7
Notes
8
Accords
2
Perfumers
Himalaya
masculine
Created by Erwin Creed, Olivier Creed
Himalaya by Creed is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Himalaya was launched in 2002. Himalaya was created by Olivier Creed and Erwin Creed. Top notes are Calabrian bergamot, Grapefruit and Sicilian Lemon; middle note is Sandalwood; base notes are Musk, Ambergris and Cedar. Oliver Creed created this masculine fragrance in remembrance of his Tibetan mountain-climbing expedition. Himalaya conveys the magnificence, beauty, power and eternity of the unapproachable mountains with snow-covered peaks. The flacon for Himalaya is unique among the Creed collection for its metallic exterior, which resembles both a mountaineer's canteen as well as the shiny surface of ice on mountain rocks. The fresh, citrusy opening offers notes of grapcefruit, bergamot and lemon. The fragrance takes an oriental turn with a heart featuring sandalwood, all on a base of musk, ambergris and cedarwood.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
35%
Win
98%
Spr
87%
Sum
66%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
38%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
3,042 votes
4.06
Love it
1.2k39%
Like it
1.2k39%
OK
2889%
Dislike
31210%
Hate it
421%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 32 community opinions from Reddit
6.8
/ 10 community score
Creed Himalaya is an underrated, pleasant fragrance with a distinctive cool, icy quality that appeals to many wearers. However, it suffers from significantly weaker performance and longevity compared to other Creed offerings, making it best suited as a personal scent rather than a statement fragrance. The high price point is difficult to justify given cheaper alternatives with similar profiles exist.
Strengths
- Unique icy, cool aesthetic that evokes snowy mountain landscapes
- Versatile for most occasions and works well on both men and women
- Pleasant clean, fresh scent that most people find inoffensive and likeable
- Hidden gem that is underappreciated within the Creed lineup
Weaknesses
- Poor performance and longevity compared to other Creeds like Aventus
- Low projection requires heavy application and close proximity for scent to be noticed
- Overly clean and soapy profile lacks distinctiveness or complexity
- Expensive for the performance offered, with cheaper alternatives like Rabanne XS available
Best for
Personal wear and intimate spacesWarm weather and above 85°F temperaturesOffice and gym environmentsSpring and summer occasions
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
