WS-C-2017

Viking

2017Men

aromatic up front, then fresh spicy, settling into green.

Viking by Creed is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Viking was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Creed. Top notes are Pink Pepper, Peppermint, Bergamot, Lemon, Absinthe and Orange; middle notes are Lavender, Clove, Bulgarian Rose, Allspice, Orris Root and Jasmine; base notes are Vetiver,…

aromatic fresh spicy green citrus

Nose: Olivier Creed

Some retailer links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Disclosure

See price at Sephora See on Amazon

Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Pink Pepper, Peppermint, Bergamot, Lemon, Absinthe, Orange
Heart· 2–4h
Lavender, Clove, Bulgarian Rose, Allspice, Orris Root, Jasmine
Drydown· 6h+
Vetiver, Cedar, White Musk, Tonka Bean

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

70%

64%

63%

41%

37%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Spring29%Fall29%Winter22%Summer20%Day59%Night41%Wears male79%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Creed picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Viking smell like?

aromatic up front, then fresh spicy, settling into green. Dominant accords: aromatic, fresh spicy, green.

What notes are in Viking?

Top: Pink Pepper, Peppermint, Bergamot, Lemon, Absinthe, Orange. Heart: Lavender, Clove, Bulgarian Rose, Allspice, Orris Root, Jasmine. Base: Vetiver, Cedar, White Musk, Tonka Bean.

How long does Viking last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Viking loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Viking best for?

Spring is the top pick (29%). Fall is second at 29%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Viking?

Day wear leads at 59%. Night is a secondary pick at 41%.

Is Viking for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 79% read it as male. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Viking?

Composed by Olivier Creed. Released in 2017.