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Viking - 283

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The Essence Vault Viking - 283 is an Eau de Parfum. Viking - 283 opens with Pink Pepper and Mint, settles into a heart of Rose and Pepper, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Vetiver. The Essence Vault's Viking - 283 carries an Acquired verdict, a aromatic-led wear.

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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Viking - 283 Eau de Parfum bottle
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Viking by Creed
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Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Aromatic
65%
Woody
55%
Spicy
50%
Fresh
35%

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Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

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Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

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No. 283 goes after Creed Viking's unusual combination of cooling peppermint, spicy pink pepper, and an unexpected rose heart, opening with an invigorating, fresh-spicy blast that's true to the brief. The rose-and-pepper heart nods to the original's distinctive rose-vetiver contrast, though it's simpler and less blended, landing more generically 'aromatic' than genuinely floral. The sandalwood-vetiver base is where the biggest gap appears - Creed's version has real richness and multi-hour longevity, while this dupe settles into a lighter woody finish that fades sooner. A fun, adventurous fresh-spicy option for sport or casual wear at a fraction of the price.

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