Viking

Creed by Olivier Creed Original
Dupe Pair
85%
Very Similar
Viking Eau de Parfum bottle Viking
Edp Concentration Edp
M Gender M
2017 Year 2017
££££ Price Tier £
Norse Eau de Parfum bottle Norse

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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 - Norse
Norse channels Creed's Viking with its minty-peppery citrus over rose, lavender and woods. That bold, spicy-woody fougere energy comes through, though it projects softer and dries down flatter than the niche original.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 13% 19%
Floral 17% 18%
Fruity 2% 4%
Green 11% 12%
Sweet 16% 7%
Warm 16% 12%
Woody 16% 16%
Earthy 9% 10%
Animalic 7% 0%
Fresh 20% 30%

Mood

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

Notes

Accords

Viking Norse
85%
Aromatic
85%
Fresh
80%
75%
Citrus
55%
70%
Woody
70%
60%
Green
45%
35%
Musky
Aromatic shared
85%
85%
80%
Citrus shared
75%
55%
Woody shared
70%
70%
Green shared
60%
45%
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 Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

The fresh, minty spicy-aromatic profile is most versatile in spring and autumn and stays wearable in milder summer days.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Bold yet clean, it's an easy fit for casual and office wear with enough presence for evenings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
92%
Notes
86%
Accord
61%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Woody, Citrus accords and Lemon, Bergamot notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Viking
Norse
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