Viking Eau de Parfum bottle Viking
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2017 Year 2008
££££ Price Tier ££
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Viking Eau de Parfum
Viking is a bold, spicy-fresh statement for the modern classicist. Its punchy mint, pepper and citrus opening signals confidence, while the drydown balances woods and florals with Creed's signature refinement.
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Our Verdict - The Beat Eau de Parfum
This discontinued gem is mourned by many, offering a uniquely fresh yet warm profile that evokes nostalgia and widespread compliments. Its 'masterpiece' status among fans is undeniable, contrasting sharply with those who find it a bit too peppery or simply 'meh'.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 13% 14%
Floral 17% 17%
Fruity 2% 3%
Green 11% 14%
Sweet 16% 10%
Warm 16% 12%
Woody 16% 17%
Earthy 9% 10%
Animalic 7% 9%
Fresh 20% 19%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Viking EdP
The Beat EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 18% vs 27%
Bergamot 17% vs 23%
Only in The Beat Eau de Parfum
Mandarin 26% Cardamom 23%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 28% vs 30%
Cedar 24% vs 30%
Musk 24% vs 39%
Only in Viking Eau de Parfum
Tonka Bean 23%

Accords

Viking Eau de Parfum The Beat Eau de Parfum
100%
Fresh Spicy
57%
75%
Citrus
100%
85%
Aromatic
71%
35%
Musky
77%
70%
Woody
75%
Powdery
75%
60%
Green
74%
Iris
65%
50%
Soft Spicy
62%
Fresh Spicy shared
100%
57%
Citrus shared
75%
100%
Aromatic shared
85%
71%
Musky shared
35%
77%
Woody shared
70%
75%
75%
Green shared
60%
74%
65%
Soft Spicy shared
50%
62%

Performance

Viking Eau de Parfum The Beat Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Viking Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Viking's fresh spicy-citrus opening and aromatic heart are ideal for spring and autumn, with enough warmth and spice for early fall. Less suited to winter due to its fresher profile and moderate projection.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its refined freshness and moderate sillage make it versatile for office and casual wear. The spicy aromatic signature allows for smart-casual or even semi-formal settings, but it is too dressed up for sport and not bold enough for black tie.

The Beat Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile with moderate longevity makes it perfect for office and casual wear. While some find it suitable for dates, its lack of strong sillage might not make it ideal for formal evening events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
87%
Accord
81%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Musky, Woody accords and Vetiver, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Viking Eau de Parfum
The Beat Eau de Parfum
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