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DENIS7 – :
It’s not supposed to smell like a Viking… but symbolize the spirit of their explorations. Their icy sea travels (sea salt and frigid peppermint) aboard well-crafted ships (wet woods), the romantic hope (rose) of much greener pastures (vetiver, lavender, and patchouli) yet unseen, and the roaring fires of celebration (fiery pepper) after finding a new land. Spicy and masculine. Not a club scent; a man’s cologne for the over 30 or 35 crowd (who might have the $ to afford it). A daring release with the usual, smooth Creed dry down. My skin eats the spice in most fragrances, but not this one. Nothing like Aventus or the Creed water scents. Unique for today…
Yurus – :
This invokes being a viking on a ship and that is bad ass.. but not everyone appreciates the imagery as much as the scent alone for big price tags.. it is a work of art though.
funt.egorov – :
I feel that if Creed decided to call this something other than “Viking” people would have been much more accepting of the scent itself. I’ve grown to like this scent quite a bit actually, but the name Viking doesn’t make much sense to me. I rather enjoy the red bottle and the bright red color goes well with the tone of the scent, but the whole Viking thing I just can’t completely understand. I have been enjoying this a lot lately as I feel like it is great for the Autumn time.
Livvi – :
All sizzle no steaK.
Love the aesthetic of this bottle. Its bold, red and daring. It had all the making to be a GREAT Creed and follow up to Aventus. The scent is certainly interesting, very much in the line of a mature old spice / barbershop scent. However from the sample I’ve tested Viking is totally underwhelming in performance – on the few occasions I’ve tested it, it has dissipated down to a very soft minty skin scent after 30mins to 1hr. Which is absurd for the price. Not to mention the name is VIKING – it implies beastly performance! Of which this has none.
Viking could have been Aventus’s daddy. And not just dad, but war ravaged veteran dad who still drinks whiskey with his coffee every morning and takes cold showers even in winter. The type of dad who could shave with a blunt 2 blade razor and still be clean cut for breakfast. But no, Viking is rather the weak, feeble RSL club early bird dinner older relative still rambling on about the wheel of his 1930’s pennyfarthing at the family thanksgiving dinner. While his handsome grandson Aventus sits there carving the roast.
Overall it is a mature scent, that I would buy, use, and experiment with as part of my fragrance rotation…IF it had performance. So a shame really, as Creed could of almost had my money.
6/10
dasatyi – :
I wonder: Am I the only one to feel something fruity? The compliments are however insured. The wallet, on the other hand, suffers from it and also because of its lack of persistence. However, it remains an excellent fragrance!
komarik051 – :
*******UPDATE 8HRS LATER*******
Creed should be ashamed of themselves for releasing a scent that smells so close to an Old spice scent for $400. This juice has zero value unless you’re a rich guy with money everywhere & dont care blowing a few hundred dollars on something that you could find at your local Walgreens for around $5.
CREED SERIOUSLY!?!?!?
segat – :
Does not last more than a few hours. Smells different. Classy old manish. I like the smell but shit performance at this price, no way.
himiUnpanna – :
This fragrance is a great example of one that requires multiple wearings to fully appreciate. Smelling it off of the blotter just doesn’t do it justice; it comes off as too harsh and it’s easy to just move on to another one. I was fortunate enough to get a carded sample from the SA at Holt Renfrew when it launched but let it sit in the drawer after watching the somewhat poor reviews on YouTube.
When I went back to the Creed counter later on, they had it displayed prominently, so I gave it a try. Initially, I must admit, I didn’t like it…at all. It smelled much too loud and it wasn’t what I had been accustomed to from Creed. The SA said that it was selling well (which I didn’t believe) and basically forced me to leave with a sample.
I gave it another go one lazy morning and once I got through the initial stage, I was impressed. The initial blast of spicy peppermint and pink peppercorn settled down into a lovely scent. The citruses on top were there, too, but faded away within a minute or two. Later on, I noticed a decent amount of lavender mixed in with the peppermint and pink peppercorn. Finally, the vetiver and sandalwood shows up from the base in the end, leaving me with a very long lasting scent that truly delivered.
Ultimately, it’s a great fragrance, with excellent longevity and good projection for about the first two to three hours. If you spray it on your clothes, it’s on there until you throw your stuff into the wash. It definitely gets you noticed as well; it’s unique and doesn’t smell like anything else that other men are wearing. It’s also very versatile and can be worn pretty much year round for any occasion, but I wouldn’t waste it in the heat of the summer. I like wearing it during the autumn and the relentlessly cold Canadian winter weather.
Price point for this one is definitely a killer! It’s certainly not worth paying full Creed retail price for a bottle but once it hits discounters, I imagine that it will sell out.
I’d definitely encourage getting a sample of Viking and testing it out for yourself. It’s still relatively new, so if there’s a Creed counter in your area, you should be able to get a free sample.
jivoy3232 – :
For me personally, as I own Aventus, GIT and VIW and I like them all a lot more than Viking, there is no point of buying Viking. There are also some designer fragrances that I like a lot more or more than Viking, for example Dylan Blue, Invictus Aqua 2018 and Allure Homme Sport.
me mooo – :
I want to say mature, but I’d rather just say dated. It’s something for either an older generation to enjoy or for a newer generation to experiment with. It has a market, but I’d guess a very small one.
If you need a numeric rating: 4/10
ZoibergM – :
While I havent lived with it that long, I actually really like this and find it very unique!
Has a spiciness in a way I havent smelled before. Def pick up on the pink peppercorn among many other notes. Intriguing, masculine, bold, well blended. Kind of a modern take on something that has a classic DNA of that makes sense. Performance is just average on my skin (although my skin is the type that only the strongest beast mode fragrances perform well on)
Actually got more compliments on this scent thanI would have thought. Worth checking out
xhe206speagoessenda – :
It smells good. Pretty screechy with the synthetics, the pink pepper is nice but honestly after an hour I’m left with what would be a 300$ aftershave/shaving cream. Buy old spice classic instead. Or like any fougere.
Derivative, marketing ploy.
evilken13 – :
A nice mint and pink pepper top gives way to chokingly thick 00s men’s cologne, chock-full of hideous dihydromyrcenol, screechy woody ambers, and cheap, nauseating synthetic “sandalwood” that performs with the classic Creed huge projection and volume.
Overpriced juice for sweaty steroid-jacked meatheads whose goal is to announce their utter lack of taste to everyone in a square mile circumference.
wqw – :
I love Viking…
Masculine, mature, bold, sophisticated and assertive, a head turner and a very classy scent.
I hate rose but somehow they figured out how to man it up. For some reason I get the effect of almost a modern day B.D.P.. Mint, lavender, rose, citrus, pepper and salty sandalwood on top of that Creed DNA.
In my opinion a very good release, not earthshattering like Aventus, but absolutely a great scent from the house of Creed.
poetlestythit – :
Warm, spicy, red, modern, salty, woody, dry, balanced, dumb reach, signature scent.
All those words come to mind when i think of Viking.
I see that this scent is getting the same mixed reviews and rap that Bleu de Chanel got when it was first released.
And we all know how things turned out for Bleu de Chanel later on. Just saying…
Vitaliskis – :
1. Aventus
2. Green Irish Tweed
3. Viking
This comes third in the entire Creed lineup. Been wearing this for nearly a year and has become a dumb reach.
10/10
GrubeR – :
It smells like a pastry I had once….the essence of the spice of the pastry…and not much else.
Kind of a fresh spicy scent….and not much else.
Longevity on me is decent…about 4-5 hours…and not much else.
While I can see the level of artistry that went into this creation, it will get a pass from me…and not much else.
I guess you can’t hit a home run every time.
xkp967speagoessenda – :
This one is better than Silver Mountain Water, Royal Mayfair and Himalaya. A mixture of spices and mint. It also reminds a bit of gingerbread. But not sure if compared with Aventus, Virgin Island Water and Green Irish Tweed this would be worth a purchase.
prooclala – :
After a long wait, I finally got to test the new Creed Viking at the KaDeWe in Berlin. Naturally, this is more of a first impressions rather than a full review.
Strongly peppery and spicy, it evolves to a slightly smoother scent, but retains the peppery character. I found no trace of the signature Creed ambergris signature in this first wear (which disappoints me). This scent did not feel exactly original: it immediately reminded me of Chanel Bleu and my friend who was with me also said it reminds him of Dior Sauvage. Maybe an interesting mix between the two? Anyway, at first wear, I can’t say I love it in the way I did with Aventus. For me, being in my early 30s, this feels like a scent that could go well, but younger guys might prefer something a bit fresher.
bloodlawer – :
I love Viking. Unlike others I do get the Viking asociation with the warm spices,that cold iron note in it,the fresh sea notes,etc. And as a bonus, I have had more compliments wearing this one,than wearing Aventus,which was kind of strange to me.
So far,everyone at my workplace loves this fragrance on me. To me this a another winner from Creed.
riga35 – :
I am fortunate to have Creed new release samples sent to me when they arrive at our Canadian department store. I didn’t ask for this lovely service to happen but who am I to turn a free sample down? I am determined to like one of the Creeds one day. This is not the day. I pick up a generic mens cologne scent. The usual suspects are there, bergamot, patchouli, vetiver, citrus, lavender. I also pick up a little oud but realise this is probably the sandalwood.
ddi385InsuffBooni – :
Ugh , seriously people, this is nothing special, So whats the hype about? I expected at least a decent scent. It smells like an old school barbershop scent. Aventus and Millesime way better buys
Andron – :
What makes Creed so polarising, besides inflated prices and specious claims of royal heritage, is that their fragrances walk the line between boldly rugged and unabashedly crude, true to that ur-British sensibility which also gave us scratchy Shetland sweaters and clunky Church’s shoes. Whether Creed scents would make you shiver with pleasure or give you a thumping migrane used to depend on which side of the line your own sensibilities lay.
That was, until 2010. In retrospect, it’s safe to say that the same hype cycle which made Aventus the most talked-about fragrance on the internet also tarnished its legacy. As heated forum discussions reduced opinions to either “best fragrance ever” (hyperbolic nonsense) or “overrated” (i.e. hyped – thanks for contributing), nobody seemed to see the scent for what it was: simply a pleasant, well-crafted masculine, its only fault being that it was aimed at a different crowd than Creed’s previous offerings.
If you, like many of Creed’s old acolytes, weren’t amused by all the newcomers stinking up your exclusive little clubhouse with talks of panty-droppage and reformulation conspiracies – well, you can rest easy. Viking is a return to the old form, a blast of spices and prickly herbs embedded in the stonking synthetic wood-and-ambergris accord that is Creed’s signature. As is customary, there’s a hint of floralcy hiding between the splinters and thorns, a slightly sweet, aquatic rose I quite enjoyed. I definitely recommend you spray Viking on fabric, where it retains some nuance, because on skin the whole boat quickly gets rolled over by the powerful synthetics at its foundation.
So rejoice, ye faithful, for the dark times are over! Or they’re back? I dunno anymore. Decide for yourselves.
DeNvEr – :
it’s a better-than-average scent. it has an amouage vibe to it – not that it smells like anything in particular from amouage – but it does have a slightly complicated, deep smell to me. It may be in the same ballpark as amouage silver man – but i havent smelled it in a year, so i could be making that up.
at any rate, i enjoy it. i wouldn’t pay $300 for a bottle, but i’d pay $100.
contrary to a lot of opinions on here, i think it fits nicely into the creed lineup. it’s unique among their other offerings.
Obviously when you are the encore release of Aventus, you’re going to have an uphill battle. with that said – it’s really not fair to compare this to aventus. it’s completely different. aventus is more pleasing to my nose – but again, really not a fair comparison.
At any rate – i’m a fan.
igor_golovan – :
Who else remembers when one could get a 75ml Creed for under $100?
base007 – :
I don’t remember if I commented on this one, but I had a change of heart. I wasn’t too impressed at first, but now I kind of dig it. Not sure what it was, maybe I found it a little too sour or something on my skin at first.. But this definitely has grown on me. In the air you get this clean masculine fresh minty kind of smell that is unique. The dry down to me is the best part, you get this great masculine semi fresh ambergris scent. The longevity on this is VERY good for me. I smelled it the next day on my shirt pretty strongly.
Scent 4.. maybe even 4.5 out of 5
Performance: I’ll give it a 5/5 for a fresh type scent.
imex-oskar – :
I had to revisit this one after my wife complimented it so much when I experimented with it one night. Since, after all, she’s my target market I’ve been wearing my sample here and there just to see if her reaction was the same. Every time I wear it she comments on how nice it is. I like it and her reaction can’t be ignored. It’s a solid scent that I can pull off at work or play. It’s got good longevity and respectable projection on my skin. I rarely deviate from my top three (Green Irish Tweed, Aventus and Terre d’Hermes), but this is a perfume I could include in my mix.
kamaeva – :
Anyone else notice a striking similarity with Frederic Malle Bois D’Orage/French Lover, especially on the dry-down?
To me, this is basically a “tamed down” version of French Lover, perhaps more linear and mass-appealing as well.
If the nose behind this really is Pierre Bourdon, that would seem to make sense.
Also adds more credence to the rumor that Pierre Bourdon was in fact the original formulator of Green Irish Tweed…
tkg916intitytek – :
UPMARKET & NEW (OLD) SPICE
I am not claiming Viking smells like Old Spice. Or even vaguely similar. However, upon my initial sampling, and several subsequent, they both share a masculine, fresh, spicy-ness.
Whereas Shulton’s (1937!) Old Spice was for everyman (and indeed it seemed in the 60s every man was wearing it, including my father), Creed’s Viking smells of a man crossing the Atlantic in a stateroom on the Queen Mary 2.
Class. Elegance. Understated masculinity. (There is nothing unisex here, wheres some Creeds geared towards men are successfully worn by women.)
Although I appreciate many (perhaps most) of Creed’s fragrances, I only own Aventus. Viking may actually become a runner-up – If and when I have an un-Aventus day.
ps. Longevity rivals Aventus, but not quite the projection. Both seem equally versatile – morning/night, and season.
Green-wm – :
I wasn’t that impressed after first trying this. Overall I found it an interesting fragrance but certainly not worth the money. I felt it was a fragrance that would grow on me with further wearings but that was never going to happen at the ludicrous price. I wouldn’t even go in on a split for this. It’s a pleasant, interesting fragrance but that’s about it.
As for the smell, I got a fresh, spicy, minty vibe. Longevity and sillage is moderate.
However, I did buy an ‘inspired by’ oil of this, from a company that I will not mention here. Around €4.50 for 3ml, delivered. Didn’t apply a great deal and it performs just as good and smells better than the Creed which costs over €300 for 100ml. You do the math!
I’m not trying to have a dig at anyone here and I certainly know that smell is subjective. But on reading some of the highly positive reviews here, I can’t help but feel it’s by people who got stung, buying a ridiculously overpriced fragrance that is no more groundbreaking than the latest Ed Sheeran album.
perekup – :
I received a sample of Viking while I was shopping at Neiman Marcus. First of all this is an expensive fragrance as are all Creeds for that matter. Creed prides itself in using only the finest natural ingredients and Viking is no exception in my opinion. Upon application I was immediately transported to an amazing olfactory bliss for lack of a better word. I am over 40 and in my opinion Viking was made for the mature man although anyone who wears Viking would definitely reap the benefits no matter what your age. This is a fragrance I knew I had to have. The only downside is the price but since Viking is marketed for the mature man, in my opinion, the high price point is not really an obstacle in most cases. I also own a vintage bottle of Aventus and I must say Viking surpasses even Aventus in overall quality at least to me anyway. FWIW, I’ve been wearing ‘cologne’ since the 70’s and consider myself a connoisseur of fragrance. My advice would always be to try before you buy. Viking is also a real compliment getter. You might be able to find some good deals on eBay although as with anything you buy on eBay your mileage may vary. In other words make sure you buy from a reputable dealer. In conclusion I give Viking 5 stars out of 5. I consider it a masterpiece in the world of perfumery.
Mansds – :
This smells honestly like a niche version of Pino Silvestre, with more of a spearmint note in it. The opening is somewhat similar to Acqua di Parma’s Colonia Club. It smells like a cold, minty fougere with tons of greenery but also somewhat spicy Italian herbs. Projection is subtle however while longevity is also moderate at about 6 hours. It’s nice but Pino Silvestre can be had for $20 with a very similar scent.
4/5
lenin2011 – :
For a perfume named ‘Viking’ this does not pack much of a punch. I suspect I would find it a bit fresh & sickly if any of the notes actually had enough projection or clarity to reach my nostrils.
artax – :
This is a really great effort from Creed. I’d put the quality of the overall fragrance and the ingredients used at the artisanal level, TBH. There’s a statement on the back of the box about the ingredients being real, and it smells like it. The sandalwood is real, which makes a huge difference.
Its smells like a mix of old school and modern, which Creed excels at. Very masculine. Wood and spice, a bit barbershop, with a well done mint running through it. I have a hard time making the rose out ? Does it ever grow on you though .
It takes a number of wears to really appreciate fully – which may explain some negativity – Aventus was a lot of people’s intro to niche in general, and Creed. Aventus blows you away with that opening – it’s immediate and amazing. The opening of this is chaotic and a bit weird – you have to wait a bit for the payoff- that may have disappointed a lot of people expecting the same opening fireworks as Aventus (or VIW, etc.) .
Moderate projection – exceptional longevity – 12 hours easily. Days and days on clothes. Don’t believe any crap about 1 hour longevity etc. Ridiculous.
fuarsov – :
I’m terrible with “notes” but I’ve spent many an hour at Saks, Nordstrom, Sephora, Perfumania, even the Guerlain shop at Epcot, sniffing 1,000 different frags and this is completely and utterly unique to my nose. There is something both exhilarating and off putting at the same time here. I want to like it. You must try this. Forget the “Creed’s too expensive” nonsense. There are reasonably priced decants aplenty…
kalmirik – :
Second review after few wearings:
Creed Viking where fire melts frozen salty sea water.
ultra unique and luxurious scent. Exclusive fragrance and if you wear it no one will smell like you.
Fresh, spicy and woody with superb performance.
offseeff – :
Starts off with far too much lavender, but that quickly dies away into powder. As it does so, I notice bergamot and cloves/spices. I like this. Quite a bit, even.
sgl889speagoessenda – :
Yet another Masterpiece from creeds best perfume, Pierre Bourdon!
Nothing like it, ground breaking, a head of it’s time, classic yet modern. Sophisticated yet playful, yin and yang boy oh boy is this good. It’s a female heart melter too. I’ve seen knees shake and mouths water on contact.
10 outta 10 baby!
sasha_nosko – :
When i first sprayed this on my arm, i wasn’t too impressed but actually giving it a wearing it smells really great! I find it to be quite unique, interesting and surprisingly, very pleasant. Definitely worth testing more.
a1sd06 – :
Viking is a strange one. The opening isn’t great, very harsh and almost boozy like smelling then in the middle you get like a vegetable tinge that makes It smell a bit like a field of crops. Then the dry down comes where the mint, lavender and patchouli all settle down nicely together creating a pleasent aroma. As an owner of aventus I don’t think Viking is worth the price tag, however if this retailed off like other standard designer frags, I think I would be happy to have it in my collection.
Ваким – :
While I enjoy the coolness of the pink pepper and mint, I find way too much rose in this. Combined with lavender, it renders this almost dated. Think 80’s classic aromatic fougeres like Azzaro pour homme Paco Rabanne and Old Spice.
pawlik – :
I’m gonna keep it real with you chief-
I tested this out and I don’t think it’s not even close to being as bad as people are making it out to be.
It’s a very peppery but fresh scent. I don’t really think that’s a bad thing at all despite it seems that pink pepper freaks people out. I really thought it was nice and I wouldn’t mind owning this myself (if I were ever able to afford it, lol)
StjepanEmo – :
When Chanel released Bleu de Chanel back in 2010, it was universally criticized throughout the fragrance community. Today, it stands as one of modern perfumery’s benchmark fragrances, but it took some to achieve this status.
Mark my words, Viking will eventually do the same.
Chilim – :
When I first sampled Viking, my very first impression was: ok. not too impressive, but not bad.
However, during the day there were a few times that I unexpectedly got a whiff from my wrist. My experience with these whiffs all went the same:in the first second I thought: wow, this is really nice, what’s that? And the next second: oh wait, it’s Viking!
So I bought a bottle!
I really like Viking. It is very uplifting and classy.
To my nose, it is a much more masculine version of Spice & Wood. It shares the same heart notes, but is a lot greener and mintier (is that a word?).
The lasting power is very good. Three sprays gave me a thick cloud that lasted about 4 hours. The thick cloud is away now and I can still smell it pretty well.
8/10
ordemnemedlot – :
Keeping this short, this smells like a whiskey cork to me, I like it but it’s not unique and nothing special about it to justify the price.
metr82 – :
I find there to be something rather “vegetal” about Creed Viking.
It reminds me of vegetables and pulses and grains in a culinary kind of way. Almost like cooking a vegetarian dish (Which I do quite often) and having all the ingredients laid out before you on the kitchen worktop. You take in a good sniff of what is there, you get Creed Viking!
Viking is very natural smelling fragrance in this respect. I find it rather gourmand, but not in the traditional sense. More a vegetarian or vegan gourmand, which is quite odd, I have never really experienced that in a fragrance before.
I would say Viking certainly leans more mature masculine, I cannot imagine many of the younger guys reaching for this one (I am 41 and find it for a more mature guy than myself!).
Viking is ok, it has some interesting notes and is set apart from anything I have smelled before. Personally I would not buy it though, Viking does not really do enough to make me part with my hard-earned (Only Silver Mountain Water and Aventus have done that).
maikl127 – :
To me this smells like a upscale minty and more fresh old spice.
This is not a bad thing and this fragrance smells classic, the clove note for me is overbearing, but all things considered this is nice.
I think the fragrance is welldone, but am not sure how well it was received or if the market wanted it. Guerlain heritage and some others kind of accomplish the same goal.
For me this is a 30 plus fragrance with 6 hours longevity and good projection, but the problem is the price.
3.5 , but when you consider the price this is a 2 out of 5 for me.
IrOK – :
Opening claims the prominence of pink pepper and mint lingers in the back ground making it somewhat unusual yet pleasant. Later vetiver and sandal are distinguishable as the pepper tones down. Pepper lingers till the drydown is achieved.
A beautiful semi formal fragrance that contains class.
On a lighter side, i felt as if talking to younger bro of Aventus. Lol
Pheno – :
I was very excited to try this new scent from the Creed house.
My first impression is that it is a wonderful spicy, warmly zesty fragrance.
However, I find it difficult to describe it’s basenote. Not because its complex or indescribable but rather that the scent has disappeared by the time I’m normally smelling for the drydown.
It seems to last for about an hour and then, poof! it’s gone!
I am definitely NOT a Creed-basher like many I’ve seen/heard, however I was really expecting more. Much much more.
This scent (although not Viking-like in any way I can see) is very likeable, but it does not last, and for what it costs, I’m sad to say there are better investments.
Just my thoughts.
errive – :
This is Creeds rendition of a sunscreen fragrance. I like it. I wore it today in high heat. I caught wafts of it all day and im sure it will evoke memories and emotions of the beach in many as it did me. Not just the beach but anywhere that sunscreen is applicable. Hiking the himalayas, kayaking in the canyon etc. Its not sweet and fruity like Aventus or many mainstream mens frags. It seperates itself from the stereotypical, which could be why the name Viking was chosen. It dosent need mainstream approval as the adventurous man does not need approval. On that note, ive seen it roll womens eyes into the back of their heads. Maybe its the rose or the power of the fragrance to recall memories and feelings of the beach, the sun, the sand the heat. Whether it be disguised as -or a hybrid of- an old/ new school fougere, you’ll have to ask the Creeds, whos artistry and genius on this one is honestly mind boggling and cannot be overstated. It lasts 6-8 hours on me. It can be worn both winter and summer. Anywhere and everywhere, especially where sunscreen applies.
Edit note;
As i expected this smells even better on ladies skin.Viking can easily be unisex as well.
xem_ – :
This smells like a 90’s generic cologne, In fact this smells very similar to Burberry Men on my skin. It’s good but I would never pay retail for this. I get notes of Sandalwood pepper and a strong Lavender/Mint combo. Performance is quite good.
neingofitourf – :
Fragrance -Viking Creed
Bottle from – 2017
He’s got that fresh yet warm masculine vibe going on. Reminds me a bit of a soldier coming home with a smile on his face.
Viking is a fresh,spicy,minty and woody interpretation of a victorious man with an astonishing touch of earthy patchouli and with a wisper of a bit romantic flowers.
Longevity – 8/10(8+ hours)
Silage/Projection – 8/10(moderate projection and silage for the first 2-3 hours,than sits closer to skin for the duration of the scent’s evolution)
Weather -For more or less any time of year.
Versatility – 10/10
Age – 20+
Compliments – 8/10
Scent – 8,5/10
Main notes according to me –
pink pepper,mint,sandalwood,rose,lavender,patchouli.
The drydown is woody,spicy and a bit earthy and I get some -sandalwood,spices,vetiver and patchouli.
Emotions -victorious man,masculine,fresh yet warm,soldier returns home.
Occasion -for more or less any ocasion.
Try before you buy.
Assort – :
If you like the dry down, try notting hill by English laundry – for $15 at TJ Maxx, very similar vibe.
The opening is harsh, just spray and ignore for 10 minutes. Notting hill smells like body odor to me up close at the beginning, but it smooths out to a very vikingish scent quickly. I get smooth cinnamon like spices, a little citrus, and a nice sandalwood.
Evreyoushka – :
Taste and smell are linked, right? Well, back in my elementary school days, we would get those cinnamon hearts as treats during Valentine’s Day.
When I sniff Viking and it gets all up in my nostrils and tingles my taste buds, CINNAMON HEARTS is the first & ONLY thing that comes to my mind.
I don’t get much else – just cinnamon hearts. Which from the notes listed here would be coming from the pink pepper and mint with maybe a little rose.
So let me ask you: how could you pay $300+ for such a linear, basic fragrance when you can pay $50 for a complex and interesting scent like Dunhill Icon?
(tested via a 5ml sample spray vial)
cupidon22 – :
Creed Viking – I had been eagerly awaiting this release. I finally bought a bottle 8 months after it’s release. This one gets a mix of love and hate, and I can understand the mixed feelings on this one. It’s not Aventus, but that’s okay. I really like what the House of Creed did with this one. It is bold and it’s got a lemon note in the opening, then dries down into something spicy, cinnamon(which could be the mix of peppermint, rose, and pepper in the heart notes). The dry down is really nice on this one.
On my wrist it smells pretty darn good. I find myself taking whiffs of it throughout the day when I’ve worn it. I’m very happy with this one and it will be one that I will frequently go to.
kolydy – :
There is a lot of conflict with this one stemming from expectations. Every Creed has a certain vibe to it: fresh, sparkly, clean. Aventus, MI, GIT, Royal Water, Pure White Cologne, SMW, Himalaya, all have a clean, fresh, natural aspect with clarity. Even the denser creations like Royal Mayfair, Royal Oud, Love in Black, Spice and Wood, and Tabarome all have a certain clean, effervescent quality as well. In my opinion that is what makes Royal Oud so special, though many complain it is more cedar-based than oud based, but that’s for a different page.
Viking branches away from this trend, this Creed-style.
Historically Creed has made almost all-natural perfumes. They used to advertise that fragrances like GIT and Aventus where summations of 90% or more naturally derived ingredients. Now, with the IFRA continuously placing stricter and stricter regulations on natural absolutes, oils, and extracts, many historically natural-reliant houses are having to seek refuge in synthetics. The lady at the Creed counter said that sadly many of Creed’s creations are now only 60%+ natural,