Green Irish Tweed by Creed
Brand: Creed
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Green Irish Tweed captures the feeling of walking through lush Irish countryside after a fresh rain, balancing sparkling citrus-green freshness with an elegant aromatic heart. Its soft violet, iris, sandalwood, and ambergris base gives the composition a polished, timeless character that works equally well dressed up or down.
Is Green Irish Tweed worth it?
How it smells: Opens with lemon verbena and peppermint, violet leaf at the heart, then dries down to Florentine iris and Mysore sandalwood.
Scent Score: 61/100 (Good). Overhyped. People talk about it, but it disappoints or splits opinion. Sample it before you buy a bottle. Performance 65, reputation 49, versatility 93, layerability 31 and value 50, each out of 100.
Buyers say it smells fresh and works for any occasion. Longevity splits buyers: 12% say it lasts long, 8% say it fades fast. Buyers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 206 FragranceNet reviews.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 1985 · Men
Key accords: Lemon Verbena, Peppermint, Violet Leaf, Florentine Iris, Mysore Sandalwood, Ambergris
Top Notes
- Lemon Verbena
- Peppermint
Heart Notes
- Violet Leaf
Base Notes
- Florentine Iris
- Mysore Sandalwood
- Ambergris
Occasions: Office, Casual, Date, Outdoor, Special Occasion
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall
Fragrance overview
Green Irish Tweed by Creed belongs to the fougère fragrance family. A crisp, windswept blend of green herbs, cool mint, violet leaf, and smooth woods with a refined ambergris finish. Green Irish Tweed opens with Lemon Verbena and Peppermint. The heart brings Violet Leaf. It dries down to Florentine Iris, Mysore Sandalwood, and Ambergris.
How to wear Green Irish Tweed
On skin, Green Irish Tweed by Creed has good longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, summer, and fall. Reach for it for office, casual, date, outdoor, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is L’Aventure Knight by Al Haramain. Apply Green Irish Tweed first as your base layer. Its fougère character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer L’Aventure Knight on top for fougère lift. Start with 2 sprays Green Irish Tweed : 2 sprays L’Aventure Knight and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Green Irish Tweed opens with Lemon Verbena and Peppermint.
The heart brings Violet Leaf.
It dries down to Florentine Iris, Mysore Sandalwood, and Ambergris.
What to layer with Green Irish Tweed
L’Aventure Knight by Al Haramain
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Good With Adjustments · 79/99
Both are fougère fragrances, and they share lemon verbena, violet leaf, and ambergris.
Order: Apply Green Irish Tweed first as your base layer. Its fougère character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer L’Aventure Knight on top for fougère lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Green Irish Tweed : 2 sprays L’Aventure Knight
Erolfa by Creed
Good With Adjustments · 73/99
Both are fougère fragrances, and they share ambergris.
Order: Apply Green Irish Tweed first as your base layer. Its fougère character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Erolfa on top for fougère lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Green Irish Tweed : 2 sprays Erolfa
A Taste of Heaven by Kilian
Good With Adjustments · 73/99
Both are fougère fragrances, and they share ambergris.
Order: Apply Green Irish Tweed first as your base layer. Its fougère character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer A Taste of Heaven on top for fougère lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Green Irish Tweed : 2 sprays A Taste of Heaven
Tres Nuit by Armaf
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Good With Adjustments · 73/99
Both are fougère fragrances, and they share ambergris.
Order: Apply Green Irish Tweed first as your base layer. Its fougère character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tres Nuit on top for fougère lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Green Irish Tweed : 2 sprays Tres Nuit
Cool Water by Davidoff
Good With Adjustments · 73/99
Both are fougère fragrances, and they share peppermint.
Order: Apply Green Irish Tweed first as your base layer. Its fougère character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Cool Water on top for fougère lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Green Irish Tweed : 2 sprays Cool Water
Pairings to approach with care
Missing Person by Phlur
Not Recommended · 31/99
Green Irish Tweed has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Missing Person brings a woody contrast to this fougère scent.
Order: Apply Green Irish Tweed first as your base layer. Its fougère character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Missing Person on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Green Irish Tweed : 2 sprays Missing Person
Molecule 01 by Escentric Molecules
Not Recommended · 32/99
Green Irish Tweed has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Molecule 01 brings a woody contrast to this fougère scent.
Order: Apply Green Irish Tweed first as your base layer. Its fougère character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Molecule 01 on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Green Irish Tweed : 2 sprays Molecule 01
Related fragrances and why
- L’Aventure Knight by Al HaramainBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include lemon verbena, violet leaf, and ambergris.
- Erolfa by Creed — Both include ambergris.
- A Taste of Heaven by Kilian — Both include ambergris.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Green Irish Tweed?
Green Irish Tweed opens with Lemon Verbena and Peppermint. The heart brings Violet Leaf. It dries down to Florentine Iris, Mysore Sandalwood, and Ambergris.
How long does Green Irish Tweed last, and how strong is it?
Green Irish Tweed by Creed has good longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Green Irish Tweed?
It's best in spring, summer, and fall. It suits office, casual, date, outdoor, and special occasion.
What layers well with Green Irish Tweed?
L’Aventure Knight by Al Haramain is its strongest match (79% compatibility). Both are fougère fragrances, and they share lemon verbena, violet leaf, and ambergris. Apply Green Irish Tweed first as your base layer. Its fougère character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer L’Aventure Knight on top for fougère lift. Start with 2 sprays Green Irish Tweed : 2 sprays L’Aventure Knight.
Reviewed alternatives
- Tres Nuit by Armaf — Follows the same green fougere idea: lemon and vervain up top, violet and iris, and a sandalwood and ambergris base.
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