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12,556 reviews
Honestly 5/5 for me. L’Interdit Élixir feels bold but not loud in an annoying way. I get a gorgeous black cherry opening, then it melts into vanilla and this woody oak base that makes it feel expensive. It’s not Delina-pretty or BR540-airy, it’s more sultry and dark, which I love. Perfect for nights out, cold weather, or anytime I wanna smell kinda dangerous lol. Lasts forever on my skin and even longer on clothes.
This is the cherry perfume I wanted so many others to be. It’s sweet, yeah, but the oak keeps it from going too playful or candy-like. The vanilla is creamy and warm, and everything just feels polished. Kinda reminds me of a darker, richer designer scent you’d wear at night, not something casual and fruity. I wore it to dinner and got asked what it was twice, so there’s that. Performance is strong too, I could still smell it the next morning on my scarf.
I love this so much it’s actually ridiculous. The black cherry is deep and juicy, but not cough syrupy at all, and the vanilla makes it smooth without turning into a cupcake. There’s this oak thing underneath that gives it a darker, almost boozy vibe. Super sexy but still classy, like a black dress and red lipstick perfume. On me it lasts easily 8+ hours and people notice it without it choking the room. Def one of the best L’Interdit flankers imo.
I love this. Iris Debonair smells like fresh clothes, good grooming, and money, but in a chill way. The lavender is really nice here, not barbershop-heavy, more soft and refined. I also pick up bergamot in the opening, then that woody musky base settles in beautifully. It reminds me of the vibe of something like Prada L’Homme if it went more niche and less powdery. Performance is solid on my skin, around 6-8 hours. Honestly hard to dislike unless you only want loud sweet stuff.
This one grew on me fast. First spray I thought, okay nice Creed freshness, but the drydown is where it gets addictive. Violet leaf and musk make it airy and clean, then sandalwood gives it this soft expensive finish. It’s not beast mode and honestly I’m glad, because this style works better when it’s smooth and close-ish. Still, people noticed it on me after a few hours. It feels modern, elegant, and super easy to wear. I’d take this over a lot of louder niche releases.
Iris Debonair is exactly my type of fresh-woody scent. The pink pepper gives it a little sparkle at the start, then the lavender makes it feel calm and classy. What I love is that it never turns harsh or generic, which a lot of clean masculine-leaning scents do on my skin. The amberwood in the base adds just enough warmth so it doesn’t feel cold. Projection is moderate but noticeable, and it lasts most of the day. Super wearable but still feels special.
This is so effortlessly expensive smelling. Not loud, not trying too hard, just really well blended. The bergamot opening is bright and crisp, but the violet leaf gives it that slightly green, tailored feel that I love. After an hour it gets softer with musk and sandalwood, very smooth skin-but-better type of luxury. I could wear this to work, dinner, basically anywhere. It kinda gives quiet confidence rather than “look at me.” 5/5 for me, easy.
I wasn’t expecting to love this as much as I do, but wow. Iris Debonair smells super polished without being stiff or old-school. I get a cool violet leaf vibe up top, then lavender comes in and makes it feel clean but not soapy. The sandalwood drydown is honestly gorgeous, smooth and a little creamy. It feels like something you wear when you have your life together lol. Lasted around 7 hours on me with a classy scent bubble. Def one of the better modern Creeds imo.
This smells expensive, no doubt. I get blackcurrant right away, but not in a shampoo fruity way, more like a tart little edge over a soft rose. The black amber makes it cozy and slightly smoky later on, which I love. It kinda reminds me of a darker, less sweet version of some modern rose-amber scents, but with that airy Byredo DNA. I knocked off a star because it feels a little restrained for something called Absolu. Still, it’s beautiful and super easy to wear.
I didn’t expect to enjoy this as much as I do. The opening has this pink pepper sparkle that keeps it from feeling old-fashioned, then the papyrus gives it a dry, almost papery texture. Sounds weird but it works. It’s romantic without being sugary, and the patchouli is clean, not dirty or earthy. I’d say it’s more grown-up than cute. Performance is decent on clothes, maybe 8 hours, but on skin it’s more like 5-6. Very pretty, just not quite beast mode.
This is gorgeous in that clean Byredo way, but tbh I wanted it to hit harder. The saffron and black amber make it warmer and deeper than the regular version, and I love that slightly medicinal rose vibe it has. It’s not a loud jammy rose like Delina, more smooth and modern. Super wearable though, like you could wear it to dinner or the office and not annoy anyone. Minor complaint: for the price, I need more projection. It sits kinda close after the first hour.
I really like this one. It feels like the original Rose of No Man's Land got dressed up for evening and added a little attitude. The pink pepper gives it a fizzy spicy opening, then the blackcurrant makes it slightly juicy without going sweet. I get a darker amber-patchouli base after an hour, which is honestly the best part. It’s elegant but not boring. My only issue is that it’s still pretty soft for an Absolu, I expected more drama. Lasts around 6-7 hours on me but projection is moderate.
I’m into this. The black cherry is the star for me, but it doesn’t smell cheap or candy-like. There’s a warm vanilla base that makes it super smooth, and I swear the oak gives it this slightly smoky/dry edge. It feels dressed up without being too serious. I wore it to dinner and could still smell it on my jacket the next day, so longevity is great. Only complaint is the opening is a tiny bit loud and synthetic for the first 10 minutes, then it settles beautifully.
Tbh I was expecting this to be sweeter, but it’s actually darker than I thought. The cherry is rich and juicy at first, then the vanilla comes through and makes it creamy. It kinda reminds me of those cherry perfumes everyone compares to Lost Cherry, but this feels less boozy and more polished. I like it a lot, but it’s not an everyday reach for me because it can be a bit much in warm weather. Projection is strong, so two sprays is enough. Very pretty though.
This smells like the moody older sister of the regular L’Interdit. I get black cherry right away, but there’s also this dry oak thing that keeps it from being too sweet. It’s not super gourmand to me, more like cherry liqueur in a dark wood bar. Very elegant, but still a little playful. I love the vibe, I just wish the drydown had a bit more depth because the vanilla goes slightly flat on my skin after a few hours. Still, really pretty and easy to wear for evenings.
I really like this one. The black cherry comes in dark and syrupy but not cough syrup, thank god. Then the vanilla smooths it out and makes it feel kinda sexy and cozy at the same time. It still has that L’Interdit vibe, but deeper and more night-out than the original. My only issue is it can feel a little heavy if I overspray, especially indoors. Performance is solid on me, like 7-8 hours, with good projection the first couple hours. Def a 4/5 for me.
The opening was just okay for me, kinda peppery and fresh, but the drydown is where this gets good. The sandalwood and musk come through really nicely, smooth and clean without being powdery or too sweet. I wouldn’t call it a beast mode fragrance, but it lasts long enough and leaves a classy little trail for the first few hours. It’s not as instantly memorable as something like Aventus or even Silver Mountain Water, but it has charm. Very good, just missing that extra wow factor.
Iris Debonair is really pleasant, but don’t expect anything wild. I mostly get pink pepper in the opening with a soft green violet leaf vibe, then it settles into a smooth amberwood base. It kinda reminds me of those understated luxury scents that smell great but don’t scream for attention. I’d wear this to work or a nice lunch, not really clubbing or date night. Minor complaint: it feels a little too careful, like Creed didn’t want to take any risks. Still smells high quality and super wearable.
This is one of those scents that smells like someone who has their life together lol. The bergamot opening is bright but not sharp, then it turns into this smooth lavender and musky skin scent. I love how calm and put-together it feels. Not sexy in a loud way, more like clean shirt, nice watch, quiet confidence. I do wish it had a bit more punch because after a couple hours it sits pretty close. Still, I kept sniffing my wrist, so Creed did something right here.
I really like this one. Iris Debonair has that polished Creed thing going on, but it feels softer and more modern than some of their older releases. The violet leaf gives it a slightly green, crisp edge, and the lavender keeps it clean without going full barbershop. Drydown is smooth with sandalwood and musk, very easy to wear. My only issue is the price, because it smells expensive but not super groundbreaking. Performance is decent on me, around 6-7 hours, projection is moderate. Def a classy office or dinner scent.
