Delphinus by Creed
Brand: Creed
Concentration: EDP
What it smells like
A luminous blend of incense, powdery florals, creamy vanilla, and warm amber wrapped in soft leather and cedarwood.
Is Delphinus worth it?
How it smells: Opens with almond, incense and pink pepper, orris and heliotrope at the heart, then dries down to Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean.
Scent Score: 70/100 (Good). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 69, reputation 59, versatility 87, layerability 74 and value 54, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts a full workday. Projection: Projects strongly. People will notice. Best for: Spring, fall and winter, for evenings and dates. Layering: Layers well with many fragrances. Leans: Unisex.
Scent Character
Oriental · Amber Floral
EDP · Introduced 2024 · Unisex
Key accords: Almond, Incense, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, Orris, Heliotrope
Top Notes
- Almond
- Incense
- Pink Pepper
- Black Pepper
Heart Notes
- Orris
- Heliotrope
- Orchid
Base Notes
- Bourbon Vanilla
- Tonka Bean
- Leather
- Amberwood
- Patchouli
Occasions: Evening, Date, Special Occasion, Office
Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring
Fragrance overview
Delphinus by Creed belongs to the oriental fragrance family. A luminous blend of incense, powdery florals, creamy vanilla, and warm amber wrapped in soft leather and cedarwood. Delphinus opens with Almond, Incense, Pink Pepper, and Black Pepper. The heart brings Orris, Heliotrope, and Orchid. It dries down to Bourbon Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Leather, Amberwood, and Patchouli.
How to wear Delphinus
On skin, Delphinus by Creed has good longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall, winter, and spring. Reach for it for evening, date, special occasion, and office. Its best layering match in the catalog is Bleu de Chanel by Chanel. Apply Delphinus first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Delphinus : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Delphinus opens with Almond, Incense, Pink Pepper, and Black Pepper.
The heart brings Orris, Heliotrope, and Orchid.
It dries down to Bourbon Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Leather, Amberwood, and Patchouli.
What to layer with Delphinus
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel
TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share incense, pink pepper, and patchouli.
Order: Apply Delphinus first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Delphinus : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel
Good Girl by Carolina Herrera
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share almond, orris, and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Delphinus first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Good Girl on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Delphinus : 2 sprays Good Girl
Nuit d'Issey by Issey Miyake
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share incense, black pepper, and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Delphinus first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Nuit d'Issey on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Delphinus : 2 sprays Nuit d'Issey
Patchouli Magnetik by Maison Crivelli
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share tonka bean and patchouli.
Order: Apply Delphinus first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Patchouli Magnetik on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Delphinus : 2 sprays Patchouli Magnetik
Indecent Cherry by Born To Stand Out
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share heliotrope and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Delphinus first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Indecent Cherry on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Delphinus : 2 sprays Indecent Cherry
Pairings to approach with care
Legacy by Maison Asrar
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Not Recommended · 31/99
Delphinus has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Legacy brings a citrus contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Delphinus first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Legacy on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Delphinus : 2 sprays Legacy
Bogoss Blue Temptation by Zara
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Bogoss Blue Temptation brings a fruity contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Delphinus first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bogoss Blue Temptation on top for fruity lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Delphinus : 2 sprays Bogoss Blue Temptation
Related fragrances and why
- Bleu de Chanel by ChanelTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include incense, pink pepper, and patchouli.
- Good Girl by Carolina Herrera — Both include almond, orris, and tonka bean.
- Nuit d'Issey by Issey MiyakeBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include incense, black pepper, and tonka bean.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Delphinus?
Delphinus opens with Almond, Incense, Pink Pepper, and Black Pepper. The heart brings Orris, Heliotrope, and Orchid. It dries down to Bourbon Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Leather, Amberwood, and Patchouli.
How long does Delphinus last, and how strong is it?
Delphinus by Creed has good longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Delphinus?
It's best in fall, winter, and spring. It suits evening, date, special occasion, and office.
What layers well with Delphinus?
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share incense, pink pepper, and patchouli. Apply Delphinus first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Delphinus : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel.
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