Every fragrance house has depth, history, and dozens of releases.. but not all of them truly define the brand. In this series, we’re doing something simple (and difficult): reducing each house to just FIVE fragrances. No hype. No rankings. No right or wrong answers. Just the scents that matter most.. based on wearability, legacy, impact, and personal connection. Each post will feature one house. You comment your Top 5 from that house. Over time, we’ll see which fragrances consistently rise to the top.. and which ones quietly earn cult status. This will also help those starting to explore a new House.. First up: House of CREED Let’s see what really defines the house..

I'm not the biggest fan of this fragrance DNA, but everyone has a few in their collection. I had an early morning appointment with a health practitioner so went with this as I thought it was fresh and inoffensive. Of the select blue fragrances I have, I think this is my second favorite after Versace Homme. Apparently it's a dupe of Invictus aqua, but I've never smelled it. It does, however, smell a lot like Versace Homme and to my nose Dolce and Gabbana's Light Blue. An easy dumbreach that. I think I picked up either at a rack store or in the clearance discount section of my local pharmacy/department store chain that always has a few rotating fragrances for about 25 bucks. Usually tiny bottles. But if I'd only known when I I was a teenager, The kind of place where you can find some cool water or jovin white musk and also randomly bottle of Versaces the Dreamer from time to time. - Top Notes: A refreshing and lively blend of Grapefruit, Bergamot, and Pink Pepper. - Heart Notes: A cool, airy accord (Water Notes), complemented by Lavender and Cardamom. - Base Notes: A smooth, woody finish of White Musk, White Woods, Cashmere Wood, and Oakmoss.