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In 1760, in London, James Henry Creed founded the House of Creed. It rapidly grew a favourite with the English Court and Queen Victoria appointed Creed an official supplier.

Soon, the House of Creed was chosen by all the courts of Europe : from Napoléon III, Empress Eugénie, Francis-Joseph, Elizabeth of Austro-Hungaria to Chritina of Spain, Creed's creations were recognised for their quality, refinement and originality.

In 1854, under Empress Eugénie, the House of Creed moved to Paris and soon acquired notoriety.
With a very selective clientele, Creed went on creating more than two hundred unique and exclusive scents, all original and hand-made. These masterpieces were produced by the Creed family over the years.
Today, Olivier Creed, Master Perfumer of the House, has decided to introduce to the five continents the fruit of his creative flair.

The Creed "Vintages" have been elaborated from essences of great quality and contain the highest percentage of natural components in the French perfume industry. When in France or travelling abroad, Olivier Creed personally selects the purest rose essences from Bulgaria, Turkey or Morocco; as well as Jasmine and Irises from Florence, Tuberoses from India, genuine Parma Violets and so on...
The infusion technique, now abandoned by modern industry, enables Olivier Creed, a perfectionist, to preserve the originality of his fragrances. Creed trade mark, as a result, manufactures its own infusion of vanilla, civet, musk and ambergris. The components are then weighed, mixed, macerated and filtered, all by hand in the highest tradition of the founder, James Henry Creed.

Original and exclusive bottles with glass stoppers covered with natural leather preserve the precious fragrance : Flower Fantasia, Empress Eugénie Jasmine, Green Irish Tweed, Vanisia, Fleur de Bulgarie....
Olivier Creed is an expert at creating his own scents : this is unique in the French perfume industry and most probably accounts for his far reaching success.

Sixth in the family line, he is today Master Perfumer of a House which has been in the family business for over 230 years and which, he hopes, will remain so for many years to come.
His son, Erwin, is Senior Perfumer and his daughter, Olivia, is an art designer for Creed.

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Perfume was a holistic, integral part of the ancient Egyptians' religious rituals. The importance of perfume to the civilization is underscored by the existence of Nefertem, the god of fragrance.
The word "perfume" has its roots in Latin: per meaning "through" and fumus meaning "smoke." The French word parfum describes the pleasant smells emitted from burning incense.
The court of Louis XV was named "le cour parfumee" ("the perfumed court") because scents were applied daily not just to the skin but also to clothing, fans and furniture. Madame de Pompadour, the king's mistress, ordered generous supplies of perfume. At that time, perfume substituted for soap and water.
The House of Creed was founded in 1760, and its fragrances have long been a favorite of royal families, dignitaries and celebrities.
Some of the specially created fragrances from the House of Creed include Vintage Tobarome for Winston Churchill, Fleurissimo commissioned by Prince Rainier for Princess Grace's wedding day and Spring Flower for Audrey Hepburn.

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Renowned as "the costliest perfume in the world," the Joy line was created in 1930 by haute couture designer Jean Patou. One ounce of the lavish scent contains 10,600 jasmine flowers and 28 dozen May roses. The luxurious composition is coveted by women...
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Angel

ANGEL INNOCENT for women was created by THIERRY MUGLER and introduced in 1998. Angel Innocent contains bergamot, mandarin, passion fruit and is accented with honey, almonds and amber making Angel Innocent perfect for casual use. Angel Innocent and other genuine fragrances are available at our discount online store.

Thierry Mugler created Angel for men in 1997. It is the result of the following top fragrance Notes: peppermint, lavender and patchouli. The middle notes are: coffee, tonka and vanilla and the base of the fragrance is: caramel, chocolate and musk. Angel is recommended for evening use.

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Eau d'Hadrien by Annick Goutal for Women

A truly sparkling, zesty combination of lemon, grapefruit, and cypress that evokes the heat of the Mediterranean sun and the coolness of the shade of a lemon tree. Eau d'Hadrien is a truly fresh scent that's suitable for both women and men of any age.

Blend:
Citrus-Fresh.
Notes:
Sicilian Lemon, Grapefruit, Citron, Cypress.
Style:
A timeless scent for any age and any season.

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Woman: Launched in 1997, By Dolce & Gabbana Woman is an intoxicating blend that expresses the essence of feminine beauty and contemporary style.

Notes: Clementine, Bergamot, Tiger Lily, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Musk.
Style: A contemporary and feminine fragrance.

Man: Introduced in 1994, By Dolce & Gabbana Man is a heady elixir of spices with a heart of lavender. A masculine fragrance that embodies sensuality and free spirit.

Blend: Spicy.
Notes: Nutmeg, Pepper, Lavender, Sandalwood, Amber, Leather.
Style: Masculine and free-spirited.