Creed Original Vetiver (Vintage Batch A4013T01) Fragrance Samples | Authentic Decants (3ml, 5ml, 10ml)
Creed Original Vetiver (Vintage Batch A4013T01) Fragrance Samples | Authentic Decants (3ml, 5ml, 10ml)
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Creed Original Vetiver Vintage Batch A4013T01 is a 2013 vintage-batch presentation of Original Vetiver Eau de Parfum, a fresh woody fragrance built around bright citrus, aromatic greenery and clean vetiver. Lemon and green notes create a crisp opening before ginger and cypress add spicy, aromatic depth over a refined base of vetiver and white musk.
This Creed Original Vetiver sample is drawn specifically from vintage batch A4013T01, making it an appealing option for collectors and longtime Creed enthusiasts interested in an identified older production bottle. A travel-size decant also provides a convenient way to experience this clean, green vetiver fragrance without carrying the original vintage bottle.
- Fragrance: Original Vetiver
- Brand: Creed
- Batch: A4013T01
- Batch Year: 2013
- Concentration: Eau de Parfum
- Fragrance Family: Woody Fresh
- Original Release Year: 2004
- Perfumers: Olivier Creed and Erwin Creed
- Available As: Sample and travel-size decants
Fragrance Notes
Top Notes
- Lemon
- Green Notes
Heart Notes
- Ginger
- Cypress
Base Notes
- Vetiver
- White Musk
What Does Creed Original Vetiver Smell Like?
Original Vetiver opens with crisp lemon and fresh green notes, creating a bright, clean impression with a classic cologne-like quality. Ginger adds gentle spice through the heart while cypress reinforces the fragrance's aromatic, green character.
Vetiver anchors the drydown with its distinctive earthy and woody freshness, softened by clean white musk. The overall impression is bright, green, refined and understated, balancing citrus freshness with aromatic herbs and smooth woods.
Vintage Batch A4013T01
This listing is specifically for Creed Original Vetiver from batch A4013T01, identified as a 2013 production batch. The batch designation allows collectors and fragrance enthusiasts to know exactly which original bottle is being used for their sample or decant.
The vintage batch designation should not be interpreted as a guarantee of stronger projection, longer longevity or a different formula. Storage history, natural materials, skin chemistry, application and individual perception can all influence how a fragrance smells and performs.
Original Vetiver vs. Wild Vetiver
Original Vetiver and Wild Vetiver are two distinct interpretations of vetiver from Creed. Original Vetiver emphasizes clean citrus, green notes, ginger and musk around a classic vetiver base, creating a lighter and more cologne-like profile.
Wild Vetiver takes a more expressive floral and fruity direction, pairing vetiver with elements such as timur berry and rose centifolia. Shoppers who prefer crisp citrus, aromatic greenery and classic vetiver may favor Original Vetiver, while Wild Vetiver offers a more vivid floral-fruity interpretation.
Performance and Best Occasions
Original Vetiver's fresh citrus, aromatic greenery and clean woody character make it especially versatile for everyday wear, the office, daytime events, travel and warm-weather occasions. Its polished profile can also work well in professional or dressed-up settings.
Longevity, projection, and sillage can vary depending on skin chemistry, application, climate, environment and the storage history of a vintage bottle.
Why Try a Creed Original Vetiver Vintage Batch Sample?
A Creed Original Vetiver Vintage Batch A4013T01 sample provides an opportunity to experience an identified 2013 production of this classic Creed fragrance without purchasing an entire vintage bottle.
This can be especially useful for collectors, longtime Original Vetiver wearers or anyone interested in comparing an older bottle with their experience of more recent production. Sampling on skin also lets you determine whether its clean citrus, ginger, vetiver and musk profile suits your fragrance preferences.
Available Sizes and Estimated Sprays
- 3ml Sample: Approximately 25–30 sprays
- 5ml Travel Spray: Approximately 40–50 sprays
- 10ml Travel Spray: Approximately 85–100 sprays
- 30ml: Approximately 250–300 sprays
Spray counts are estimates and may vary slightly depending on the atomizer and how each spray is applied.
Authenticity and Decanting
Each Creed Original Vetiver Vintage Batch A4013T01 decant sold by Bluegrass Fragrance Company is transferred from an authentic original bottle bearing the identified batch. The fragrance is not diluted, reformulated, or intentionally altered.
Each order is hand-filled into a glass atomizer and carefully packaged for convenient application, storage, and travel.
Shipping Information
Orders are normally processed within 2–3 business days unless otherwise stated and ship from Central Kentucky through USPS or UPS.
Your tracking number may be created before your order is hand-filled and packaged. Carrier tracking may not update immediately after the tracking number is issued.
Free U.S. shipping is available on qualifying orders over $100.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these authentic Creed Original Vetiver Vintage Batch A4013T01 samples?
Yes. Each decant sold by Bluegrass Fragrance Company is transferred from an authentic original bottle of Creed Original Vetiver bearing batch A4013T01.
What is a fragrance decant?
A fragrance decant is a smaller quantity of perfume transferred from an original bottle into a separate atomizer. It allows you to sample a fragrance or purchase a convenient travel size without buying the entire original bottle.
Is Creed Original Vetiver diluted?
No. The fragrance is transferred from the original bottle without intentional dilution, reformulation or alteration.
Is the original Creed bottle included?
No. Unless specifically stated otherwise, you are purchasing a hand-filled decant from the batch A4013T01 bottle rather than the original Creed bottle or retail packaging.
What does Creed Original Vetiver smell like?
Original Vetiver is a fresh woody fragrance combining crisp lemon and green notes with spicy ginger, aromatic cypress, vetiver and clean white musk. It has a bright, green and refined cologne-like character.
What does batch A4013T01 mean?
A4013T01 is the batch identifier associated with the 2013 Creed Original Vetiver bottle used for this listing. It lets shoppers identify the specific production bottle from which their sample or decant is filled.
Does vintage batch A4013T01 perform better than current Original Vetiver?
No performance advantage is guaranteed. Differences in perception can result from storage history, natural ingredients, application, skin chemistry and individual sensitivity. The batch number is provided for identification rather than as a performance claim.
Is Creed Original Vetiver good for summer?
Its lemon, green notes, ginger and clean vetiver profile make Original Vetiver especially well suited to spring and warm-weather wear. Its understated woody base also makes it versatile throughout much of the year.
Is Creed Original Vetiver good for the office?
Yes. Creed describes Original Vetiver as a sophisticated everyday signature, and its clean citrus, green and woody character can work particularly well in professional settings when applied appropriately.
What is the difference between Original Vetiver and Wild Vetiver?
Original Vetiver emphasizes citrus, aromatic greenery, ginger and clean musk over vetiver. Wild Vetiver takes a more floral and fruity direction, combining vetiver with brighter fruit and floral elements such as timur berry and rose centifolia.
Is Creed Original Vetiver suitable for travel?
Yes. A travel-size Original Vetiver decant provides a convenient way to carry the fragrance without bringing the original vintage Creed bottle.
Independent Retailer Disclaimer
Bluegrass Fragrance Company is an independent fragrance decanting business and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or licensed by Creed or its trademark owners.
Brand names and trademarks are used solely to identify the authentic fragrance being offered. The original fragrance is independently transferred and repackaged by Bluegrass Fragrance Company.
Fragrance Care & Warm-Weather Delivery
Fragrance—whether in a decant, travel spray, or full bottle—is best experienced and stored at room temperature.
If your fragrance arrives warm:
- Bring the package inside as soon as possible.
- Allow the fragrance to return to room temperature for several hours, or overnight, before spraying.
- Keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Do not refrigerate or freeze it.
A fragrance exposed to warm transit conditions may smell slightly different while it is still warm. Once it has cooled and rested, it should smell and perform as intended. For the vast majority of shipments, temporary warmth during delivery is not a cause for concern.
Every fragrance is carefully inspected and packaged before shipment.
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