Another scent that I tested out from Creed, when I visited their Las Vegas boutique, is Millesime 1849. This is a unisex fragrance that has been out for a number of years now and so I wanted to give it a good try, after spending an evening wearing Viking. How does this one perform? What does it smell like? Is it worth a buy?
What does Millesime 1849 Smell Like?
Notes include: ylang-ylang, bergamot, cedar, sandalwood, vanilla, agarwood, musk, jasmine, and patchouli
My Full Wear Review
I originally sprayed Millesime 1849 on a tester strip, when I went to the Creed Boutique and wore Viking for the first time. I remember it smelling interesting; but I also had several other strips that day with Creed scents on them. So, 1849 didn’t stand out.
I went back another day and gave Millesime 1849 multiple sprays on my forearms. The opening was quite floral and sweet. I wasn’t really aware that this was a unisex scent at the time, as it comes in a somewhat dark green bottle, much like many other men’s colognes.
Sweet vanilla and floral with the familiar Creed bergamot note lingering faintly in the background for a brief few minutes.
While I know that this is a unisex, the floral notes really doesn’t seem super feminine to me. They are soft and subdued and aided by the woody notes (mainly the cedar and sandalwood).
The dry down on my skin was more of the wood notes with the patchouli peaking through. It became less floral as it moved along and those notes felt as if they were lightly dipped in the musk note.
I have to say, that Millesime 1849 is a well put together and balanced fragrance. Nothing ever feels overpowering or out of place.
Sillage, Longevity, and When to Wear
Projection wise, this one is on the lighter side of the spectrum. It isn’t weak per se, but it wasn’t intended to be a bold powerhouse either.
The longevity was meh, at least when I wore it. Around 4-5 solid hours and that was about it. Disappointing in that regard. It’s tough to get excited about an expensive scent, with this kind of lackluster performance.
Millesime 1849 strikes me as spring/summertime casual wear. It is simple and light. Pleasant and enjoyable for those around you. While it is unisex, it does end up being more feminine than masculine, but again not crazy so.
Overall Impressions of 1849
Overall, would I recommend Millesime 1849? It’s a nice scent and after the initial floral period, I think that it becomes much more interesting and appealing. The woody/sweet/musky dry down is the highlight of this fragrance, in my mind.
It’s a safe and fairly straightforward wear. It’s not amazing but I do enjoy it. Not enough for me to personally buy a bottle of the stuff, but one could do a lot worse than giving this scent a try.
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