Creed
Viking
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EDP2017MenFranceLongevity · Long LastingSillage · Moderate$510 retail★ 4.0 community ratingBuy on FragranceNet $320 · Save $190 →Buy on FragranceShop $203 →
A robust aromatic journey of citrus brightness tempered by herbal sage and earthy vetiver, evoking windswept Nordic landscapes
Top Notes
Pink PepperPeppermintBergamotLemonAbsintheOrange
Heart Notes
LavenderCloveBulgarian RoseAllspiceOrris RootJasmine
Base Notes
VetiverCedarWhite MuskTonka Bean
Accords
aromatic· Dominantfresh spicy· Prominentgreen· Prominentcitrus· Prominentsoft spicy· Moderategourmand· Moderatelavender· Moderatewoody· Moderaterose· Moderatemusky· Moderatesweet· Moderate
Best Clone
The best clone of Creed Viking is Odin’s Voyage by La Ree Fragrances, with a 78% accuracy score. A fraction of the cost of the $510 original.
Best Seasons
Spring100%
Summer67%
Fall / Autumn100%
Winter78%
Best Occasions
Professional100%
Casual35%
Night Out16%
Community Insights
★ 4.0 from 4.3K ratingsWhat people who wear Creed Viking report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community. Created by Olivier Creed.
Main accords
aromatic
fresh spicy
green
citrus
soft spicy
lavender
woody
musky
Longevity
Very weak6%
Weak7%
Moderate39%
Long lasting41%
Eternal8%
Sillage
Intimate12%
Moderate58%
Strong23%
Enormous7%
Who wears it
Female1%
More female0%
Unisex4%
More male15%
Male80%
Listed as Men
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced39%
Overpriced37%
Ok19%
Good value3%
Great value2%
People say it reminds them of
Shulton Company Old Spice Original 262Creed Viking Cologne 187Creed Spice and Wood 106The Dua Brand Scarlet Warrior 53Alexandria Fragrances Seven Seas 52In The Box The Barbarian 32
What people like
- Unique fragrance not found in other Creed offerings
- Sophisticated and authoritative masculine character
- High quality fragrance
- Versatile enough to be worn on any occasion
What people dislike
- Expensive price point
- Distinctly masculine lacks unisex or feminine appeal
- Poor value at high retail price points
- Polarizing scent that may not be universally liked
What wearers say
“Opening smells a bit like eggnog. Dry down gets abit smoky. Would be good for fall and winter. Reviews say this smells like fancy old spice but i get more of a smoky Fougère smell from it. Its alright but I dont think its worth the price.”
“Just don't buy.I personally love the scent (the mint and pepper opening is amazing), but it has ZERO sillage or longevity (shame on you House of Creed).I regret having received it as a gift, as she wasted her money.I am happy to pay premium price for quality, but if you cannot make it laster longer than a cologne, then it's a big NO for me.”
“I got a 100ml for about 1/2 off retail online after trying a 2ml decant and finishing a 10ml sample. Reminds me of Old Spice, and lasts a long time, especially on clothes. This is a great scent to spray your hoodies with before giving to your s/o. Good for date nights but also office friendly in terms of profile as long as you don't use too much. This is a pretty loud scent, only one or two sprays needed to last all day with good projection, so 100ml will last me a good while.”
4 Clones Found
Best Match
La Ree Fragrances
Odin’s Voyage
78%accuracy
-
Price
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
The clone offers similar top note freshness but struggles to match Creed's sophisticated base development and longevity; La Ree's version tends to fade more quickly and lacks the nuanced salty-woody character of the original.
Amazon
Fragrance World
Abraaj Viking
78%accuracy
-
Price
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
The clone provides good projection and longevity but lacks the original's deep salty-mineral complexity and ambergris richness in the dry down. Fragrance World's version is slightly more linear and less evolving than the designer's more sophisticated layering.
Amazon
Armaf
Bucephalus No. IX
77%accuracy
-
Price
6-8 hours
Longevity
Moderate to Strong
Sillage
The clone lacks the depth and complexity of the original's ambergris accord, resulting in a slightly thinner base. Longevity and sillage are marginally reduced, though the top and middle notes track closely to the designer fragrance.
AmazonJomashop
Dua
Scarlet Warrior Cologne
78%accuracy
$65
Dua
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
The clone likely performs well in the top and heart notes but may fall short on base projection and that characteristic salty-creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are typically lighter on clones compared to Creed's formulation standards.
Dua $65
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