Erolfa

16 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• gelo999

  August 3, 2016

  

  It’s a soft chypre, almost citrus-aquatic. Imagine sailing with family along the Mediterranean. The opening is powerful and refreshing: lime, bergamot, lemon, and a sweet melon that gives a marine freshness. Then come acidic green notes, similar to Bleu de Chanel. Flowers and woods are subtle; the ambergris and musk add salt and body, but everything fades quickly. After 15 minutes, the projection drops, and it clings to the skin for 2–3 hours before disappearing entirely (a poor point). Given Creed’s price and the need for frequent reapplication, it works out expensive. It smells good, but it’s not unique; there are better options from the brand and others. Rating: 4.

• Ts6

  November 22, 2017

  

  The Erolfa was one of my first reviews; I’m expanding on it now. To be fair, I defend it even though it’s my thirteenth review. ‘Smells like old urine’ is just an insult on Fragrantica, but besides that, it’s expensive and the result doesn’t match. It doesn’t have great sillage or projection, nor a special aroma. Of the few Creeds worth the while, it probably isn’t one. It’s not seductive, it doesn’t reaffirm, it doesn’t attract attention, it doesn’t give elegance or sophistication. It doesn’t meet what an expensive perfume should gather. Nevertheless, it’s one of my favourites. The opening and development are simple, citrus and melon to a point, appetising. But the dry-down evokes the sea, that heat and relaxation, nice, neutral, little adorned. It doesn’t seem so, but it has complexity and originality. (Maybe I’m not stupid; I like it because I’ve always loved the sea and the Mediterranean has felt far away to me). When my parents gave it to me, I didn’t know about Creed and thought it was outdated, that it aroused little. Too expensive for everyday life and too informal for the night. But I was seduced by its beachy air, luminous, that perfect teeth smile that seemed to come from the scent. According to sales pitches, Creed wanted Erolfa to evoke holidays sailing the Mediterranean. Okay, but it’s not a Blu Mediterraneo or a Garden in the Mediterranean, nor Light Blue, because this is more mundane, less pretentious, less bucolic. Once I read that it smells like sun-baked skin after a swim in the sea. It also smells like that to me. The fruits, citrus and flowers seem like cream; the musk and ambergris, skin, sand, sea breeze and salt. A warm but airy mix. The first phases on my skin are changeable: more melon, violets, citrus… Always with a luminous and neutral sillage. It seems summery but works well in winter. It seems a fresh breath but has an oily residue. Skin and context are key. Every skin is a world. It’s not compact; the essences come and go. It develops like a classical score, depending on the conductor. It always takes me to that neutral base where musk and ambergris predominate. That thing people confuse with anything, in Erolfa smells different. On my skin, the first phases are quick, but that base lasts a lot. The next day my bed and clothes smell like it. It’s neither nocturnal nor daily, not because of price but because of a defined proposal. For family meals, festive occasions, tapas evenings or the cinema. For me, it’s throwing oneself onto the sand, taking off shoes, throwing oneself onto a white bed knowing that you won’t wake up early the next day. It had its role in ’92, little recognised. I don’t find a substitute. I liked Creed when it opened doors and experimented. 11/10.

• Ts6

  November 23, 2017

  

  I’m expanding on what I said about Erolfa to defend this gem, even if it is Hercules’ 13th creation. The criticism that it ‘smells like old urine’ is one of its low points on Fragrantica, plus it’s pricey and the result doesn’t always justify it. With no great sillage or special aroma, it’s neither seductive nor elegant. Still, it’s one of my favourites. The opening is simple with appetising citrus and melon, but the dry-down evokes the sea: warm, relaxing, neutral, and lovely. It lacks no complexity. My parents gifted it to me without knowing about Creed; at first, I thought it was outdated and boring, too expensive for day wear and too informal for night. But its breezy, luminous air seduced me. It’s not a Blu Mediterraneo by Acqua di Parma; it’s more mundane. It smells like skin after bathing in the sun and the sea. Fruits and flowers act as cream, while ambergris and musk are like skin, sand, and salt. Warm and airy. On my skin, it’s changeable: melon, violets, citrus, always luminous. It’s summery but works in winter. It seems like fresh air with an oily undertone. Skin and context are key. It’s not compact; the essences come and go like a classical score. It always leads me back to a neutral base of musk and ambergris that lasts hours. The next day, my clothes smell of it. It’s neither night nor daily wear due to its defined proposal: ideal for family meals, tapas afternoons, or the cinema. For me, it’s throwing yourself in the sand, taking off your shoes, and relaxing. It had its role in the 90s, little recognised. I can’t find a substitute. Creed made sense as a niche when it was experimenting. 11/10.

• MarcusRS

  October 5, 2019

  

  With Erolfa, Creed identified the potential of its ‘DNA’, with aromatic crossovers with SMW and Millesime Imperial. However, its personality is an ‘upper-class’ perfume: tonic, refined, and subtle. If you’re looking for intensity and presence, this isn’t for you. It opens with a tonic accord, bitter, saturated, and sweet, with fruity hints. As it descends, it recalls Millesime Imperial, more citrusy and mineral. In the dry-down, a fruity aquatic ambergris shines through the pine and ginger, giving it unique character. This accord isn’t as persistent as I’d like. But in the deep dry-down, a sweet marine ambergris emerges, making the perfume diaphanous and luminous. Good performance (8 hours), focused on warm climates. Creed relies on subtlety and the ‘less is more’ approach. As body temperature rises, it becomes a very beautiful aquatic harmony. The only downside is the high price and similarities with other fragrances. A perfume of extremely high quality that must be experienced.

• MarcusRS

  October 9, 2019

  

  With Erolfa I see the potential of Creed’s DNA. After 5 uses, I recognise crossovers with SMW and Millesime Imperiale, but its unique personality is a ‘high-class’ perfume, tonifying, refined and subtle. If you love intense and present aromas, this isn’t for you. Opens with a toning accord with a bouquet of bitter, saturated and sweet notes with fruity hints. As it dries, it resembles Millesime Imperiale, more citrusy and mineral. In the first drying phase, it smells of aquatic and fruity ambergris behind the pine and ginger, which give it a unique personality. This accord isn’t as persistent as I would like. But in the deep dry-down, a marine and sweet ambergris emerges, making it diaphanous and luminous. Erolfa has good performance (8h), it’s for warm climates, and the brand bets on subtlety, not on hyper-present summer perfumes. The approach is ‘less is more’, but as body temperature rises, it gives a very beautiful aquatic harmony. The only downside is the price and the similarities with others, so I’ll settle for a partial recommendation. High quality that must be tested.

• AmStat

  August 18, 2022

  

  One of the best Creeds, it’s a high-quality citrus-musk floral. Very different; I find no similarity with others, it stands out. Hits of citrus at the beginning. You can recognise the house’s ingredients, but it shows more quality than their latest creations, especially compared to Viking, Aventus Cologne or current Aventus batches. An all-inclusive cruise: more than a yacht eating melon, it smells like tanned skin after a swim in the pool looking at the sea under a clear sky. At first, it feels very ‘sour’ and that’s what makes it different and what I prefer most; it reminds me of chlorine but positive and diluted, like a saltwater pool. Then it becomes more fruity and floral. Although it’s ‘simple’, it smells expensive and classy, but the important thing is that the notes are balanced. It has the right amount of salt; I don’t like modern mineral or algae notes. It’s an original oceanic aroma, recreating an ‘aquatic’ atmosphere without being aquatic, without boring calone or chemicals; it achieves this with the balance. Launched in 1993, I think it inspired many. Optimal longevity for being a citrus and good sillage at the start. You can’t ask for more. It’s been 30 years and deserves respect, although I prefer it to be a jewel for connoisseurs. It’s my favourite marine scent and, although I’m not a fan of the genre, it’s one of my best perfumes.

• AmStat

  September 5, 2022

  

  One of Creed’s best, it’s a high-quality citrus-floral musk, very different and standout in its style. Citrus punches at the start. You can recognise classic house ingredients, of better quality than recent creations like Viking or Aventus Cologne. It’s like an all-inclusive cruise: not just a yacht ride eating melon, but the scent of bronzed skin after bathing in a pool, looking out at the sea under a clear sky. At first, it feels ‘sour’, with a positive chlorine touch, like a salt pool. Then it becomes more fruity and floral. Although the composition is ‘simple’, it smells expensive and balanced. It has the right amount of salt, without being mineral or algal, achieving an original ‘aquatic’ atmosphere without falling into the typical or using boring chemicals. It inspired and continues to inspire since 1993. Optimal longevity and good initial sillage. It deserves more respect after 30 years on the market. It’s my favourite marine fragrance and one of my best perfumes, even though I’m not a fan of the genre.

• Jesse Luis

  May 11, 2023

  

  The best of them all.

• Carcanuelo

  August 15, 2023

  

  It’s a summer and versatile Millesime Imperiale. One of the best Creeds and the one that best represents the house’s DNA and its famous ambergris. Sweetened citrus with melon, a Polo Blue level of freshness at the opening, then a light green aroma, not dense like Green Irish Tweed, and a clean, sparkling touch (pepper, ginger) with elegance throughout its life. When someone puts the first two letters of each family member (ER-OL-FA), they are putting their heart into it, and they have succeeded: timeless, elegantly classic, nothing vintage, evoking class and beauty without age. With three Creeds I feel this: with Green Irish Tweed, with Original Cologne, and with this Erolfa. For spring/summer and any occasion, from the beach to a luxury club. Moderate performance, a bit more masculine than unisex, nothing familiar; quality gives it elegance and character.

• _joceleste

  June 29, 2024

  

  My goodness, it’s spectacular, one of my favourites. Love at first spray. The only downside is the price: very expensive but worth every penny. The bottle lasts months or years. Only for special moments. It enchants both the wearer and those around them. It’s spectacular. If I get married, I’ll wear it on the wedding day.

• Costos12

  July 8, 2024

  

  A magnificent fragrance, nothing vintage, elegant and welcoming for an intimate gathering. I can detect a note of orange that isn’t listed.

• _joceleste

  July 17, 2024

  

  My goodness, it’s spectacular, one of my favourites. Love at first sight, or better, at first spray. The only downside is the price: very expensive, but worth every penny. The bottle lasts months or years. Use it only for special moments. It delights both the wearer and those nearby. It’s a spectacular perfume. If I ever get married, I’ll wear it at my wedding.

• JoseVG

  July 17, 2024

  

  I’ve had it for two years. At first, it didn’t convince me because the opening was strange, even unpleasant, and that note lingered until it dried. I started using it again in spring/summer and it smells much better now; it’s one of my favourite Creeds. When dry, it’s citrusy, fruity and sweet with a herbal touch, surely due to the melon, bergamot and sandalwood. It now lasts over 8 hours and projects moderately. Ideal for the office or daytime outings in the heat.

• JoseVG

  July 27, 2024

  

  I’ve had the bottle for two years. At first, it didn’t fully convince me; the opening was strange, even unpleasant, and that note lingered subtly until the dry-down. I only used it again in spring–summer, and it felt much more pleasant, becoming one of my Creed favourites. The dry-down is a citrus-fruity-sweet mix with a herbal touch, probably due to the melon, bergamot, and sandalwood. Longevity has increased: it lasts me more than 8 hours with moderate projection. Ideal for the office or daytime outings in warm temperatures.

• ManucoSeven

  May 20, 2025

  

  It smells very soapy and clean, with a well-defined masculine touch. I don’t detect any age in it. It’s very fresh and cheerful, but it’s not my cup of tea to buy a full bottle; it remains a good fragrance nonetheless.

• RM1995

  December 21, 2025

  

  I’ve tried this a lot this year because I absolutely love the scent; it’s unique and almost nobody clones it. However, the longevity and sillage are terrible for those 265€. It’s not worth paying so much for such little, and I say it with regret. I will never buy it again.