First off, Millesime Imperial. It’s a Creed fragrance, right? The kind of fancy stuff that makes you feel like you’re, I dunno, sipping cocktails on a yacht. The descriptions are always so flowery, like “vibrant golden citrus harmonizes with the soothing warmth of sandalwood.” Which, okay, sounds nice, but what does it *actually* smell like? Some say it’s got a salty, sea-breeze vibe, which, okay, *maybe* I can see tying that to Guangzhou, since it *is* a port city.
But then BAM! Out of nowhere, we’re talking about the Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine restaurant. Two Michelin stars in the 2024 Guangzhou Michelin Guide. Hold up. Is this some kind of elaborate, “smell of luxury” equals “luxury dining” association? Maybe… maybe not. It feels kinda random, TBH.
See, Guangzhou…it’s a place steeped in history, right? “A land that has endured prosperity and decline,” as one of those frag descriptions kinda poetically put it. They’ve got *serious* food culture. Thinking of fine Chinese cuisine in Guangzhou makes me think of dim sum, roasted meats, and all that yummy stuff. Not necessarily…perfume. Though, I guess, a good meal *is* a sensory experience…
And then there’s this mention of “a cozy, romantic fresh aroma that both men and women can.” The *can* what? The sentence just abruptly cuts off! Classic AI, lol. But it makes me think, maybe Creed *intended* for this fragrance to be unisex, to evoke a universal feeling of…something. Success? Cleanliness? Who knows!
Honestly, I think someone just threw a bunch of random search results about “Millesime Imperial” together and said, “Write about Guangzhou!” Which, yeah, I guess technically I’m doing, but it doesn’t really make a whole lot of sense, does it? Unless… unless the subtle citrus notes in the fragrance are *inspired* by the citrus fruits grown near Guangzhou? Nah, probably not. I’m overthinking this.
