Millésime Impérial by Creed is one of the house's most celebrated creations — and one of the finest marine fragrances ever made. Released in 1994 to commemorate the House of Creed's 250th anniversary, this citrus fruity marine EDP is a masterpiece of restraint and refinement: luminous, sophisticated, and deeply luxurious in the way that only Creed can achieve.
The opening is immediately distinctive and transportive: sea salt, bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon, and fruity notes arrive together with a sparkling, salty-citrus freshness that's vivid and multi-dimensional — the sea salt in particular gives it an immediacy and naturalism that sets it apart from any synthetic marine accord. The heart is where Millésime Impérial reveals its true sophistication: iris, sea notes, and musk weave together in a powdery, romantic accord that's cool and refined, with a quiet elegance that feels genuinely aristocratic. The dry-down is warm and lasting: sandalwood, ambergris, and woody notes build a luxurious, creamy base with exceptional longevity and the kind of depth and presence that only the finest raw materials can produce.
The Experience: Millésime Impérial is for the fragrance connoisseur who wants the finest expression of the marine genre — something that smells of the sea without smelling synthetic, that's fresh without being simple, and that carries the unmistakable signature of a house with 250 years of perfumery heritage. It's a unisex EDP that wears beautifully in warm weather and daytime settings, with enough depth and longevity to carry into the evening. At this price point, it's a genuine investment in one of perfumery's most enduring masterpieces.
Fragrance Profile:
- Top: Sea Salt, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Fruity Notes
- Heart: Iris, Sea Notes, Musk
- Base: Sandalwood, Ambergris, Woody Notes
Details: Eau de Parfum Spray • 3.4 oz / 100 ml • New • Unisex
