Millesime Imperial
Sea salt opens it before anything else, and that sequence matters: Millesime Imperial establishes its marine character immediately, citrus arriving second. Sicilian lemon and bergamot build the middle with a brightness that iris then shades into something cooler and more complex. The finish is salt and musk, close to the skin, drier than an aquatic should be able to manage.
Why We Carry This
Thirty years on, Millesime Imperial remains the most refined marine fragrance Creed has produced. The iris heart is what most aquatics skip, and it is exactly what keeps this one from dating.
Scent Profile
Top notes: Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Lemon, Sea Water
Heart notes: Iris, Melon, Neroli, Sea Salt
Base notes: Musk, Ambergris, Sandalwood
Character
Accords: Aquatic, Citrus, Fresh, Woody, Powdery, Floral
Perfumer: Olivier Creed
Launched: 1994