Silver Mountain Water by Creed
Brand: Creed
Concentration: EDP
What it smells like
A crisp, cool blend of citrus, green tea, and blackcurrant softened by clean musk and creamy sandalwood, evoking snow-covered alpine air.
Is Silver Mountain Water worth it?
How it smells: Opens with bergamot and mandarin orange, green tea and black currant at the heart, then dries down to musk and petitgrain.
Scent Score: 60/100 (Good). Overhyped. People talk about it, but it disappoints or splits opinion. Sample it before you buy a bottle. Performance 39, reputation 74, versatility 87, layerability 77 and value 24, each out of 100.
Buyers say it lasts long, smells fresh and projects well. A few say it fades fast. Buyers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 113 FragranceNet reviews.
Scent Character
Fresh · Aromatic Green
EDP · Introduced 1995 · Unisex
Key accords: Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Green Tea, Black Currant, Musk, Petitgrain
Top Notes
- Bergamot
- Mandarin Orange
Heart Notes
- Green Tea
- Black Currant
Base Notes
- Musk
- Petitgrain
- Sandalwood
- Galbanum
Occasions: Office, Casual, Outdoor, Date
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall
Fragrance overview
Silver Mountain Water by Creed belongs to the fresh fragrance family. A crisp, cool blend of citrus, green tea, and blackcurrant softened by clean musk and creamy sandalwood, evoking snow-covered alpine air. Silver Mountain Water opens with Bergamot and Mandarin Orange. The heart brings Green Tea and Black Currant. It dries down to Musk, Petitgrain, Sandalwood, and Galbanum.
How to wear Silver Mountain Water
On skin, Silver Mountain Water by Creed has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, summer, and fall. Reach for it for office, casual, outdoor, and date. Its best layering match in the catalog is Miss Dior by Dior. Apply Silver Mountain Water first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Miss Dior on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Silver Mountain Water : 2 sprays Miss Dior and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Silver Mountain Water opens with Bergamot and Mandarin Orange.
The heart brings Green Tea and Black Currant.
It dries down to Musk, Petitgrain, Sandalwood, and Galbanum.
What to layer with Silver Mountain Water
Miss Dior by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Fresh and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share musk and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Silver Mountain Water first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Miss Dior on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Silver Mountain Water : 2 sprays Miss Dior
Her by Burberry
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Fresh and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share musk and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Silver Mountain Water first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Her on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Silver Mountain Water : 2 sprays Her
Voce Viva by Valentino
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Fresh and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, mandarin orange, and musk.
Order: Apply Silver Mountain Water first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Voce Viva on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Silver Mountain Water : 2 sprays Voce Viva
Chrome by Azzaro
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Fresh and aromatic scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, musk, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Silver Mountain Water first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Chrome on top for aromatic lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Silver Mountain Water : 2 sprays Chrome
Flower by Kenzo by Kenzo
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Fresh and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share mandarin orange and black currant.
Order: Apply Silver Mountain Water first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Flower by Kenzo on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Silver Mountain Water : 2 sprays Flower by Kenzo
Pairings to approach with care
Babycat by Yves Saint Laurent
TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Not Recommended · 30/99
Babycat has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Babycat brings a woody contrast to this fresh scent.
Order: Apply Silver Mountain Water first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Babycat on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Silver Mountain Water : 1 spray Babycat
Erba Pura by Xerjoff
Not Recommended · 30/99
Erba Pura has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Erba Pura brings an oriental contrast to this fresh scent.
Order: Apply Silver Mountain Water first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Erba Pura on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Silver Mountain Water : 1 spray Erba Pura
Related fragrances and why
- Miss Dior by Dior — Both include musk and sandalwood.
- Her by Burberry — Both include musk and sandalwood.
- Voce Viva by Valentino — Both include bergamot, mandarin orange, and musk.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Silver Mountain Water?
Silver Mountain Water opens with Bergamot and Mandarin Orange. The heart brings Green Tea and Black Currant. It dries down to Musk, Petitgrain, Sandalwood, and Galbanum.
How long does Silver Mountain Water last, and how strong is it?
Silver Mountain Water by Creed has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Silver Mountain Water?
It's best in spring, summer, and fall. It suits office, casual, outdoor, and date.
What layers well with Silver Mountain Water?
Miss Dior by Dior is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Fresh and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share musk and sandalwood. Apply Silver Mountain Water first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Miss Dior on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Silver Mountain Water : 2 sprays Miss Dior.
Reviewed alternatives
- Musky Green Tea by Dossier — Dossier sells Musky Green Tea as its own impression of Creed Silver Mountain Water. They share green tea, bergamot, petitgrain, musk and sandalwood.
- Club de Nuit Sillage by Armaf — Shares a bright bergamot and black currant opening and a clean musk and sandalwood base, giving the same fresh, fruity-musky shimmer.
Compare all reviewed alternatives to Silver Mountain Water by Creed
Layering guide
What to Layer With Creed Silver Mountain Water: Best Combinations
Explore SCNTMIX
Find layering combinations in MixMode · Read fragrance layering guides
