Bringing this invigorating feeling back into the fragrance laboratory, perfumers throughout history have used fragrant oils extracted from the citrus blossom and fruits to create uplifting, joyful scents, imbued with a sense of optimism and freshness. Each member of the citrus family brings with it unique sensorial qualities, such as the headiness of bergamot, the aromatic sweetness of grapefruit, the sensuality of neroli, the playful juiciness of mandarin or the fresh zing of lemon.

Light and bright, citrus scents create an instant burst of invigorating freshness, the perfect notes to awaken the senses and refresh the mind. These opening notes instantly capture the attention, before making way for the heart and base notes, unveiling the full spirit of the fragrance. Depending on the fragrance, the heart and base notes may perpetuate the freshness of the citrusy opening, or reveal something entirely new – such as floral opulence, bold woodiness or spicy intrigue. This is a testament to the extraordinary flexibility of citrus.Citrus scents are renowned for their aromatherapeutic power – cheerful orange, mandarin and bergamot are often said to uplift the mind, promoting a good mood and a sunny outlook. Grapefruit is thought to promote mental acuity, and along with lemon, helps to alleviate feelings of fatigue. Neroli, extracted from the blossom rather than the fruit, has an altogether different effect, its rich fragrance it is often used to promote feelings of calmness and relaxation. This power is expertly harnessed by the perfumer, who understands precisely how to use these captivatingly scented extracts to create fragrances that enchant, uplift and invigorate.

It is no wonder that citrus notes play an important role in many of the world’s most extraordinary perfumes, and when it comes to the House of Creed’s fragrance collection, there is certainly no exception. Here, we reveal the Creed fragrances for him and for her that pay a passionate homage to citrus, elevating the fresh and bright nature of these sunny ingredients into complex, full bodied perfumes that enliven and invigorate, spritz after spritz.