Probably the most underrated Creed

Ironically, Himalaya finds itself squarely in the long shadows cast by the more popular fragrances from Creed: Aventus (and its myriad of flankers), Green Irish Tweed, SMW, VIW, and Milliseme Imperial.

Speaking personally, this makes it all the more attractive to me. I'm drawn to fragrances that seem underappreciated for their quality; I guess you could I'm a fan of the underdog.

In any case- to the fragrance itself.

When I described Himalaya online in the past as opening with a hint of citrus, I've been shouted down.. but I swear it's there. It isn't loud or particularly sharp, but there is a citrus present in the opening. It's brief, though, lasting maybe half an hour before ceding the stage completely to the heart and base.

If you find yourself enjoying musky or "laundry detergent" type scents, Himalaya is one you would do well to check out. The sandalwood, musk and Creed's trademark ambergris dominate the the majority of the fragrance's duration.

In terms of performance, I'd rate it as between average and above average. Projection is very good for a few hours, and I'm still catching whiffs off my skin as I move 9-10 hours later. Sillage is very good for most of the day.

If you enjoy relatively simple, uncomplicated and clean scents, Himalaya fits right in that slot. I'm put off by the asking price, though, so I've only purchased a 30ml decant (on a Black Friday sale) that has lasted me nearly two years at this point. Himalaya feels like a good three, or three and a half, season scent that may feel a little cloying in deep summer.

Final verdict: Excellent scent, but perhaps not worth the cost of a full bottle (depending on your finances). I will look to repurchase a 10-30ml decant when I empty mine.

As an aside, I've heard that Paco Rabanne XS (2018) is very similar, but have not compared them myself.