Original Vetiver
CreedEau de Parfum2004
Side by side
Original Vetiver vs. Gunpowder Cologne
Original Vetiver rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Gunpowder Cologne projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Original Vetiver | Gunpowder Cologne | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Cologne |
| Launched | 2004 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Erwin Creed, Olivier Creed | Marie Le Febvre |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Original Vetiver
Woody
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Powdery
Earthy
Musky
Amber
Gunpowder Cologne
Citrus
Green
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Musky
Floral
Woody
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotVetiver leafBitter OrangeMandarin Orange
BergamotGreen TeaHedione
Heart
CorianderPink PepperWhite Pepper
Lavender
Base
VetiverMuskAmbergrisSandalwood
MuskWoody Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Original Vetiver | Gunpowder Cologne | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 2-4 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Fresh vetiver interpretations tend to feel one-note. Original Vetiver avoids this trap by returning to a deeper, rootier vetiver alongside sandalwood and musk.Original Vetiver
Here's the trick: it doesn't smell like gunpowder at all. What it does smell like is the scent of someone who didn't try too hard but still got it right.Gunpowder Cologne