Perfumer Reviews 'Virgin Island Water' by CREED

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Жыл бұрын

Reviewing Creed's Virgin Island Water.
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@bdstansberry Жыл бұрын

100% on your evaluation. It's the same with nearly all of their fragrances and especially since they were acquired. VIW was an all day fragrance. Actually incredible for a freshie. Now, my dollars will support brands like yours instead. Honest and passionate creativity.

@Juliukas101 Жыл бұрын

So glad I discovered this channel. I like your delivery which manages to be informative and non-shouty without being boring. Absolutely fantastic. I agree with you about Creed VIW, it really doesn't last. The last time I bought a bottle was pre-Covid c. 2018. Now the 50ml is > £200! I can't currently afford a bottle however I spotted it in a fancy department store in town and took the opportunity to spray some on, and, lovely though it was, it didn't last. I might buy a bottle soon anyway just because I like it so much and it makes me feel happy. It reminds me of holidays!

@marktaylor4910 Жыл бұрын

Love the way you break it down, with the chemistry! Nice!

@dans4786 Жыл бұрын

Easily the best fragrance reviews on youtube. Super interesting descriptions with your chemistry and perfumery background . Peace from bklyn nyc

@jcb0920 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are so interesting. I could listen to rattle off raw material names for hours. FWIW, my wife has amazing skin for fragrances. Two maybe three sprays and it's on her all day. Her signature scent during the warmer months. I try it though and have a similar experience you mentioned.

@ronl8902 Жыл бұрын

great review and perfect for asmr too !

Жыл бұрын

You should try vintage VIW. I've tried both 120 ml sized bottles and the new ones, and it's not just a matter of performance: the old one is waaay richer, deeper, to the point I'd say is the best Creed has created. It's a shame it's watered down to this degree. Great review Aaron.

@James7995 Жыл бұрын

(in my most cynical tone) Blackrock’s fiduciary responsibility is to maximize value for share holders by leveraging brand positioning, not to maintain previous levels of product quality.

Жыл бұрын

@@James7995 hahah, fair enough. That much they are doing right, that's for sure.

@kartiloco9929 Жыл бұрын

And how exactly would one "try vintage VIW" ? It's not like you can buy them any more, at some point there won't be a chance to buy the old stuff any more anyways so I think there's no point looking for years old (probably used) bottles for ridiculous prices where nobody knows how they were stored, maybe even diluted with whatever (you can't know for sure can you), and when it runs out you probably won't have the option to buy one again because sooner or later there won't be any of the 'old' Creed batches on the market so.. don't know. Maybe avoid the whole company altogether nowadays?

@ABC-dw7pe Жыл бұрын

@@James7995 wrong use of the term fiduciary … but success in sounding like a pretentious popinjay👏

@ABC-dw7pe Жыл бұрын

@@kartiloco9929 you can get old formulations on eBay etc. why are you being such a negative c0ck?

@evan3scent 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Aaron. Very helpful

@ChescoYT Жыл бұрын

Tried it at the beginning of my fragrance journey, i really liked it. I want to revisit it again to see if i want it for a high-heat fragrance

@ChalupaJ23 Жыл бұрын

I love how much of an emphasis you put on performance on skin and not just “Great opening off a strip, 10/10” 😂

@jeffpatterson8633 7 ай бұрын

Love this frag for the summer. For the performance I get from VIW, might as well grab the Alexandria dupe. VIW doesn't last an hour and I'm in the Florida heat. Alexandria is wicked close and lasts a bit longer.

@YeCannyDaeThat Жыл бұрын

The video quality, the audio quality, the production quality, and most of all the perfume and science knowledge. This channel is the whole package!

@asparceproton1 Жыл бұрын

This is NOT being discontinued, per the Creed Boutique in Beverly Hills. This has to be my favorite summer fragrance I've smelled so far. I just wish the performance was a bit better, as my income is not conducive to spraying Creed fragrances 30x per wear. Despite this, I totally plan on getting a bottle when it gets closer to the season to wear it.

@frankmagyar4212 Жыл бұрын

Love the chemistry ticker in the corner!

@perfumeloverr Жыл бұрын

Yes they've watered it down again a really nice video ! Aaron please add your 'how would i improve on it' we love that part

@AaronTerenceHughes Жыл бұрын

Oh Ok!! Ofcause I am due to record again in November I will add that bit in! 🦄

@killersimpsofamericatv9411 Жыл бұрын

They watered it down with island water ...all natural

@andymitton824 Жыл бұрын

I can't wait for you to review rehab by initio!

@JoinTheProgress Жыл бұрын

This was my first experience with Creed. I'm not a freshie fan, so I'm not a Creed fan, and always thought Aventus smelled like soggy cardboard...but didn't hate it. Just thought it massively over-hyped. For me, VIW was/is very lime-heavy, my only complaint. It'd be the rare freshy-realm-style that I'm ok with, preferring the dry down past the lime. Cheers Aaron!

@davb228 Жыл бұрын

I own this one and really enjoy it in the summer. It's probably the only Creed fragrance that seems to last on my skin for 6-8 hours although needs a good 5-6 sprays. Apparently it's not been discontinued, however, a niche perfume shop owner in Tenerife told me that there's a material in it that's simply very difficult to get hold of at the moment.

@KenRus Жыл бұрын

I love this scent so much for warm weather. Vaca in a bottle. I have found that the Alexandria fragrances dupe of this last way longer than the og.

@wakeupchurch Жыл бұрын

Hawaii volcano or Hawaii volcano intense

@KenRus Жыл бұрын

@@wakeupchurch neither one will disappoint. I prefer intense though. I would suggest getting the 7 scent sampler and throwing both in there yo see which works best with your chemistry. Im on my 5th sampler lol

@NeL-1 Жыл бұрын

Aron do what you can to review whatever you can get your hands on Stephen Humbert Lucas (Venom Encarnat, God of Fire, etc). I would love to hear your review about that french house. Thanks in advance. 👍

@MustenMust Жыл бұрын

Spot on Aaron. I've sampled several Creed scents and they are amazing scents but it is impossible to justify buying a fragrance for that price with that performance. All their scents has such a extremely low performance, which is very unfortunate. For me it's not a price issue, even if it was half the price, I want something I can smell after one hour. Great review as always, thank you! 🙏

@user-pp9bl5gr1n 2 ай бұрын

I believe their fragrance are meant to sit and marinate for months or years I believe that’s when the performance shows

@steveb8269 Жыл бұрын

Completely agree with everything you say here Aaron, VIW is gorgeous but fleeting in terms of performance....for those who love the scent try Gorse by Laboratory perfumes

@finderkeeper836 Жыл бұрын

The one I just bought a couple days ago stuck to my shirt for 6 - 8 hours, projects nicely for the first hour. I think the current versions of GIT, VIW (& Viking) perform rather reasonably well. Aventus is, however, I agree, is massively reformulated, very diluted.

@martysnarf Жыл бұрын

I love both VIW and your Ozone, but I agree there is little to no similarity, and frankly Ozone blows this one away. So much more complex, and with better performance and uniqueness overall!! I experience the same abysmal performance, and for that price it is completely unacceptable. Thanks for the great review!

@felicecinque Жыл бұрын

My absolute favorite summer scent. It used to be strong and AMAZING. Now it's like water. I do have some old (discontinued) VIW body lotion, when you combine the two you get much more longevity and projection. Such a shame.

@Johnny-nd4lu 5 ай бұрын

Hey! What years would you say it still had strong and long lasting performance?

@jbittfragrance_reviews8687 Жыл бұрын

I have an old bottle (around 2010) and a bottle that just came out with the metal cap. Both perform very well on my skin. Sprayed the new bottle on about 3 hours ago (1 spray) and it still pushing off my skin

@Tsobe 11 ай бұрын

I've the new bottle with metal cap also, atleast 6 hour longevity which is more than enough for me.

@redsalmon951 Жыл бұрын

My last Creed 4oz bottle. Used up Aventus, MI and GIT 4oz bottles. I have a 2014 batch. A62114d01. I won't repurchase any Creed scents. It was fun while it lasted. My empty Aventus bottle still smells strong and masculine. As far as niche goes it was my most complimented scent. For designer it was CH 212

@aconcernedcitizen8011 Жыл бұрын

Your voice is amazing!!

@doctorjui Жыл бұрын

I bought one a few years ago. It lasted all day long, room filling but not offensive at all.

@vasiaurelian8621 Жыл бұрын

My friend gifted me a like 10 creed samples,and this performs good on me!I can’t decide wich one to pick a full bottle ,virgin island water or green irish tweed

@BriaRowe Жыл бұрын

This mixed with TF bitter peach is TO DIE FOR.

@banditgrovmalet Жыл бұрын

Bought this for my wife 2-3 years ago. Love at first sniff for both of us. I’ll have to disagree on the performance part. 3-4 sprays in the morning lasts all day on my (light Scandinavian) skin. Top 5 in my fragrance collection for sure!

@Schatje79 Жыл бұрын

You're very lucky and in the minority sadly :( I've noticed everyone has 1-2 Creeds that perform fantastic on their skin and the rest are decent to crappy in performance. For me, Royal Oud and Viking are monsters off my skin. VIW and MI will only last for 45-60 minutes max before becoming a skin scent. It sucks so bad because VIW is one of the best-smelling summer fragrances imo.

@Churros4eva Жыл бұрын

Buy another one today and tell us it has still the same performance.

@Churros4eva Жыл бұрын

I don't like any Creed I've tried

@banditgrovmalet Жыл бұрын

@@daniell5740 ....I don't find that note listed for this particular fragrance. 🤷‍♂

@ozcka4842 Жыл бұрын

Yes, the DNA is/was a 10/10. But like you said, it is not a perfume - it's Virgin Island WATER now

@felicecinque Жыл бұрын

exactly lol

@PerfectlyFreedom Жыл бұрын

I must be the luckiest person in the world. Creed is known for their incosistent batches, as every batch released feels and performs different. My batch is 2019, and my oh my, the VIW that I got literally lasts 10+ hours on my skin, which is uncalled for. The performance is on par with my strongest day-time fragrance; ADG Essenza, as both last all day on me. Truly agree with you that with such a tropical island getaways kind of scent, if added with monstrous performance, it is an easy 10/10!

@cheekster777 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Aaron.

@kartiloco9929 Жыл бұрын

Try "Malibù - Party In The Bay" by Simone Andreoli as an alternative to Creed's Virgin Island Water, it's very very similar but with better performance and costs less as well.

@mikekirby2085 Жыл бұрын

It smelled very drinky to me. Like something you get with an umbrella and a pineapple for $25. I guess the only thing I remembered about it was it smelled ‘thin’. Like paint not covering the primer.

@bill6529. Жыл бұрын

Totally agree, weak with no longevity at all! This summer my top fragrances were: 1)La cautiva by Fueguia parfums 2)Amber Cologne by Bortnikoff 3)Valiant by Boadicea the Victorious It would very interesting to review them!

@teddybear9426 Жыл бұрын

Is the performance decent of amber Cologne? I heard good things about it.

@bill6529. Жыл бұрын

@@teddybear9426 Yes it has good longevity and projection for a couple of hours for a fresh scent . Then it stays closer to the skin but gives wiffs. I usually apply double sprays beacause of the small amount that the sprayer gives. Very enjoyable experience. Its a refined perfume that you could wear all the wear round also in close high class enviroments!

@adriancata7203 6 ай бұрын

I had a sample of this fragrance loved it , i would like to purchase it in the future.

@harpalchauhan428 Жыл бұрын

Glad never bought a creed money well spent on kids instead. Thank you aaron for honest reviews and opinions 👍.

@punkask3619 Жыл бұрын

Best Summer Fragrance for me, better than Aventus! The projection is not as good but I just spray it on my clothes. I have Royal Mayfair, Aventus and GIT and they all last long and have projection. Make a stronger version of this and I'll buy it!

@brianmurphy6389 Жыл бұрын

I’d love to see a review of creed Royal oud! Definitely the best creed imo

@felicecinque Жыл бұрын

best Creed IMO

@the4thamigo Жыл бұрын

Best reviews hands down. Or hands dancing 🤔 whatever. Love it

@CinHotlanta Жыл бұрын

Dazzling scent - and too rare as a beachy coconut scent that's not based on the synthetic aquatic notes that make me queasy in high concentration, but yeah even at its vintage best it had subpar performance. I've heard many people say the performance on new bottles is wretched and I have no problem believing they've been working in cheaper replacement components since they were acquired. It reminds me more of an au fraiche that a boutique Caribbean resort would make available to guests and sell for a fortune at the gift shop.

@imaquis8368 Жыл бұрын

Lasts a good 4-6 hours on my skin. Though I get wayyyyyy better performance when it is super hot out. My bottle is a little older so that could have something to do with it.

@MuddyGreenMonster Жыл бұрын

Yeah, nice scent, but I prefer Gorse by Laboratory Perfumes. Lasts longer, smells similar but better & cheaper, too.

@rafaelhenck8169 Жыл бұрын

Same with me, a gorgeous scent for 20 minutes until it fades away. typical fragrance that rips off customers and deserve to be replaced by an affordable clone that smells close enough.

@ryanepps771 Жыл бұрын

How dare you tell the truth about a brand! Douchebags that defend Creed, will be upset

@eXeLtheking Жыл бұрын

Gorse is an exact dupe!

@stx7389 Жыл бұрын

@@ryanepps771 20 mins os impossible, they say 20 mins and it's close to skin, not disappeared

@mdsparks1973 Жыл бұрын

@@stx7389 Nah, it's f'really going in under 30 minutes. Literally had to drench myself with it to get it to last an hour, and I had a 2016 bottle. SMW, MI, and Himalaya are the same way. Just a bunch of sugar-water. Matter of fact, I spilled my mom's hummingbird feeder all over my hand, and IT lasted longer than the four listed.

@stx7389 Жыл бұрын

@@mdsparks1973 No its not, EDC lasts 2h, edt and edp way longer

@davebee70 Жыл бұрын

There is something that’s a lot cheaper but still a quality fragrance, long lasting too. It’s called GORSE. Would love to send you a sample if there is a way to do that? Love the channel Aaron ❤ Thank you!

@davebee70 Жыл бұрын

@@daniell5740 yeah it’s decent quality. You a Creed fan boy? Lol

@josesegura5340 Жыл бұрын

Spot on Aaron! Amazing fragrance, Insultingly weak performance at almost any price point. I have been dying to try your Ozone, but the shipping situation makes it too expensive in the US. I would be paying more for the shipping than for the fragrance. I do keep looking and perhaps will get lucky and be able to grab a bottle. Keep up the great work! Stay in touch with your higher self! I love your reviews

@AaronTerenceHughes Жыл бұрын

Maxaroma stocks my work

@josesegura5340 Жыл бұрын

@@AaronTerenceHughes he is in my area. Thank you!

@wildwilly824 Жыл бұрын

Really looking forward to purchasing from your line of fragrances I’m thinking. Daddy and Hard Candy 🙌🏼

@AaronTerenceHughes Жыл бұрын

Both Great choices

@TonyHarsh Жыл бұрын

Daddy is a must! Just waiting for the weather to cool down so I can start wearing it again!

@Jay-bw3fl 6 ай бұрын

Such a wonderful fragrance. I’ve been a fan for at least 10 years and it has never been strong and never lasted…but I still buy it at a discount. It’s just that good to my nose and nothing is really close enough to be a good replacement. I’ve searched. If anyone knows of anything that really does smell like a true VIW clone please let me know.

@MoahGentle 2 ай бұрын

My fave “beachy” or tropical kind of scent. Wouldn’t buy it for full msrp but at discount prices it’s fantastic. Lasts 4-5 hrs on me with good projection for the first 2 hrs or so.

@kimsvard Жыл бұрын

One of my all time favourites 👌

@KilluminatiMujahad Жыл бұрын

This and Neroli Portofino are my favourite summer scents. Also Creed has got it back in stock this week. I got an email to let me know.

@nilormi.4192 Жыл бұрын

Can you please do a review on Nudiflorum by Nasomatto? :)

@DivineFrag Жыл бұрын

Creed as a house having such wide variance by batch is to me unacceptable for a niche brand charging 250-300.

@naiemhaniff7062 Жыл бұрын

This smels exacrly like a coconut drink we have in our country called dawet. Spot on exactly same

@sayhellotoroy Жыл бұрын

btw, Aventus current batches starting from F000xxx have metal caps

@My_Work_Here_is_Done.. Жыл бұрын

I have a bottle that’s around 5 years old (the 120ml one) and it lasts quite a long time with decent-ish projection. I’ve not tried a newer bottle so can’t compare.

@Bette306 Жыл бұрын

Thank you must need info Creed is based in Paris, NYC etc currently owned by BlackRock Long Term Private Capital ?

@WhiteRangerTP 2 ай бұрын

I tried virgin island water in the airport several years ago and it didn't last long. Then i saw it a year ago in some store, tried it and it lasted very good on me for the rest of the day. Could it be that creed understood they went too far and actually made it good again?

@TommyVarekai Жыл бұрын

Hey Aaron, Its not discontinued, there's a ton of supply chain issues with VIW at the moment, same goes with Viking but thats a little easier to get at the moment, it will be back but it could take a year or so before we see it in stores again.

@GeekyBree Жыл бұрын

Aaron, do you plan, by any chance, to do workshops? Like helping people creating their own fragrance? It's my dream to do that, but the workshops here just feel like a soulless way to earn money. I want someone with your passion and knowledge to learn from. Is there a chance you would do that?

@onolicious9147 Жыл бұрын

Watched this review…then bought it. Just arrived today, I really like it…but so far, not quite worth the money. Showered it off, applied Dior Cologne (citrus) then layered the VIW and it was an excellent combo.

@__JPH__ Жыл бұрын

Please re review Sauvage EDT, I just watched your video from two years ago and would like to hear your thoughts on now

@karolis112assassin Жыл бұрын

I hope to see soon marc antoine barrios ganymede review. It would be amaizing to see your opinion about it

@jeffpatterson8633 Жыл бұрын

What's the name of your oud fragrance you mentioned briefly in the video. Thanks

@antoniofarrier9611 Жыл бұрын

Hey Aaron could you do a review on dolce&Gabbana mysterious night please

@eemo2093 Жыл бұрын

I like this one. Performs ok with my skin here in the north.

@NiKoJlaY Жыл бұрын

We need some review for cheap fragrances as well, for example: Chopard Black Incense Malaki. (:

@sammyreyna3188 Жыл бұрын

Aaron , can you give me some recommendations for some unsafe, non compliant and illegal perfumes . It sounds kinda cool lol

@swaynation677 Жыл бұрын

PLEASE get a 7.5ml discover atomizer of Rojas PDLN 3 😬 .. wear it for a week to really get a feel for it

@Battlescarred_Shogun Жыл бұрын

I don't want to play Devils advocate but can't it be so that there are not any good quality ingredients "legal" to use left to make a creation as potent as it was? Some ingredients might be hard or impossible to recreate/emulate . Correct me if I'm wrong. I'm here to learn.

@eXeLtheking Жыл бұрын

One of my favorites. That said, I’ve moved on from it. Gorse (a dupe) is a much better take on the notes due to the longevity.

@CurtisGabrielMusic Жыл бұрын

Take note Creed, Aaron has spoken.. sort your shit out. Great as always Aaron ❤

@MoahGentle Жыл бұрын

Same story with so many Creed frags. I only bought Aventus Cologne because the performance and scent made it worth the 240 dollars they asked for it - to me.

@ItsJesusLol Жыл бұрын

I have creed - Aventus edp,should I get the cologne? Or nah?

@thibauddenolle4324 2 ай бұрын

I forget about it after 10min as well but my wife still smells it when I am back from work in the evening. I quite like the fact that it’s both bold but won’t give me a migraine 😅

@Prins.F Жыл бұрын

I have Creed Virgin island water and can confirm what Aaron is saying. It’s nice, but lasts like 20 minutes… Not worth the high price!!

@carlesquiles9075 Жыл бұрын

This is a great one..... 👍🏻

@Showtime0986 Жыл бұрын

I know you Never compare the fragrances to your own, but from how you describe it, Ozone Sounds like the exact description of VIW 😅 I only have ozone but Never tested VIW and probably never will because creed in general is not my Go to for price/performance. Royal Oud is a nice woody freshie though, but also 4-6h performance max.

@chrisdenation1 Жыл бұрын

Quite disappointed what they did to the cap, why did they change the blue cap? Had a unique look with the blue. Also wouldn't have expected a plastic cap for that price. Other way cheaper perfumes do metal caps with a more luxury closing/opening system. But otherwise i like it for summer. Paid 150€ for 100ml

@OldSchoolVibes1978 Жыл бұрын

Telling it as it is Aaron..

@harryblinkhorn2792 Жыл бұрын

I have a clone of this by amour scents,lasts well

@scottyb.8710 Жыл бұрын

My favorite summer fragrance and it lasts on my skin for a long time.

@kabelo_m Жыл бұрын

define "long time"

@scottyb.8710 Жыл бұрын

@@kabelo_m five hours?

@drdarkpk2430 Жыл бұрын

Where could I get that shirt Aaron

@4fmagnet Жыл бұрын

My 2013 is monstrous. Lasts 10 hours, easy. It projects a lot at first, but then lasts and lasts!

@felicecinque Жыл бұрын

it used to be so good

@kyrilkaplan5011 Жыл бұрын

Yep...wondrfull opening...but it does not last. A bit on clothes but on the skin it vanishes quickly. I think previous formulation was better on that perspective...

@bosanac3174 Жыл бұрын

You should try musk aoud by roja dove it’s superbly amazing

@JesusTorres-jw8ep Жыл бұрын

If i may, it is a GORGEOUS scent. However that price is not fair at all to the consumer I believe i wore Tommy Bahama St. KITT for 20 bucks. I oversprayed and it lasted longer than VIW. Alot longer. Great scent, not worth the price though

@seezyc158 Жыл бұрын

Classic Creed roulette as my VIW lasts all day! To the point I find it grates on me; bought it last year. Odd. On a side note, liking your sincere reviews and am a fan of your Blood Orange - bring it back! Also are you saying Bergamont or is it an accent mix-up? 😊

@empera3zz Жыл бұрын

Blood Orange was delicious. so juicy and addictive creation.

@Cologneking408 Жыл бұрын

My favorite fragrance of all time. Idc how long it last. Even though on my wife it last 8 hours 🤷🏿‍♂️

@calebgodard4554 Жыл бұрын

Fragrances tend to stick to my skin forever, so I thought VIW would be fine despite its reputation for low longevity... I sprayed a lot and it lasted maybe 45 minutes (90 minutes on clothes before I had to push my shirt into my nose to smell anything. I usually don't care about that much about performance and I love the smell of VIW, but it was pretty unacceptable for me

@patricklynch9145 Жыл бұрын

i’ve always wondered, why do some fragrances just die off like that? what causes the fragrance to have such poor performance? do some aroma chemicals break down faster than others? Is it easily fixable?

@RossH1909 Жыл бұрын

Yes, its fixable, they could easily bring back the Creeds of old... but it would cost them more and they're enjoying the massive profits they're now making. Creed in name only now, won't go near the stuff.

@wk278 Жыл бұрын

Simone Andreoli - Malibu is 100x better than VIW. Can be a little tough to find in the US but it’s spot on to this and lasts all day on skin and days on clothes.

@minhoek3252 Жыл бұрын

Can you do review of Chanel no 5 parfum?

@danman3163 Жыл бұрын

Ask someone if they can smell it on you after 1 hour. Because I go noseblind myself to almost all the Creeds. But other people can smell them loud and clearly after 5 hours.

@brandontallacksen3727 2 ай бұрын

Is it noticeably masculine?

@davidbgreensmith Жыл бұрын

The lack longevity seems to be a common complaint about Creed fragrances. At this price tag, a plastic cap is taking the piss.

@Saxeh Жыл бұрын

I find this to be a very uplifting scent, and somehow it lasts all day on my skin.

@ChannelZero1031 10 ай бұрын

His voice is so intimidating. I am afraid to keep listening... Psyche! He just has this "I-will-kick-your-fucking-ass" vibe, like someone that does weights and is short-tempered. I hope to be wrong. Cheers.