Creed 1760

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Opening it's signature black bottle, the subtle yet masculine aroma of Green Irish Tweed takes you back to the golden days when Hollywood was the epicenter of style and elegance.  Even though those times have sadly past, you can at least still smell like a true gentleman, as Green Irish Tweed was formulated especially for the king of class himself, Cary Grant.


The Creed family tradition of perfumery has been passed down from father to son since its founding by James Henry Creed in 1760.  Priding itself for its hand infusing technique and use of the finest natural ingredients, Creed fragrances have been prized for centuries by royalty and film stars alike.

George III c. 1800
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What I find especially awesome about the company is that it still produces every fragrance it has ever made, even its Royal English Leather commissioned in 1781 by King George III.  As the story goes, Creed was the royal tailor and scented the King's gloves with a signature scent.  The King enjoyed the smell so much, he requested a fragrance for the body and the Creed legacy was born.


I'm a huge fan of GIT because of its history, versatility, and subtlety, but instead of jumping head in and making the $285 investment (trust me it's well worth it), I suggest trying out one of their $35 sample packs of five featured fragrances.  Alternatively, you can experience for yourself at the Creed Boutique at 794 Madison Ave in New York.

"Everyone wants to be Cary Grant.  Even I want to be Cary Grant." --Cary Grant