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CreedEau de Parfum · EST. 1995

Silver Mountain Water

A crisp, metallic-fresh Creed inspired by snowmelt streams in the Swiss Alps. Bergamot and mandarin meet green tea and blackcurrant over a clean musky base — refined, cool and unmistakably high-end.

NOSE: Olivier CreedRELEASED: 1995RETAIL: $270 - $445
The Quick Answer

Silver Mountain Water opens on Bergamot and Mandarin, moves through Blackcurrant and Petitgrain, and dries down to Musk and Sandalwood. At $270 - $445 it is firmly luxury pricing that demands you love the profile first, with moderate (5h - 7h) on skin. A relatively safe blind buy for most wardrobes.

ADEGBE ANALYSIS SCORES

6.0
Expert
6.8
Longevity
6.4
Sillage
7.3
Versatility
3.9
Value

Scores are AdeGbe's editorial analysis based on composition, concentration and community-reported performance — not a single personal wear test.

Approx. $2.70/ml — Based on the lowest street price ($270) over an assumed 100ml bottle for this concentration.

OLFACTORY PYRAMID BREAKDOWN

TOP NOTESFirst impression · 15–30 min
  • Bergamot
  • Mandarin
  • Green Tea
HEART NOTESCore character · 2–4 hours
  • Blackcurrant
  • Petitgrain
  • Galbanum
BASE NOTESDry-down · 6–24+ hours
  • Musk
  • Sandalwood
  • Ambergris

EXPERT ANALYSIS — COMPOSITION & PERFORMANCE

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AdeGbe Fragrance Research Team Data-Driven Analysis
Olfactory composition & performance assessment
Updated Spring 2026Eau de ParfumMethodology: note-pyramid analysis + community performance data + AdeGbe scoring model

Silver Mountain Water by Creed is a bright citrus-leaning eau de parfum released in 1995, composed by Olivier Creed. This is our research team's structured analysis of how it is built, how it performs, and who it suits — based on its composition, community-aggregated performance data, and the AdeGbe scoring model.

The Opening

It opens on Bergamot, Mandarin, Green Tea, a bright citrus and green aromatic introduction that sets expectations before the heart emerges.

The Heart

The middle phase is bright citrus and green aromatic: Blackcurrant, Petitgrain, Galbanum carry the core of the scent through its most expressive hours.

The Dry-Down

The base is dry woods and golden amber, with Musk, Sandalwood, Ambergris providing the depth and tenacity that carry it through the day.

Projected Performance Timeline
Hour 1
Bergamot and Mandarin opening. Moderate, arm's-length projection.
Hour 4
Blackcurrant and Petitgrain heart fully developed. Still projecting clearly.
Hour 8
Musk and Sandalwood base emerges. Becoming a skin scent.
Hour 9
Soft base notes still detectable close to skin.
Longevity
6.8/10
Sillage
6.4/10
Blind Buy
LOW RISK
Final Score
8.6/10

Who Should Buy Silver Mountain Water

Silver Mountain Water is genuinely unisex. Its season vector points strongest to spring, and its day/night balance makes it best suited to daytime and office wear. If you gravitate toward bright citrus and green aromatic compositions and want a more moderate, easy-going wear, it belongs on your shortlist.

One Honest Warning

No major red flags in the composition, but fragrance is personal — skin chemistry can shift the balance of notes, so a sample wear is always wiser than a blind purchase at this price.

Analysis based on composition, community-aggregated performance data, and the AdeGbe scoring model.A human skin-test review is added as our team tests each fragrance.

PERFORMANCE INDEX & SUITABILITY VECTORS

LONGEVITY FACTORModerate (5h - 7h)
Weak (1h)Moderate (4-6h)Beast (24h+)
SILLAGE / PROJECTIONSoft to Moderate
IntimateModerateEnormous
DAY · NIGHT SUITABILITY
DAY
80%
NIGHT
20%
GENDER INDEXLeaning Masculine / Unisex
FEMININEUNISEXMASCULINE
SEASON SUITABILITY VECTOR
SPRING 🌸34%
SUMMER ☀️34%
AUTUMN 🍂22%
WINTER ❄️10%

PROJECTED PERFORMANCE TIMELINE

Projected from this fragrance's concentration, note structure and reported longevity — an analysis, not a single personal wear test.

Hour 1
Top burst

Bergamot and Mandarin lead the opening before the volatile top notes burn off.

Projection: Strong
Hour 4
Heart in bloom

Blackcurrant and Petitgrain take over as the core character of the fragrance.

Projection: Moderate
Hour 8
Early dry-down

Musk and Sandalwood anchor the scent close to the skin.

Projection: Skin-close
Hour 12
Base residue

A skin-scent of Musk and Sandalwood is what typically remains by now.

Projection: Skin-close

Wear It

  • ✓Spring (34% seasonal fit)
  • ✓Summer (34% seasonal fit)
  • ✓Daytime and casual daily wear

Skip It

  • ✗Winter — it underperforms here (10%)
  • ✗Formal black-tie evenings where you want more depth

Blind-Buy Risk

7/100SAFE
Risk factors
  • • Fresh, broadly-likeable profile lowers the risk of disappointment
In its favour
  • • Clean citrus/fresh structures are widely accepted and rarely offend.

INGREDIENT SAFETY SNAPSHOT

Linalool / Limonene

Common EU-declarable allergens; can oxidise and irritate sensitive skin.

Benzyl Benzoate (fixative)

Generally well-tolerated base/fixative materials with low sensitiser risk.

This snapshot is based on the published note list, not a full INCI ingredient breakdown. Always check the box for the official allergen declaration and patch-test if you have sensitive skin. See full ingredient-safety guides →

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does Creed Silver Mountain Water smell like?
It smells cool and crisp, like fresh alpine snowmelt — bright bergamot and mandarin over a metallic green-tea and blackcurrant heart, finishing on a clean, soft musk. It is fresh and refined rather than sweet or heavy.
How long does Silver Mountain Water last?
Performance is moderate, typically 5 to 7 hours with soft, skin-close projection. Like many Creed fresh scents it prioritises elegance over power, so heavy projectors may find it understated.
Is Silver Mountain Water unisex?
Yes. Although it leans slightly masculine due to its green, watery character, the clean tea-and-musk profile is gender-neutral and worn comfortably by anyone, especially in spring and summer.
Is Silver Mountain Water worth buying?
For the money, Silver Mountain Water ($270 - $445) is a considered purchase. It projects at a soft to moderate level and lasts in the range of moderate (5h - 7h), which puts its performance around the average mark. It is worth it if you connect with its Bergamot and Mandarin character; if you want an all-occasion safe blind buy, sample first because it leans toward casual daytime wear.
Can I wear Silver Mountain Water to the office?
Yes, within reason. Silver Mountain Water sits at a moderate soft to moderate projection, which is generally office-friendly with one to two sprays. Apply before you leave home rather than at your desk, and you should stay within polite, non-intrusive range through the working day.
Is Silver Mountain Water good for summer?
Yes. With a 34% summer suitability score, Silver Mountain Water holds up in heat and is one of its stronger seasons. Its Bergamot and Mandarin opening keeps it feeling appropriate for warm weather; just remember heat amplifies projection, so apply conservatively.
How many sprays of Silver Mountain Water should I use?
Two to four sprays suits most people. Silver Mountain Water has soft to moderate projection, so you can apply a little more generously than a beast-mode scent without crowding others. Spread sprays across pulse points and let it settle; its moderate (5h - 7h) longevity means you rarely need to reapply.
Is Silver Mountain Water safe for sensitive skin?
Silver Mountain Water is an alcohol-based eau de parfum and its note list includes materials such as Bergamot, Mandarin and Green Tea, some of which fall under EU-declarable allergen rules (for example linalool, limonene or coumarin depending on the notes). That does not make it unsafe — most wearers have no reaction — but if your skin is reactive, spray onto clothing or patch-test on the inner arm first. This guidance is based on the published note list, not a full INCI breakdown.

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