Queen of Silk

Queen of Silk by Creed is a feminine-leaning eau de parfum from 2024 in the luxury price tier. It opens with osmanthus, magnolia and saffron, moves into tuberose, passionfruit, oud and patchouli and dries down to vanilla, incense, myrrh, ambroxan, cedarwood and musk. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

Osmanthus Apricot-and-leather floral. Unusual, warm and very wearable.
Magnolia Lemony white floral. Bright and clean rather than heavy.
Saffron Leathery, medicinal and slightly metallic. The signature of modern niche.

Heart

Tuberose Creamy, waxy and enormous. The loudest white flower.
Passionfruit Sharp, tropical and slightly sulphurous. Vivid and modern.
Oud Resinous, medicinal, barnyard-adjacent wood. The most expensive note in perfumery.
Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.

Dry-down

Vanilla Sweet, creamy and warm. The most comforting note in perfumery.
Incense Smoky, dry and meditative. Adds gravity to anything.
Myrrh Bitter, smoky resin. Ancient-smelling and slightly cool.
Ambroxan Clean, mineral, skin-like warmth. The engine behind most modern 'beast mode' scents.
Cedarwood Dry, pencil-shaving woodiness. Clean and structural.
Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.

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