Viking EDP

Creed by Olivier Creed Original
72%

Norse EDP

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Viking Eau de Parfum bottle Viking EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2017 Year 2021
££££ Price Tier £
Norse Eau de Parfum bottle Norse EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Viking EDP
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 - Norse EDP
Norse follows Creed Viking Cologne's fresh aromatic-woody fougere. The bright citrus opening and herbal-woody heart land close to the brief, but as a budget dupe it wears lighter and flatter, with the refined vetiver drydown softened.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Viking EDP
Norse EDP

Notes

Accords

Viking Norse
85%
Aromatic
75%
75%
Citrus
80%
70%
Woody
70%
Fresh
65%
60%
Green
35%
Musky
Aromatic shared
85%
75%
Citrus shared
75%
80%
Woody shared
70%
70%
65%
60%
35%

Performance

Viking Norse
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
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.

Norse

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The fresh citrus, aromatic herbs and clean woods are made for warm-weather wear in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal Sport

Its clean, versatile fresh-aromatic profile suits the office, daily wear and casual outings rather than formal evenings.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
72%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, citrus, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Viking EDP
Norse EDP
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