musky base. Fresh, airy and luminous.€9.95
Millésime ImpérialSophisticated and saline — bergamot, blackcurrant and violet leaf over an orris and marine accord with cedar and sandalwood. A refined warm-weather signature.€9.95
VikingA bolder, spicier modern Creed built around bright bergamot, peppercorn and rose over sandalwood — assertive and contemporary.€9.95
History & heritage
Creed presents itself as a house dating to 1760, when James Henry Creed is said to have opened a London tailoring business that later served European elites. That heritage narrative is genuinely contested: documented evidence places Creed's emergence as a perfume house in the 20th century, with its first perfume trademark registered in France in 1979.
The house's modern identity was defined under Olivier Creed, the sixth-generation family steward who took creative leadership in the 1980s and pursued rare raw materials and the house's 'Art of Millésime' batch-led approach. His era produced the fragrances most enthusiasts now think of as quintessential Creed.
Creed moved its operations to Paris and, in 2023, was acquired by Kering Beauté, cementing its place among the most coveted luxury fragrance names while the Creed family remained associated with the brand's craft and direction.
How to choose your Creed
Creed rewards sampling before committing — its naturals-led compositions can shift noticeably on different skin. Start with 2ml or 5ml decants of two or three directions: Aventus for smoky-fruity confidence, Green Irish Tweed or Silver Mountain Water for fresh-green elegance, and Millésime Impérial for a refined saline-citrus signature.
Think in terms of season and occasion. The fresh classics (GIT, Silver Mountain Water) shine in spring and summer and in daytime or office settings, while Aventus and Viking carry well year-round and into evening. Aventus for Her and Spring Flower offer the house's polish in a softer, feminine register.
Because much of the line shares the same ambergris-musk drydown, decants are the smart way to find which opening and heart you connect with most — then graduate to a full bottle of the one that feels unmistakably yours.
How to buy Creed samples in Europe
To buy Creed samples in Europe you have a few honest routes: official Creed boutiques and authorised retailers for full bottles, or Scento for authenticated Creed decants in 2ml, 5ml, 8ml, 30ml. On Scento, Creed samples start at €8.95 — and a 2ml decant is only about 2–4% of a 50–100ml bottle, so you can try the scent properly before committing to a full size.
Best way to buy Creed in Europe
| Route | Smallest commitment | EU delivery & customs | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official Creed boutique or site | Full bottle (50–100ml) | Set by the brand; varies by country | Owning the full bottle, sealed and gift-ready |
| Authorised retailer or department store | Full bottle | In store, or online where the retailer ships in the EU | Trying in person before buying a bottle |
| Scento authenticated decants | 2ml / 5ml / 8ml decant — from €8.95 | Ships from the EU to 27 European markets, no extra customs | Trying Creed before a full bottle, at the lowest entry price |
| Official Creed discovery set (where offered) | Brand-curated mini set | Only where the brand ships it to your country | Sampling a themed range chosen by the house |
Routes and availability vary by brand and country — always confirm current stock, sizes and prices with each seller before buying.
Creed sample prices & decant facts
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Founded
- 1760
- Scents in stock
- 12
- From (2ml)
- €8.95
- From (5ml)
- €19.90
- Sizes
- 2ml, 5ml, 8ml, 30ml
- Signature notes
- Bergamot, Apple, Pink Pepper
- Authenticity
- Original-bottle sourcing; the manufacturer code is not printed on the decant vial
- Last reviewed
- 2026-06-18
Which Creed samples to try first?
Popular Creed fragrances on Scento — start with a 2ml decant before a full bottle.
Creed decants & perfume samples — your questions answered
What is Creed known for?
Creed is known for opulent, long-lasting luxury fragrances built on rare natural materials, and above all for Aventus — its best-selling smoky-fruity signature. The house is also celebrated for green-fresh classics like Green Irish Tweed and Silver Mountain Water, united by a recognisable ambergris-rich drydown.
Which Creed fragrance should I try first?
Aventus is the natural starting point and the house's most iconic scent, with its fresh pineapple opening and smoky birch heart. If you prefer something cleaner and greener, try Green Irish Tweed or Silver Mountain Water. Sampling all three as decants is the best way to find your favourite.
What does Creed Aventus smell like?
Aventus opens bright and fruity with pineapple, blackcurrant, apple and bergamot, then reveals a distinctive smoky, slightly ashy birch heart with rose and patchouli. It dries down to musk, oakmoss, ambergris and a touch of vanilla — fruity, woody and smoky all at once.
Is Creed a niche fragrance brand?
Creed sits between mainstream and niche: it is a heritage luxury house with wide recognition, yet its high-end pricing, naturals-led compositions and batch-led 'Millésime' approach give it a niche character. Its scents are prized by collectors and newcomers alike.
Is the Creed 1760 founding date real?
It is disputed. Creed markets a 1760 origin tied to a London tailoring house, but documented evidence of Creed as a perfume house dates to the 20th century, with its first perfume trademark registered in France in 1979. The royal-warrant perfumery legend is best treated as brand heritage rather than verified fact.
Are Creed decants and perfume samples authentic?
Yes. Each Scento decant is hand-poured from an original full-sized bottle sourced through authorised European retailers — never a clone, dupe or inspired-by version. Manufacturer batch codes belong to those original bottles and are not printed on Scento decant vials.
How many sprays are in a Creed sample?
As a rough guide, a perfume atomizer gives about 10–15 sprays per millilitre, so a 2ml Creed sample is roughly 20–30 sprays, a 5ml about 50–75, and an 8ml about 80–120. Exact counts vary with the atomizer and how heavily you spray. Available sizes: 2ml, 5ml, 8ml, 30ml.
Do I pay customs or VAT on Creed samples in the EU?
No extra customs for EU orders. Scento ships Creed decants from within the EU to 27 European markets, so EU buyers pay no import duties or customs charges and usually receive their order in 1–5 business days. Orders to non-EU European countries may be subject to local import VAT set by your country, not by Scento.
Should I buy a Creed decant or a full bottle?
Buy a decant to test or rotate a scent, and a full bottle once you know you love it. A 2ml decant is only about 2–4% of a 50–100ml bottle, so it lets you wear Creed for days before committing to full-bottle price. For sealed presentation or gifting, an official boutique or authorised retailer is the better route.
