Fragrances inspired by Viking Cologne Cologne
The original
Viking Cologne
Creed
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Viking Cologne
- Norse
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 14 notes is in the original, including Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 10 of its 14 notes, including Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin
The main difference
Adds frankincense and nutmeg, drops amber
Our verdict
Viking Cologne offers a classically masculine barbershop vibe, while Secret Lagoon leans into a tropical, vacation-inspired experience.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 11 notes, including Mandarin, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds coconut and ginger, drops cedar and frankincense
Choose Secret Lagoon when
You want a budget-friendly tropical scent.
What they share
Shares 7 of its 14 notes, including Vetiver, Cedar, Geranium
The main difference
Adds bergamot and frankincense, drops blood orange and citrus
What they share
Shares 6 of its 11 notes, including Cedar, Patchouli, Vetiver
The main difference
Adds allspice and blood orange, drops bergamot and frankincense
What they share
Shares 7 of its 12 notes, including Cedar, Patchouli, Sage
The main difference
Adds blood orange and citrus, drops bergamot and frankincense
What they share
Shares 7 of its 14 notes, including Bergamot, Cedar, Geranium
The main difference
Adds frankincense and lemon, drops grapefruit and juniper
What they share
Shares 6 of its 11 notes, including Cedar, Patchouli, Vetiver
The main difference
Adds allspice and blood orange, drops bergamot and frankincense
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Creed. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.