Creed Silver Mountain Water (launched in 1995) is a highly distinctive and acclaimed unisex fragrance from The House of Creed. It is an Aromatic scent, famous for its fresh, clean, and unique composition that evokes the exhilarating crispness of alpine air.
The fragrance was inspired by Olivier Creed's love of skiing in the snow-capped Swiss Alps, aiming to capture the scent of a mountain stream coursing through the icy landscape.
Scent Profile
Silver Mountain Water is crisp, clean, slightly sweet, and famously has an almost metallic or icy fresh quality, balanced by green and musky notes.
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Top Notes (The Icy Brightness): The opening is a sharp, invigorating burst of citrus that quickly establishes the cool, high-altitude theme.
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Bergamot and Mandarin Orange provide a bright, zesty freshness.
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Galbanum adds a dry, intensely green, slightly bitter dimension.
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Heart Notes (The Signature Accord): This is where the fragrance develops its unique character, blending green and fruity elements.
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Green Tea provides a clean, slightly herbal, and astringent core.
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Blackcurrant (or Cassis) is the key sweet, tart, and fruity note that, when combined with the tea, creates the characteristic "ink" or metallic aroma many people detect.
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An Ozonic Accord contributes to the sense of cool, fresh, mountain air.
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Base Notes (The Soft Foundation): The dry-down is clean, musky, and subtly warm, allowing the top and heart notes to retain their sparkle.
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Musk is prominent, giving the fragrance its lasting clean, almost creamy feel.
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Sandalwood adds a soft, subtle woodiness.
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Petitgrain (from the bitter orange tree) provides a touch of refined green-floral depth.
Overall Impression
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Vibe: Icy, crisp, clean, invigorating, and modern. It projects a sense of purity and understated elegance.
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Best for: It is a perfect unisex scent and is particularly favored for spring and summer daytime wear, though its unique freshness makes it suitable for all seasons. It is widely considered a safe and inoffensive scent for office environments
