Creative Inspiration
Perfumer: Karine Dubreuil-Sereni
Votes lean feminine
25 ratings
From your scent profile
State of Mind Creative Inspiration is a unisex scent that sits most easily in spring and fall, suits workdays and leisure time, and balances its floral, sweet side with spice.
Skunky's take: The floral side leads, it arrives with a bouquet.
How does it perform?
From 31 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Blind buy risk
76% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Powdery
- Creamy
What does Creative Inspiration smell like?
Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter chosen less often. It leans towards business, leisure and daily wear, and can carry into the evening. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine.
It opens with bergamot, oolong tea and iris. In the heart, jasmine, rice powder and pimento build a floral, powdery line with a light spiciness. In the base, sandalwood, liquorice and musk soften it into a woody, sweet, creamy warmth. Bois 1920 Centenario and Penhaligon's A Balm of Calm have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Bergamot
- Oolong tea
- Iris
First hours
- Jasmine
- Rice powder
- Pimento
Towards evening
- Sandalwood
- Liquorice
- Musk
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 36%Spring
- 31%Autumn
- 18%Summer
- 15%Winter
- Office24%
- Casual22%
- Daytime17%
- Nighttime17%
- Evening15%
- Sport4%
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
57% matchCentenario
Bois 1920 · 2020
57% matchIV - Iris Radieux
Stendhal · 2026
54% matchA Balm of Calm
Penhaligon's · 2023
54% matchTaboo
Naomi Jon
54% matchLatte Mimosa
New Notes · 2024
53% matchMuschio Nobile (Eau de Toilette)
Nobile 1942 · 2011
52% matchLa Nuit Danse
Chabaud · 2019
50% matchLa Peau Nue
Celine · 2019
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Last updated: October 26, 2026














