The Official Creed Green Irish Tweed thread!

[LaRRinco]

Seems authentic to me. I have bougth this morning a bottle of VIW in the most reliable shop here in Spain, and as far as I have seen, Creed has change many differents aspects in it's new bottles. For example, sprayer hasn't got the logo anymore.

 

[Blade107]

Hi just recieved a bottle as a gift from a friend for my birthday.
Ive been looking online and some of the aspects match up, but some do not.
has anyone ever had lot #s3214M01 ?
also it had this page with arabic text inside.
the box has white surrounding the logo, and not gold.

From what I've read, Creed produces these bottles for the Arabic Language Countries ( UAE, Dubai etc..) and they have the paper insert in Arabic. The packaging might differ a bit from others but yours seem as authentic as they come even with the new atomizer.

How do you like the fragrance itself?

 

[munch357]

Hi just recieved a bottle as a gift from a friend for my birthday.
Ive been looking online and some of the aspects match up, but some do not.
has anyone ever had lot #s3214M01 ?
also it had this page with arabic text inside.
the box has white surrounding the logo, and not gold.

Just bought the same batch from Fragrancenet.com and it looks the same.

 

[Casiquire]

Can we make an automatic popup when you come into this thread that says "JUST SMELL IT!"?

Looks legit to me. I miss the old gold sprayers though, they were the best I've ever used. You could control how much you spray.

 

[deaftolight]

Did they change the text on the front of the newer boxes?

I was 99.99% sure this was real until I realized the text on the bottom box says:
MAISON FONDEE A LONDRES EN 1760
ETABLIE A PARIS EN 1854

All the boxes you see in images online say:
DE PERE EN FILS DE PUIS 1760
MAISON ETABLIE A PARIS EN 1854

The bottle itself actually says that.

I know they change the boxes a lot, so do the newer boxes say this? The batch is 14K01. Now I should add that it smells great, and seemed to project very well. Unfortunately, I'm new to this so my nose isn't as trained.

 

[Brajoe]

I have to say there is a difference in those middle eastern market batches of Creed. I recently purchased a VIW with the white crown, the bottle looked completely legit but instead of coconut, I got a oily lotion smell on the dry down and I did not like at all. My seller is such a great business man he had no problems exchanging the product and sent me the latest batch of VIW, the box different and bottle looked identical but the engraved LoT# was different and most important the smell. I never want an Arabic batch again because I use to think it has got to be the same just in a different production line and I have a totally different opinion. As far as the GIT, the box below looks legit but the bottle is very light grey and I'm not certain why, take if cap and sprayer and send over another pic. As far as the white crown, it may smell similar but it is not a European production factory, it's somewhere in Saudi Arabia and I would request an exchange and you will not the difference. The dig fence between European batch codes are different as well but most smell good and are long lasting whereas I feel the Arabic batches smell different not completely but enough to differentiate and do not perform well at all. Those batches are a lot cheaper to purchase as well. At least you didn't get the pathetic fake Creed in wrapping with some picture, those are 100% fake so always be cautious if purchasing from eBay because eBay will not back you up, telling many people the seller sold what was listed and that is a bunch of crap. Amazon is much more reliable and a guy, Max Forti, from YouTube, you can't go wrong if you purchase any product from him a 100% standup guy, no bullshit or ripoff. Good luck with your Creed hunt, this crap can drive a man crazy.

 

[deaftolight]

The bottle was actually black and of the correct color. I took the pictures way too close with the flash on in a dark backdrop, which is why the color looks ridiculous. The bottle was the same matte black color as one you would see in a department store.

I'm not sure if this is an Arabic one or not, because it came with the 4-language pamphlet:

 

[Casiquire]

I don't think your bad experience had anything to do with it being marketed for the Middle East, Creed is infamous for terrible batch variations. I've smelled three batches of Aventus and a few batches of Green Irish Tweed and they're all different. From what I understand, Arab-market Creed is the same, with one major caveat: they tend to be grey market and there's no way of being sure the fragrance was stored properly to ensure the scent was not compromised unless you're buying from a trusted vendor.

I think fragrancenet and a few of those discount sites offer swaps as well if you are not pleased with the batch or think the integrity of the scent was compromised. You're so right about ebay though, low price but high risk!

 

[silentrich]

I have a bottle of 13P02 and the only real difference I've noticed it that the top and mid last longer and the base doesn't contain as much ambergris. I actually prefer it that way because I think it projects and lasts longer. The violet leaf is pretty damn strong also. My other bottle is 11N01 (which is almost empty), but served me well. Not a huge difference, but the 13 bottle definately lasts longer.

 

[mentallo]

Considering that Cool Water is a copy of GIT, why would you wear iGIT knowing full well that most "normal" people will think you are wearing Cool Water? (I smell the difference by the way, I'm just wondering)

 

[fragrantseller]

My 13P02 should be here on Monday. Eager to see if there's any difference from my 13T02, which I love.

Is it supposed to be a heavier floral? My 13T02 has that lemon verbena smacking you in the face during the open and mid, and has a nice floral in the dry down.

Your description about the 13T02 fits the 13P02 I own very well - spot on.

 

[HankHarvey]

Considering that Cool Water is a copy of GIT, why would you wear iGIT knowing full well that most "normal" people will think you are wearing Cool Water? (I smell the difference by the way, I'm just wondering)

You know what you're wearing. That's all that should matter.

 

[döfä91]

I have a bottle of 13P02 and the only real difference I've noticed it that the top and mid last longer and the base doesn't contain as much ambergris. I actually prefer it that way because I think it projects and lasts longer. The violet leaf is pretty damn strong also. My other bottle is 11N01 (which is almost empty), but served me well. Not a huge difference, but the 13 bottle definately lasts longer.

I also own a bottle of 13P02 and on me it smells the best (my own and wife's opinion). The violet is strong in this batch, agreed. Compared with the other 2 I own, 13T01 and 14A01, this is the best IMO.

13T01 is quite close to 13P02, but 14A01 is clearly different - not bad though, but much greener, like many here have pointed out.

 

[LaRRinco]

GIT is so different with Cool Water, that is nearly impossible to mistake with one vs the other.

I own both, and I love CW, but the quality in GIT is obvious to me.

And no, they don't smell the same by far.

 

[dav-here]

You know what you're wearing. That's all that should matter.

True. And besides, Cool Water isn't even a "good copy" of GIT.


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[dav-here]

GIT is so different with Cool Water, that is nearly impossible to mistake with one vs the other.

I own both, and I love CW, but the quality in GIT is obvious to me.

And no, they don't smell the same by far.

Exactly.


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[Navyy8]

GIT is so different with Cool Water, that is nearly impossible to mistake with one vs the other.

I own both, and I love CW, but the quality in GIT is obvious to me.

And no, they don't smell the same by far.

Agree fully...own both also and there's a vast difference.

 

[silentrich]

True. And besides, Cool Water isn't even a "good copy" of GIT.


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I would disagree with that comment. Not only is GIT and Cool Water created by the same perfumer, but the vintage Cool Water is very close to GIT. The newer stuff isn't even comparable.


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[gm92]

CW is very very close to GIT

 

[dav-here]

Not only is GIT and Cool Water created by the same perfumer...


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Cool Water and GIT were not created by the same perfumer. Cool Water was created by Pierre Bourdon. GIT was created by Olivier Creed.


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[dav-here]

Agree fully...own both also and there's a vast difference.

Yes indeed.


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[silentrich]

Cool Water and GIT were not created by the same perfumer. Cool Water was created by Pierre Bourdon. GIT was created by Olivier Creed.


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They were both created by Pierre Bourdon. There's a lot of threads about it on here. At best it was co created with Olivier Creed, but if you connect the dots it's pretty obvious.

 

[LaRRinco]

No, Pierre Bourdon was working in Creed by the time GIT was created, and is commongly acepted that he created it, but officially there isn't any data about Bourdon being the creator.

Officially, the creator is Olivier.

*As I always say, forget my english ��

 

[L'Homme Blanc Individuel]

Considering that Cool Water is a copy of GIT, why would you wear iGIT knowing full well that most "normal" people will think you are wearing Cool Water? (I smell the difference by the way, I'm just wondering)

By that measure, why would you treat yourself to anything nice, ever?

 

[HankHarvey]

Cool Water has survived reformulation well imo and smells MORE like GIT than it used to for me. Bourdon had a hand in GIT By Erwin's admission at a department store event a few years back. Funny how opinions differ on these scents.

 

[Casiquire]

Considering that Cool Water is a copy of GIT, why would you wear iGIT knowing full well that most "normal" people will think you are wearing Cool Water? (I smell the difference by the way, I'm just wondering)

I don't wear fragrances for other people. If I were only into it for the comments of others, I'd wear nothing but cheap designers made to get compliments. I can achieve that with a $10 cologne from the discount rack. I wear fragrances for myself, and in doing so, I can't stand to have disgusting Cool Water on my skin for more than a minute. I scrubbed it off. I LOVE GIT though, the quality is beyond compare and the ambergris drydown is fantastic too. It feels like a cozy sweater. To me, they smell nothing alike. They project some similar notes though, and yes I've had someone mistake GIT for Cool Water before, but I gently corrected them and moved on with my life because the important thing here is that I'm happy with what I'm smelling. I wouldn't be with Cool Water.

 

[cityscape]

I have to say, I'm not a huge fan of my 14G01. Opens very sharp and synthetic and resembles burning rubber to my nose. I have another bottle on the way, so hopefully it's better.

 

[Royal_Oud]

True. And besides, Cool Water isn't even a "good copy" of GIT.


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I echo that. I find that kids are the only one saying that cool water is identical or very close to it. Not one person has ever said to me "oh what are you wearing is that cool water?" I get compliments though.

 

[Royal_Oud]

I think that official Creed retailers would tell you that there are no batch variations and that the only reason that rumor persists is because people buy from "grey market" retailers lol.

I sampled GIT a while ago and fell in love with it, but there's really no way of knowing which batch that was. The bottle I bought is S3213P01 and it's quite amazing. There's a slight difference from the sample but it's so subtle that I'm really not worried about it, I'd expect that much variation from any perfumer. I feel like I've seen the same amount of variation between samples and real bottles of Guerlain and other designers too. I'm very happy with it!

I purchased from Holt Renfrew back in 2013 and again recently and there is most certainly batch variations.

 

[Royal_Oud]

Considering that Cool Water is a copy of GIT, why would you wear iGIT knowing full well that most "normal" people will think you are wearing Cool Water? (I smell the difference by the way, I'm just wondering)

I've been wearing GIT for along time....around 4 years and women love how it smells. Strangers tell me how good I smell. Not one person has ever said to me you smell like cool water. I purchase from the Creed Boutique and received samples of Cool water from the Bay. Both authorized retailers and both fragrances do not smell alike . There is a big difference. I think people who buy in the grey market may be getting their hands on some fakes that smell like Cool Water.

 

[Royal_Oud]

GIT is so different with Cool Water, that is nearly impossible to mistake with one vs the other.

I own both, and I love CW, but the quality in GIT is obvious to me.

And no, they don't smell the same by far.

100% agreed!

 

[Royal_Oud]

I would be interested in hearing peoples views on batch 14K01 ? I googled searched this batch and came up with nothing. Thanks in advance.

 

[tensor9]

I would be interested in hearing peoples views on batch 14K01 ? I googled searched this batch and came up with nothing. Thanks in advance.

I have a decant of 14K01. It smells much like 13T01 after a while, but at first it has a creamy smell to it that I did not detect in 13T01. It's a solid batch, IMO.

I'd like Creed to release some batches again with more of a floral element present.

 

[jboy072]

Hey all . I just purchased GIT on eBay . Could someone please help I'm a bit skeptical about the box as millesime is at the back . Please help so I can return to seller if not legit . Thanks

 

[deaftolight]

The pictures aren't too high-res, but it looks okay. Who was the seller?

 

[Fahrenheit13]

Just tried this yesterday for the first time and I have to say, what an awesome scent..!!

I've never tried cool water so I can't make a comparison but damn this stuff is nice. Hits you in your face with a blast of freshness but is not too overpowering. Can't wait till winter is over so I can really start testing this out...

 

[Blade107]

Looks legit. How much did you pay for it?

 

[Blade107]

Hey all . I just purchased GIT on eBay . Could someone please help I'm a bit skeptical about the box as millesime is at the back . Please help so I can return to seller if not legit . Thanks View attachment 40294 View attachment 40295 View attachment 40296

Looks perfectly legit. My box also had Creed in the front. How much did you pay for it?

 

[jboy072]

200 dollars

 

[Blade107]

200 dollars

Everything looks good from the pics and the price is average for an authentic bottle on Ebay. Enjoy it!