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Green Irish Tweed fragrance
Creed

Green Irish Tweed

EDP Masculine · 1985 · by Olivier Creed
7.6 /10

Green Irish Tweed scores 8/10 for longevity and performs best in Warm & Dry conditions.

Best in Warm & Dry 8/10 longevity
From USD 250–450From EUR 230–414From GBP 198–356From PKR 70,000–125,000From AED 925–1,650From INR 20,750–37,350From SAR 938–1,688
8 Longevity
7 Sillage
9 Versatility
6 Value
8.2 Climate Avg

Fragrance Notes

citrus ozonic green woody
THE SCENT, LAYER BY LAYER

From the first impression to the lasting trail.

Top notes

The first impression

Heart notes

The character of the scent

Base notes

The lasting impression

Notes unfold and overlap differently on every skin.

Top Notes — first impression, 0–30 min

Heart Notes — the core, 30 min – 2 hrs

Base Notes — the foundation, 2 hrs+
Accord ProfilecitrusozonicgreenwoodyACCORDPROFILE

Occasions & Seasons

Best For
Daily Office Casual Spring/Summer Evenings
Seasons
Spring Summer Fall

Climate Performance

Avg 8.2 / 10
Extreme Heat
8/10
Excellent
45°C and above
Riyadh, Jacobabad, Kuwait City, Phoenix
Hot & Humid
8/10
Excellent
Around 35°C with high humidity
Dubai, Karachi, Mumbai, Miami
Warm & Dry
9/10
Excellent
Around 30°C with low humidity
Lahore, Delhi, Muscat, Los Angeles
Mild
9/10
Excellent
Around 20°C
Islamabad, Bangalore, London, San Francisco
Cold
7/10
Good
Below 10°C
Murree, Shimla, Moscow, New York

Expert Analysis

What Makes It Unique

A timeless, elegant, and sophisticated scent epitomizing a walk through the Irish countryside.

How It Wears

Its fresh, green, and slightly woody profile makes it a refreshing choice for warm and humid climates, cutting through the heat elegantly.

How It Compares

The original fresh green fougere that inspired countless fragrances, including Davidoff Cool Water.

The Controversy

Often overshadowed by its younger, more popular sibling, Aventus, leading to debates on its relevance.

Why Creed Green Irish Tweed Has a Following

Certain fragrances build reputations quietly, through consistent word of mouth rather than advertising spend. Green Irish Tweed is that kind of fragrance — an EDP from Creed with a citrus, ozonic, green, woody composition that has earned serious advocates in fragrance communities worldwide. Here is why, in scores rather than superlatives.

A timeless, elegant, and sophisticated scent epitomizing a walk through the Irish countryside.

The Scent: Notes, Structure & Dry-Down

Green Irish Tweed opens with lemon verbena and iris — an assertive first impression that carries across a room. Once that burns off, usually inside the first half hour, the heart turns to violet leaf. What lingers on skin and clothing hours later is the base: ambergris and sandalwood.

Strip it back to the bones and the profile reads citrus, ozonic, green, woody — the kind of profile that rewards a second and third wearing.

How It Performs: The Numbers

Longevity (8/10): Green Irish Tweed delivers strong longevity for EDP. On most skin types expect 8–12 hours. A single morning application typically carries through well into the evening without reinforcement.

Sillage (7/10): Green Irish Tweed projects as a confident aura, detectable by those nearby. Application to pulse points — wrists, neck, and behind the ears — maximises projection without overwhelming the room.

Versatility (9/10): Green Irish Tweed is a genuine all-rounder — at ease at a wedding, a boardroom meeting, or a late-night dinner. From casual daytime to formal evening, it adapts without feeling out of place.

Value (6/10): Pricing at around $250 feels appropriate for what you get — neither a bargain nor an overreach.

Climate Performance: Where Green Irish Tweed Works Best

Of the five climate zones we score, Green Irish Tweed does best in warm & dry (Lahore, Los Angeles) at 9/10 — it keeps its shape there instead of turning sharp or fading fast.

Its fresh, green, and slightly woody profile makes it a refreshing choice for warm and humid climates, cutting through the heat elegantly.

Look at what it is built from and the score makes sense: ambergris and sandalwood are among the materials least disturbed by heat and humidity.

Its average across all five zones is 8.2/10 — broad enough to wear most of the year without second-guessing the weather.

To see how it ranks against every other fragrance for your conditions, run the Climate Matcher.

Occasions & When to Wear

Green Irish Tweed is best suited to Daily, Office, Casual, Spring/Summer Evenings. Its projection is calibrated for the occasions listed — confident enough to register, controlled enough to remain appropriate in close quarters.

Seasonally, Green Irish Tweed performs best in Spring, Summer, Fall. Its climate scores confirm this seasonal guidance — the fragrance handles temperature transitions with composure.

The original fresh green fougere that inspired countless fragrances, including Davidoff Cool Water.

What Green Irish Tweed Costs — and Whether It Is Worth It

Internationally, Green Irish Tweed sits at $250–$450. That places it firmly in luxury territory — a considered purchase competing with the top tier of niche and designer-exclusive releases.

Regional pricing: PKR 70,000–125,000 in Pakistan, AED 925–1,650 in the UAE, ₹21,000–₹38,000 in India. The currency switcher at the top of this page converts every price on the site — EUR, GBP, SAR and more — using current rates.

Where to buy: Internationally: Creed Boutiques, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Luxury Online Retailers. GCC/UAE: Sephora, Harvey Nichols, Bloomingdale's, Creed Boutiques. Pakistan: Scentsation, Lifestyle Collection, Online Retailers.

Best Green Irish Tweed Dupes, Ranked by DNA Match

If price is the only thing keeping you from Green Irish Tweed, the closest match is Al Haramain L'Aventure Knight at a 85% DNA match — near enough that most noses would struggle to separate the two blind. The full shortlist:

Al Haramain L'Aventure Knight (85% DNA match): $35 / PKR 7,000 / AED 80 — a saving of approximately 86% versus the original.

Armaf Tres Nuit (80% DNA match): $25 / PKR 5,500 / AED 60 — a saving of approximately 90% versus the original.

The Clone Finder searches the full database by note DNA if none of these fit.

Verdict

Green Irish Tweed earns its premium through genuine distinction rather than marketing mythology — a fragrance that rewards the wearer rather than impressing bystanders.

It lands at an overall 7.6/10 in our scoring — performance, climate fit and value all pulling the same direction. Green Irish Tweed is an easy bottle to recommend.

Often overshadowed by its younger, more popular sibling, Aventus, leading to debates on its relevance.

Still deciding? Put it head-to-head against anything else in the database — scores, notes and prices side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Green Irish Tweed last?

Green Irish Tweed has a longevity score of 8/10. On average skin, expect 8–12 hours. Performance can vary with skin type, application method, and ambient temperature — heat accelerates diffusion while dry skin absorbs fragrance faster.

Is Green Irish Tweed worth the price?

At around $250, Green Irish Tweed by Creed is fairly priced for what it delivers. Its performance scores, climate range, and composition quality make it a considered purchase — evaluate your priorities against the alternatives before committing.

What does Green Irish Tweed smell like?

Green Irish Tweed is characterised by citrus, ozonic, green, woody accords. Opening with lemon verbena and iris, the heart revolves around violet leaf, settling into a base of ambergris and sandalwood.

Is Green Irish Tweed good for hot or humid weather?

Green Irish Tweed performs exceptionally in hot and humid conditions (score: 8/10). It maintains its character without turning sharp or sour — a genuine recommendation anywhere summers are serious, from the Gulf to Southeast Asia to the American South.

What is the best clone or alternative to Green Irish Tweed?

The closest alternative is Al Haramain L'Aventure Knight at a 85% DNA match. At around $35, it represents a saving of approximately 86% versus the original.

Is Green Irish Tweed for men or women?

Green Irish Tweed is marketed as a Masculine fragrance. Fragrance gender classifications are marketing constructs. Wear what you love.