I'm surprised there's not some ridiculous 'ye olde' Creed tale to go with this perfume (maybe there is?) but it could perhaps evoke one? The reason I say this is I get a distinct traditional cologne sort of vibe from it, super fresh and clean. The juniper and fruits are biting and zesty and the basil is fresh. Despite not being anything overly innovative note wise this is a citrus/juniper/musk combo which delivers quality and sophistication. Also there's something uncomplicated and has a masculine simplicity about it. That's not the whole story though because the drydown has a characteristically intricate touch of the herbal and what I can only assume is ambergris? This is something I can identify in this as well as millesime imperial, silver mountain water, erolfa etc... Royal water is slightly more appealing to me than erolfa or MI, don't know why it just is. I like to bash Creed a little but in all honesty I love many of this houses fragrances and if I can get them at a knockdown price, I would consider it. Longevity and projection pretty average but again not bad for a citrus. I'd wear this on a warm spring or hot summer day and thoroughly enjoy it I'm sure.