Acier Aluminum Cologne by Creed, If you sense that the daily life of a man isn't as thrilling as it used to be, you may want to avail yourself of Creed's classic 1973 fragrance Acier Aluminum. (Acier is French for "steel.”) The scent evokes the sun glinting off a knight's sword and suit of armor. It hints at dried oranges and spices brought back from distant lands to a medieval marketplace. Its name evokes a time when daily life was a risk, full of opportunities to prove your valor.