Creed&rsquo;s Wild Vetiver comes to life in an exclusive gathering, where scent, style, and setting unfold naturally within a botanical and immersive experience.

There&rsquo;s a distinct romance found in spaces that embrace imperfection, where beauty reveals itself in an unhurried, unforced way, yet remains impeccably elevated. Defined more by feeling than by form, it is a kind of atmosphere found in an English garden in its full bloom, where unruly blooms spill into one another, overgrown grass grazes against linen-draped tables, and the air is steeped in earth-like richness. In this landscape, elegance is not imposed but uncovered, lingering in the balance of the undone and the refined. It is within this same spirit that the new fragrance of&nbsp;Creed flourishes &mdash; the Wild Vetiver.&nbsp;

Based on the Original Vetiver that carries a crisp citrus brightness and a structured sophistication, this latest interpretation softens its edges into something looser and more liberated. &ldquo;The &lsquo;wild&rsquo; reflects that slightly overgrown garden feeling &mdash; the grass hasn&rsquo;t been trimmed, the tablecloth isn&rsquo;t perfectly in place, but everything still feels elegant,&rdquo; explained Lucie Wullschleger, Southeast Asia Area Manager - House of Creed,&nbsp;providing a glimpse into its untamed character. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s a vetiver that&rsquo;s free‑spirited and natural, yet unmistakably classy, just like the House of Creed itself.&rdquo;

To celebrate its arrival in Manila, L&rsquo;Officiel Philippines and Creed brought this sensibility to life through an intimate gathering that extended the fragrance&rsquo;s world into space &mdash; transforming the brand&rsquo;s boutique at The Podium into a verdant expanse enveloped with lush greenery, softened by blushing flowers, and grounded in organic textures. It created an environment where scent, style, and setting intertwine, offering a sensorial experience that felt both intuitive and effortlessly composed.&nbsp;

In attendance, a curated mix of tastemakers, creatives, and personalities, including Bela Padilla, Cole Micek, Chelsea Manalo, Shaira Luna, Ralph De Leon, Dia Mat&eacute;, Onie De Guzman, Sergio Azuaga, Brandon Espiritu, Eugene Reggio, and Gabbie Mariano, whose presence brought a familiar ease to the event. Dressed in relaxed silhouettes and botanical palettes, they moved through the space in looks that felt instinctive, echoing the natural elegance of the moment.&nbsp;

Bela Padilla

Cole Micek

Chelsea Manalo

Shaira Luna

Ralph De Leon

Dia Maté

Onie De Guzman

Gabbie Mariano

Eugene Reggio

Sergio Azuaga

Brandon Espiritu

At the heart of the experience is the preview of Wild Vetiver, where guests were invited to discover the scent closely &mdash; and with every encounter, its character unfolded gradually, allowing each to engage with the fragrance in a personal, reflective manner.&nbsp;
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s fresh, green, and luminous, but with depth,&rdquo; as Wullschleger continued to share, adding a deeper understanding of the Wild Vetiver&rsquo;s layered composition. &ldquo;You first get this bright, zesty lift from Red Timur berries, then the powerful elegance of Rose Centifolia, and end with the vetiver to ground everything &mdash; earthy, elegant, and calm. What makes it special is that balance: it&rsquo;s refined but never stiff, natural yet undeniably sophisticated.&rdquo;&nbsp;

Within this sensorial exchange is a quiet dialogue between self and scent &mdash; one that surfaces only in stillness. As the Wild Vetiver settles into the skin, it moves in tune with the wearer rather than overpowering it. In this context, fragrance becomes an extension of one&rsquo;s presence that is something lived-in, not merely worn.
When asked for advice for those who haven&rsquo;t found their signature scent, Wullschleger answered, &ldquo;Think of fragrance as an extension of who you are, not something you force. Take your time, wear scents on your skin, and see how they evolve throughout the day. When a fragrance feels reassuring, effortless, and very you&mdash;that&rsquo;s when you know. Your signature scent should feel like it belongs to your lifestyle, not just your collection.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Where Fashion Meets Fragrance: The Style Set at L’Officiel Philippines x Creed

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