Happy October, everyone! I know it may seem a little weird to be talking about lavender just after fall has started; it does seem like more of a spring or early summer kind of thing. And I’m really not much of a lavender girl. Those sachets, room sprays, essential oils, etc., have tended to give me a headache in the past. But on a recent trip to the big city, I passed by the Creed counter and the bottle of Aberdeen Lavender was sitting out, front and center.
Normally, I’d have walked on by, but years ago, a chance encounter with Chanel Jersey left me surprised and pleased and not nearly as anti-lavender as I’d been in the past, so I stopped and spritzed.
I found the Aberdeen to be elegant and soothing; the hints of lily, tuberose and lemon rounded off the lavender nicely and resulted in a gently floral but ultimately warm, smoky, almost YSBB (your skin but better) scent. A hint of a fougere draped in a light Oriental wrap, I found it eminently wearable and deliciously cozy. Its lasting power isn’t heavy but it does leave a pleasant veil of scent lingering for a good while. In fact, this beauty might be a prime candidate as a late evening, bedtime scent.
Now I wouldn’t want to spritz this on at this time (too warm where I am), but it was nice dabbed on in the early evening ,and I’m looking forward to wearing it fully on upcoming cooler days. I realize that Creed does not come cheap but thankfully, decanters like Surrender to Chance carry the line and make it easy to sniff.
I really liked Aberdeen on me, and am thnkining it’d be pretty amazing on a guy. Will have to sneak a bit on DH when he’s not looking and get a whiff for myself.
Notes per Fragrantica: bergamot, rosemary, lemon, artemisia, lavender, lily, tuberose, rose, patchouli, leather and vetiver.
Have any of you tried Creed Aberdeen Lavender? What are your favorite lavender scents and/or Creed fragrances?
MEM is my lavender true love. But Forreau Noir and Jicky are so good too, at the smooth, soft, furry other end of the spectrum.
A cozy lavender! That sounds like an oxymoron! I like lavender as a soothing aromatherapy scent, but don’t wear it much in perfume, other than Encens et Lavande, which is kind of a Goth lavender.
Not a Creed fan, but I sniffed this one and found it decent. I prefer gourmand lavenders: Kiki, Lavandes Trianon, Fourreau Noir.
this sounds like a must-try for me. I’ve become a lavender fan the past few years. My favorites are: Burberry Brit Rhythm for Her, Gris Clair, Encens et Lavande, Reverie Au Jardin.
I love L’Artisan Parfumeur Bucoliques de Provence – Lavender, Iris, Leather. A nice bedtime perfume, too.
Heya Ann,
This line from Creed, in their lovely bottles, sparked my interest from day one. They are all very nice takes on their themes. The only one I purchased was Iris Tubereuse but now you have me interested to go back and try the Lavender again.
Thanks,
Portia xx
OOO I love lavender and Aberdeen has been on my to try list for a while. I do associate lavender with the fall and enjoy the pure essential oil straight up or mixed with other oils such as cedar, patchouli or vanilla. I recently tried the EB Florals Lavender and thought it was beautifully done. I also enjoy Jo Malone’s Amber & Lavender.