This kind of milky lavender fougere is an elegant and lovely thing but ultimately I find it a little boring. I can't understand why people rave so much about Caron Homme? Lavender is a lovely smell, especially when it smells natural but that perfume is far too linear and I don't get the comparisons to this. Luckily this outing from Creed follows more in the footsteps of Invasion Barbare or a taste of heaven, just smelling expensive & warm without any need for heaviness. Well, firstly...wow! This might even be my favourite Creed fragrance in first impression terms...Aberdeen Lavender is nothing short of stunning. The opening is magnificent, almost smokey lavender which is so well balanced and with slightly darker appeal to it, similar to Dior Eau Noire. This is typically well presented in the style of a classic fougere but has elements of citrus/herbal/leather/resin/vanilla/musk everything but blended to perfection. The fleeting very top notes of bergamot and lemon turn quickly into a natural and almost perfect lavender. The lavender and rosemary have dare I say, a slightly minty quality at first which freshens up proceedings further. This instantly combines with a soft, yet deep, leather heart note which is the main theme of this perfume. I honestly thought the longevity sucked as it does die down rapidly and actually turns to a very subdued skin scent but is still there. The base turns out to be a kind of ambery vanilla, supporting the soft leather and in the end longevity isn't too bad. I couldn't ask for more than a fougere fragrance with a oriental base, this stuff is smart and I really like it. However, I think it's the kind of fragrance most will think is okay and nothing more but something about Aberdeen lavender really speaks to me personally. I'm not sure whether I can justify this as a purchase priority because it's not a powerhouse in longevity or projection, however those attributes are not always synonymous with quality, because that's what you have here... A quality scent. I definitely think it's worth a sniff because I was pleasantly surprised.