Himalaya
CreedEau de Toilette2002
Side by side
Himalaya vs. XS Extreme
Is Himalaya better than XS Extreme?
Himalaya rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while XS Extreme projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
BergamotMuskCedar
citruswoodyfresh spicyaromatic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Himalaya and XS Extreme?
| Himalaya | XS Extreme | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Extreme |
| Launched | 2002 | 2000 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Olivier Creed, Erwin Creed | Rosendo Mateu, Gérard Anthony |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Himalaya and XS Extreme smell?
Himalaya
Citrus
Woody
Musky
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Aromatic
Animalic
XS Extreme
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Green
Citrus
Leather
Mossy
Rose
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Himalaya and XS Extreme share?
Top
Calabrian bergamotBergamotGrapefruitLemonSicilian lemon
MintPetitgrainBergamot
Heart
Sandalwood
JuniperRosewoodWatermelonRose
Base
MuskAmbergrisCedar
LeatherOakmossCedarMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
Calabrian bergamotBergamotGrapefruitLemonSicilian lemon
PetitgrainBergamot
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedar
RosewoodCedar
Animalic Notes
Ambergris
Leather
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Himalaya and XS Extreme work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Himalaya or XS Extreme?
| Himalaya | XS Extreme | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 2-4 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Himalaya and XS Extreme?
Himalaya is what Creed makes when it stops trying to impress and starts trying to belong. No Aventus drama, no flankers fighting for attention. Just a clean, office-safe.Himalaya
The watermelon in the heart throws people off. That's the point. It reframes masculine, green, almost wet, still grounded in cedar and leather. Not for the cautious.XS Extreme
The hunt
Where to buy Himalaya and XS Extreme
| Himalaya | XS Extreme | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.3 oz | $204.95fragranceshop | — |
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