When it comes to men’s fragrances, Creed is one brand that’s certainly made a name for itself in recent decades. It often touts its rich history–though this may be exaggerated; overall, the brand is secretive enough that it refers to itself as “the most mysterious fragrance company in the world!” On top of that, with the prices they command, are Creed fragrances a worthwhile purchase? In today’s installment of Is It Worth It? , we’ll discuss the house of Creed by looking at their philosophy and (alleged) origins, and examine three of their bestsellers (Green Irish Tweed, Aventus, and Royal Oud) to answer this question. The History of Creed The House of Creed was established in London, England by James Henry Creed in 1760, making the company 260 years old. Originally, it was a tailoring house, but they also made scented gloves and fragrances by commission. At the time, England was a very dirty place and sanitation was non-existent. Bathing was actually quite discouraged,...