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..

After the arctic few weeks we've had, even here in North Carolina, it feels like spring today, so I'm sampling my second Xerjoff fragrance today. On the top, bright, clean, citrus, but then within just a few minutes, I'm noticing the mint, too. I really like that combination. Unfortunately for my credit card, I've liked both of the Xerjoff bottles I've sampled (this and Naxos). Now I have to decide if I can justify the price. Anyone want to bet I find a justification?