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ddd5582 – :
A very fresh and juicy opening, like cutting a lime in half and squeezing the juice out over a bowl of fresh mint and then smell it. The mint has a cooling effect which adds to the whole green and fresh, classical eau de cologne feel. There is a slight sweetness balancing the blend, which I suppose is coming from the neroli. And within a few hours, I get something rubbery in the background, but thankfully it doesn’t stay for a long time. A simple and enjoyable wear.
Scent: 7.5/10
Longevity: 8/10
Projection: 6/10
karp – :
Selection Verte, more than any other perfume, has the ability to refresh my childhood memories. It’s an innocent scent, it does not and does not want to have anything seductive or exotic. I find it with deep roots in the traditional concept of aqua di cologne.
What makes it special is the irreproachable quality of the ingredients that I think are 100% natural, at least this is the sensation given by the harmonious balance of citrus and the grassy notes from which mint makes its most felt presence. Mint is an ingredient that in just a few perfumes has been successfully integrated, and the merit of Selectin Verte is, also from this point of view, exceptional.
For this kind of perfume and the fact that it is made up of natural ingredients, the logevity (4-6 hours) seemed to me at least decent.
But, there’s smething wrong in paradise – the price asked by Creed for this perfume is simply ridiculous. I always thought Selection Verte as a summer citrus fragrance to use generously and reapply it as often as needed, and at this price can only be an act of snobbery to choose it .
Fragrance 9/10
Projection Medium
Longevity 6 h
BILLI761 – :
This is myself as a child. Standing, or most likely running through a grove of citrus, grabbing at the low hanging branches until they splinter open and mix with the crushed leaves in my tiny hands. My fingers are numb and cold, red. I can see the sunlight through them when I hold them up to the light.
I have to go to this fragrance as a child. If my adult self has to rationalize $400+ for a bottle of citrus, I’m at odds with it. But (like a lot of Creed offerings-not all of them, but a lot of them), there are transporting elements in each note, each time it’s felt, when the time is right.
There is citrus, no doubt. It’s woody, green-yellow fibre and sap from a flexing bough that’s seasons away from bearing fruit.
There’s a cooling mint, mentholating the opening on the skin, but not any more than the wind. It’s there, but only because you’d notice it if it wasn’t.It’s part of the whole picture.
I don’t (overtly) get any of the advertised pepper or ambergris, nor the much-craved (“is it going to be in this one?”)dry down I shamelessly lust for in my favourite Creed Scents.
This is what I love about it-I’m perpetually falling through these green boughs of eternally fresh citrus.
I’ve re-visited this dozens of time now before coming to the conclusion/submission that (for my nose) it’s myself as a child , and quite possibly the best/truest/most original citrus accord I’ve experienced that doesn’t have bark or leaves on it.
It’s Beautiful.
sinet87 – :
Creed Selection Verte is yet another freshie from the EDT era that is timeless and lovely, really so agreeable and unisex and pleasant.
I detect a mellifluous blend of all the key note elements—citrus, neroli, pepper, and mint—along the abstract Creed DNA of ambergris. It’s almost surprising to me that there are no woody notes included since Selection Verte seems so grounded in the dry down especially.
Regardless, this is very well done, along the lines of the better Creed freshies I’ve tried (there are plenty, though) and another neat entry of the EDT line that seems positively timeless.
Certainly this is more geared toward warm weather wearing but it’s robust enough to wear year-round in colder climates, even, though one might need to apply a little more when the mercury dips down.
It performs comparably to most Creed freshies, which never do spectacularly on my skin but are always good enough given teh refinement of the scents themselves.
The green/mint/citrus combination naturally leads me to compare it to Green Valley, and though I’ve not yet done a side-by-side, my recollection from GV is that Selection Verte is a bit more wearable, the mint more subdued and in harmony with the citrus and pepper than out in front as it is in GV.
Really a great freshie that’s underdiscussed and probably not assisted by its availability being limited to the 250ml flacons at $515 rather than a lower price point for an atomizer. Still, try a decant if you can.
8 out of 10
kotlik opastniy – :
Without a doubt, one of the hidden gems by Creed. Just unfortunate that you have to invest in 250ml in order to get some from them.
Selection Verte is one of the few fresh summer scents that contain little or no citrus. The focus here (to my nose) is mint and ambergris (read ambrox). The mint is put together very well, long lasting and yet bold and ready to make a statement.
It’s silage and longevity are quite good. It’s easy to overspray which only results in anosmia, but otherwise the scent could easily last 6-8 hours.
I get a really strong menthol-like cooling sensation when I first apply it, meaning this is strictly a summer scent for me, but it could work as a comfort scent after a warm bath or shower.
I’ve gradually used up a bit from my bottle, which I think speaks for itself. Nothing seductive or out-of-the-ordinary about it, just a perfect scent for warm weather that I won’t be bored of for some time. I’ve used it in hot Mediterranean climates year in, year out and it works a treat. Just what you need in the heat when you don’t want to be drowned in a warm scent. Delicious!
angeldef – :
This right off the bat smells almost exactly like Fruit Stripe, the gum that used to be in stores years ago (yes, the one with the zebra logo). I usually don’t like florals but the neroli really does work incredibly well with the lime and mint to make one cohesive scent. This is unlike other citruses, such as Bergamote 22, where the florals stick out like a sore thumb. My only qualm about this one is that I have to soak myself with it to get any sort of significant performance.
With that being said, Selection Verte is hands down one of the most pleasant and natural smelling fragrances I have encountered.
david_logua – :
The scent starts with lime like “floral” citrus followed quickly by addition of mint. I put floral in quotations as it doesn’t add much floralness (?) to the scent but adds subtle creamy sweetness to the citrus, rounding out the scent. The mint here adds cooling touch without being overly sharp like a lot of other fragrances. This initial phase is so lovely but unfortunately it doesn’t like longer than an hour.
The scent soon transitions into mostly minty scent with addition of pepper and “herbal notes”, reminding me of guerlain Homme (albeit lighter and with hint of citrus).
There are a lot of “mojito” scents out there but none of them are airy, and clean like this scent. Unfortunately, the top notes of the scent dissipate way too quickly, making it hard to justify the price tag, regardless of the quality of the scent.
desatka – :
From the moment I first sampled this fragrance I was amazed by Creed’s Selection Verte. Citrus (mainly lime), mint, neroli, pepper…it just doesn’t seem like it should work, but it does, and it does so gloriously. The lime note in this somehow seems to go on forever–which regrettably isn’t as long as one might like given the cost, but is still quite respectable. The mint is both invigorating and enticing, and there is an herbaceous note that lends the composition dignity and balance. I save this one for very special occasions: in fact I wore it on my wedding day.
Дим788 – :
Smells like an old school turn of the century cologne but with a sense of minimalism within the Creed formula. There’s an herbal mintiness to this one that’s just the right amount of energy to keep it invigorating (like the description says) without being too harsh.
Like many of Creed’s fragrances it’s simple, the longevity sucks (2-3 hours) and it’s overpriced. But it’s certainly quality. Definitely underrated.
Poshliachok – :
I had a really hard time pulling the trigger on this one but the beautiful interplay between lime and mint, and the simplicity of the formula convinced me otherwise. To my nose this opens with a light licorice (a result of the interplay between the mint and lime) and throughout its short, but beautiful duration (around 2 hours), it takes turns intertwining the notes between the line and mint, sometimes together and sometimes separate. The result is that this often changes in character, first licorice, then lime alone and then mint, then licorice again. This helps keep the journey interesting for what is a very basic formulation. Undoubtedly pricey at $470 a flacon, its worth while if you love light, simple formulas with interesting interplay between the notes. Sillage is soft and longevity (as with many Creeds) is poor but well worth it just to catch the freshness out of the bottle. Was it a favorite of Freud? I don’t care, its certainly one of mine.
Zigura_77 – :
Simple, boring not complicated. All I can smell in this cologne is Citronella, very weak scent.
In Thailand we use Citronella ( Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt ) for mosquito repellent
dobrik7 – :
hullhockey91:
Creed did not create this in 1901. If you believe that I have a bridge to sell you. Creed was tailoring and making clothing until the late 60’s and that’s when Olivier decided he enjoyed making fragrances and the Creed house was transformed into a fragrance house and after that all their fragrances except for the stuff they put in the scented leather gloves were born.
gicubaxan – :
Starts off with a strong citrus with a hint of mint. Extremely well blended it slowly mellows out revealing its fruity floral heart with that beautiful citrus in the background. Then lastly your left with a pepper ambergris slight mint aroma radiating off you. It truly is gorgeous has a positive affect on mood. I love this.
As mentioned wearing it for the first time in summer. The mint provides a good 45 minutes of cooling on the skin. I can’t believe how amazing this fragrance is.
LEITTO – :
Starts with citrus and slowly pepper and spicy notes emerge. Compared to all other Creeds, this is the least intrusive and most relaxing spice. Citrus notes create a symphony with mint during the opening.
I adore how well this was mixed. Mint notes, which can be extremely overpowering were appropriately subdued by the other notes. After reading Dullah’s review, I agree that the mint notes are multi-dimensional, complex, and perfectly balanced.
This is a true masterpiece.
Igorsachkov – :
The epitome of classic and fresh colognes. The beautiful opening of citrus and mint is breathtaking. A very slight and ephemeral pepper note blends beautifully with the neroli and what I suspect to be bergamot and lime. As it dries, the neroli blossom begins to shine and it is here I capture a glimpse of another Creed offering, Neroli Sauvage. The peppermint remains delicate and never overbearing. Amongst the herbal notes included, I detect a hint of basil and verbena. I believe this would be great year round, but seems it would be especially cooling and refreshing in Spring and Summer. The fact that this cologne originated in 1901 and seems still relevant in the world of fragrance today, is a testament to the fantastic artistry and expertise of the Creed house. In a word, timeless…. (66)
flarmIllupmub – :
An epic sleeper, given that it’s quite possibly the best Eau de Cologne going, (no, really).
Complex yet traditional in character. The subtle, front edged note of mint lifts this above the purely citrus/neroli crowd and makes it sparkle like nothing else.
Astonishingly good.
Cixskitty – :
There’s not much I can add to Dullah’s fantastic and thorough review, but here’s my take on Selection Verte:
I’m not a huge fan of Creed, however I will admit that they have a few excellent gems in their collection. And, like more and more fragrance houses these days, they seem to be saving their best work a secret to many, or, as they part it, part of a “Private Collection”. Just like many great bands put some of their best work into their b-sides, Creed’s Private Collection is there for true aficionados looking to get the full Creed experience.
Selection Verte, which, according to Creed, was supposedly worn by Sigmund Freud (not something I completely believe, but whatever), is a testament to quality in materials and superb blending. It COULD just be a standard-issue Eau de Cologne with good materials and execution, e.g. Chanel or Guerlain’s, but instead you have an incredibly fresh, bright, nose-tickling citrus melody with some sweet green notes in the background. This is easily the strongest and longest-lasting pure citrus fragrance I know of besides Orange Sanguine by Atelier Cologne; it just keeps going and going and going and going. The brightness of the citrus is almost too much at first – it sucker punches you in the nose so hard that there’s almost a chlorine-like smell, but this truly is a long-lasting natural citrus. The fact that such a simple accord can be made so pure yet full of vibrancy and life is a testament to the artistic side of perfumery. Anyone can make a citrus cologne, but it takes a true artist to give it life and sparkle.
I was fortunate enough to spot a spray tester (apparently Creed made a few) of Selection Verte at the Neiman Marcus at the Tyson’s Corner mall in Virginia, and I was immediately blown away by how strong yet natural-smelling it was. Not only that, but I put this fragrance on as I was walking out the door on a cold January evening; it has managed to hold up over 4 hours in the cold, so I can only imagine how strong and refreshing this stuff must be in the heat. Look, I know I’m not always kind to Creed, but at the rate at which Selection Verte is getting rarer and rarer… I may just have to set aside a few paychecks and fork over the dough for this one. I don’t think I’m gonna find a better citrus fragrance for a long time.
gdv616intitytek – :
Lovely, refreshing fragrance!, especially in the heat of summer. The citrus & mint in the opening are effervescent and remain natural through the dry down. Applied heavily (6 – 8 sprays) I get 6 hours of fresh, green minty pleasure.
Endolvelete – :
I like the scent but not on my skin; where it turns sour and smells like sweat… Sad.
edit: I agree with you DULLAH, this is one of the most natural fresh scent ever. Creed are making amazing scents, unfortunately, I can’t wear this one. If I have to chose, I’ll buy Royal Water to replace this merveille.
8/10
ml65 – :
Not many scents can legitimately claim the quality of timelessness. Selection Verte is one of them. This scent is the finest citrus/spice/floral I’ve come across, one which shares some ingredients with traditional EDC’s, but has a very unique and optimistic character all it’s own.
This starts of with a strong blast of several different types of mint leaf, combined with several different types of Citrus, all of them utterly natural and in perfect proportion to one another. The cool peppery bite of the Peppermint is tempered by the Sweet-leafiness of the Spearmint. The tanginess of the Lemon and Lime is complimented by the sweetness of Mandarin. All of this is underscored by a wonderfully sober bergamot note.
15 minutes later, this cool/tart blast begins to mellow, retaining the same great character. The green leafiness of the mint is now much more apparent than the chilled initial blast, indicating the likely use of a whole-plant-absolute (leaves, stem, flower, root) as opposed to a distilled mint oil. The bitter terpenes of the citrus have also given way to the more aromatic components of citrus, and the other aromatic herbal and spice notes, as well as the floral notes, begin to emerge.
This is the stage I enjoy so much, when the incredibly fresh upper-end essences of the Neroli/orange blossom, clove bud, and Sweet Pea flowers create a quiet aura of new life……of spring. Of course, the lower-registers of mint and citrus are still there, so it almost creates the illusion of the “perpetual harvest”, when one is enjoying the fruits of a tree or plant, at the same time that the very tree is putting forth new growth. I cannot stress enough how much i like this stage of Selection Verte.
As the mint and Citrus recede further, the character of that harmonious interplay does not, it seems only to deepen. This is not some work of magic, just the result of well-chosen notes, placement, and blending. the Neroli serves to continue the character of citrus, only sweeter and deeper, and the basil/herbs continue the green leafy character of the Mint, although not cool, now warmer. Even the light use of clove bud seems to continue to build on the small amount of spicy eugenol present in significant amounts in certain species of Green Citrus.
While the theme continues, albeit in a sweeter and somewhat ‘warmer’ way, a new note, serving the same sobering purpose as the bergamot did in the topnotes….white peppercorns. This note is never too prominent like the peppered note in Penhaligon’s Opus1870, it plays it’s sobering role quietly and perfectly.
After the tart citrus is gone,and just as the Neroli begins to lessen in strength, and the aromatic herbs risk taking the scent into a rustic, slightly less optimistic direction, a wonderfully green floral note comes in to again set the balance of this scent….Sweet Pea.
When I first saw the note list, I was confused, thinking of the vegetable we all eat, and the opaque, soft greenness of Selection Verte in this late stage kept me confused for some time. Sweet Pea is in fact, a sweetly scented Vine Flower species, with a very unique scent……a scent that is not common in men’s colognes, nor feminine perfumes for that matter. No mind, the choice of this green floral note for Selection Verte is a perfect landing, with the light clove, herb, and pepper adding just the right touch of spice to balance the last stage of the composition, which lasts surprisingly well, given how short-lived the topnotes are.
The note list lists Ambergris, but I get none, perhaps the amount is so small as just to help longevity and texture, without being otherwise detectable.
Nonetheless, this is without doubt one of the greatest herbal/floral/citrus scents ever created, if not the absolute best. It’s quality and natural appeal are utmost, and it’s character is as incredibly fresh and ALIVE today as it was when it was created.