Viking EDP

Creed by Olivier Creed Original
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Viking - 283 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 - Viking - 283 EDP
A punchier, more affordable riff on Creed Viking's mint-pepper-and-rose contrast, but flatter through the middle and noticeably lighter on the sandalwood-vetiver drydown that gives the original its lasting power.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Viking EDP
Viking - 283 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 18% vs 50%
Mint 18% vs 50%
Only in Viking
Bergamot 18% Lemon 16% Absinth 15% Orange 14%
Shared Notes
Rose 17% vs 62%
Only in Viking
Lavender 19% Clove 18% Allspice 17% Orris 15% Jasmine 14%
Only in Viking - 283
Pepper 38%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 28% vs 47%
Only in Viking
Cedar 24% Musk 24% Tonka Bean 23%
Only in Viking - 283
Sandalwood 53%

Accords

Viking Viking - 283
100%
Fresh Spicy
85%
Aromatic
65%
75%
Citrus
70%
Woody
55%
60%
Green
50%
Soft Spicy
Spicy
50%
35%
Musky
Fresh
35%
Fresh Spicy
100%
Aromatic shared
85%
65%
Citrus
75%
Woody shared
70%
55%
Green
60%
Soft Spicy
50%
Spicy
50%
Musky
35%
Fresh
35%

Performance

Viking Viking - 283
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
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.

Viking - 283

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
36%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Viking EDP
Viking - 283 EDP
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