Viking Eau de Parfum vs Emporio Armani He Eau de Parfum

Viking

Edp	Concentration	Edp
M	Gender	U
2017	Year	2020
££££	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Viking

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 - Emporio Armani He

A divisive scent for the nostalgic few, Emporio Armani He (2020) struggles to escape the shadow of its 1998 predecessor. Many find it a watered-down disappointment, while others appreciate its modern take on a classic. Expect poor performance, but a decent, clean scent if you can overlook its flaws.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	13%	12%
Floral	17%	17%
Fruity	2%	1%
Green	11%	12%
Sweet	16%	18%
Warm	16%	19%
Woody	16%	17%
Earthy	9%	8%
Animalic	7%	9%
Fresh	20%	16%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Viking EdP

Emporio Armani He EdP

Notes

Only in Viking

Mint 18% Pink Pepper 18% Bergamot 18% Lemon 16% Absinth 15% Orange 14%

Only in Emporio Armani He

Yuzu 45% Sage 32% Cardamom 23%

Shared Notes

Rose 17% vs 31%

Orris 14% vs 32%

Only in Viking

Lavender 19% Clove 18% Allspice 17% Jasmine 14%

Only in Emporio Armani He

Nutmeg 36%

Shared Notes

Vetiver 28% vs 21%

Musk 24% vs 33%

Tonka Bean 23% vs 19%

Only in Viking

Cedar 24%

Only in Emporio Armani He

Sandalwood 25%

Accords

Viking Emporio Armani He

100%

Fresh Spicy

85%

Aromatic

100%

Powdery

94%

75%

Citrus

88%

70%

Woody

88%

35%

Musky

86%

Warm Spicy

72%

Iris

62%

Sweet

61%

Floral

61%

60%

Green

50%

Soft Spicy

Fresh Spicy shared

100%

85%

Aromatic shared

85%

100%

Powdery

94%

Citrus shared

75%

88%

Woody shared

70%

88%

Musky shared

35%

86%

Warm Spicy

72%

Iris

62%

Sweet

61%

Floral

61%

Green

60%

Soft Spicy

50%

Performance

Viking Emporio Armani He

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Intimate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Viking

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.

Emporio Armani He

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Formal

Its intimate projection and moderate longevity make it ideal for office wear and casual settings, where subtlety is appreciated. While it possesses an elegance suitable for some formal events, its lacklustre performance means it won't shine on a big night out.