Viking Cologne

Have finally brought a full bottle. Have been on the fence about this since its release. Tried it the first time, didn't like it (for the price and smell) Second time was alright Third time, went in without expectations and I actually really enjoyed. Prehaps the first 2 times I had already put perfume on but the third I didn't. So the opening is nothing special definitely a more subtle Viking/ Hermès Eau Intense Vetiver vibe, this carries into the drydown. However, this develops beautifully over the first 45min and the smell then is incredible. I have absolutely loved Viking since its release but this one needed to grow on me. I am a huge Creed fan even with the selling if the company etc. Something else that has been a constant with Creed is many of my now absolute all time favorites I didn't like at first. This is true for GIT, BDP, Royal Oud & Himalaya. All four I didn't enjoy at all but after wearing them around 10 times onwards, they grow on you and Viking Cologne is the same. The Creeds I immediately loved were Aventus, Millesime Imperial, SMW & Original Vetiver. My top 5 Creed are: - Aventus - Green Irish Tweed - Himalaya (so underrated) - Bois Du Portugal - Viking and/or Original Vetiver Will this slip into a slot? Prehaps in time it could. My take is this DNA is not unique, Creed are obviously turning to flankers because Great Original compositions must be harder and harder to create. I really like this stuff, it is a more version Viking toned down but has its own personality. I think I would wear this more often than the original and save the original for occasions. This is very much a dumb reach, can't go wrong perfume. Scent 7/10 - Not unique but it is blended beautifully Longevity 7.5/10 - Actually pretty good I don't mind it's not besdg mode in fact I prefer these types of perfume so I don't offend anyone Sillage 6/10 - Not the best but I bet it smells great Versatility 9/10 - Very good here but it won't fit every occasion Overall 7.5/10 Personal overall 8.5/10 Good perfume, solid all rounder, not unique but beautiful!

This is a wonderful and beautifully layered Fougère fragrance that despite several very shallow YouTube FragCom reviews regarding its performance, is actually a scent that's moderately powerful in the first 3 hours but just yesterday was still radiating from my polo after 13 hours. DO NOT JUDGE THIS FRAGRANCE'S PERFORMANCE FROM A 2-5ml SAMPLE BOTTLE! I genuinely believe the performance of this fragrance has improved with each wear since I got my bottle back in July, and that was after buying a 5ml spray decant to try it. The opening is a bright blend of mandarin and lemon sprinkled with pink pepper that tapers into a geranium and sage mid underlaid by nutmeg. The transition time on skin from opening to mid is a good 1-2 hours with the base of what I'd call a "bright" cedar with dried vetiver rubbed all over it at around the 4-5 hour mark that seems to works so well in tandem with the notes that preceded them. This fragrance really shines on clothing where it moves through the notes much more slowly and I kid you not, when you catch a whiff of it on yourself event at the 8-9 hour mark, you literally can smell the entire symphony of notes working together, catching the opening and then the beautiful mid and base. WARNING: Do not make the mistake of thinking this is a citrus-heavy scent because of the opening, this dries down into a VERY EARTHY Fougère fragrance that I would say isn't for single men under the age of 30 (at least those who are very into fragrance). It smells bright and sophisticated and in early sprays straight from a new bottle, you can expect to get some dirty patchouli vibes, which will also be present on the atomizer if you go too long in between spritzes and can be off-putting to some noses. Is it a value at full retail? Not for me, but is it a value at the current $260-290 (for 100ml) price point at certain discounters? Abso-freaking-lutely!

I’m going to miss this one when I run out. After going through the first half of my 100ml bottle I’ve come to realize something. This is truly a product for men of leisure, for those fortunate few whom can pay a premium for a situational grooming product. I am not one of them. I originally misunderstood this product’s intent. I assumed it was a warm weather companion to its OG stablemate. Viking OG is bold enough to be a daily wear and is one of my favorite discoveries. This isn’t really a flanker and it isn’t for wearing to the office or your average weekend. This isn’t for vacation. Instead this is perfect for refreshing in late afternoon. It’s a great way to wake up after a shower. And yes, this is exactly how you want to smell after an expensive shave and haircut. But this isn’t for me, a man who logs 8 hours a day in between hour long commutes. The arrangement of citrus, lavender, cedar and vetiver isn’t groundbreaking. But barbershop scents are classics for a reason. And here, this one is blended well. The bracing citrus opening revels the lavender heart with such grace, laid atop a firm cedar base that slowly fades as the hours pass. Were I unbound by the fiscal responsibilities of modern suburbia then I would keep this a staple in my home and freshen up with it every afternoon. Sadly my station in life requires I ask for more of my costly expenditures. When I outlay several hundred units of currency I need a perfume that can work for several hours. I need one of the marvels of modern perfume engineering that achieve great things from an ever shrinking pool of available ingredients. A tragedy capitalism has thrust upon me. But if I could, I would.

#21 on my Fragrance Review Journey Creed Viking is what Chuck Norris smelled like when he fought Bruce Lee in The Return of The Dragon. Creed Viking Cologne is what Chuck Norris smells like after a shower and comfortably on his sofa reading his favorite book. Creed Viking is the major battle. Creed Viking Cologne is the skirmish leading up to the major battle. After much back and forth, I finally pulled the trigger and on a full bottle of Viking Cologne. You can find pricing for $150 and lower through reputable discounters. I see the comparisons to TDH; however, my nose says they are not similar. Viking Cologne opens up with a realistic and gritty orange note. TDH is much more subtle. Viking Cologne continues its grittiness by introducing the toned-down spices from the OG, and for the next 3 hours I get an uplifting spiced orange vibe. Hours 3-5 I saw the orange note become much more subtle but still there. For the last 3 hours the scent remained on my skin, it became a quintessential barber scent. It reminded me of those times when your barber hits you with the brush, powder, and/or spray before releasing you from the chair. That fresh smells that says you are clean. With properly hydrated skin I was able to squeeze 8 hours out of this fragrance. I am in the Mid-West testing this in January. Though I am mostly in temperature-controlled areas, I can't wait to see how this fragrance blossoms in Spring and Summer. I would encourage a sample or decant versus blind buying. This is not a TDH replica. This is Creed DNA for sure. I am completely happy with my purchase. 8.5/10

35m, lovely scent, i can’t think of a reason why anyone wouldn’t like this, although I know of a bunch that don’t, and I feel as if a lot of the hate is from the comparison to original Viking and Tdh. Just remember that most people around you don’t know or care what original Viking smells like. Opens with a dryish fresh, maybe vanillic maybe coumarin sweetness, with a somewhat inconsistent opening sometimes I get pepper sometimes I get citrus. The mid is a lighly spicy arrangement of fougere aromatics, some refined lavender and geranium, while the base is a nicely blended wooden accord with clean olibanum, patchouli and vetiver with that subtle vanilla/coumarin lasting all the way through to the base, never in the spotlight, yet playing harmoniously with all the other aromatics in the background. Whenever I’m at the club(Costco) I get at least one compliment per visit. Longevity And projection is meh, I usually add 2 sprays on my shirt along with my 3 skin sprays. This gives me a freshly shaven, right out the shower vibe. Wouldn’t recommend to 25ys below, although young people can for sure still appreciate this fragrance. It’s like a more crowd pleasing version of an older man’s scent. Wear it year round, hot or cold. Office safe. Creed is a hit or miss with me, so while this is a mostly positive review, never pay retail for creed. Payed around 220 for the 100 ml, but I’d feel a bit more comfortable paying around 180. Might be my most complimented creed that I wear in public. Solid fragrance, my new signature fragrance.

Oooh this is good, really really good. I wrote a review for the OG Viking and though my liking for even that one has grown more and more over the last few weeks, I think Viking Cologne is a better one. One point I’d like to make is that the OG Viking smells like a “perfume” from a niche house, well blended fougere DNA very fancy premium masculine stuff, but if we talk about actual wearability, Viking Cologne truly wins. This shit smells like what Tony Soprano wears with like his black and brown boss outfits and that gold Rolex daydate watch with a forever intimidating expression, always reminding everyone “I’m the fuckin boss, i run this shit”. Very very masculine. As for the scent itself, it’s kinda fresh, like not proper fresh, but think a very mature natural bitter orange, zero sweetness no nonsense. Smells insanely premium. That bitterness is provided by that fougere DNA, but it never lets the fragrance ever lean into a proper fougere. It’s incredibly well blended and especially if you’re a fougere lover like me, from a perfume standpoint you’d be in heaven if you smell this. Smells absolutely gorgeous 10/10, one of the most versatile fragrances out there. Longevity i get 7-8 hours I can’t complain tbh it’s still above what many other Creeds perform. If you’re not into fougeres still give this a try, it’s very natural non-sweet citrusy, fair chance you might like it if ykwim.

I love how hated this fragrance is. It means less people are wearing it because they listen to others opinions over the formation of their own based on a real world experience with the actual scent. I have seen people comparing this to Terre Dehermes... nope not even close! If you are looking to know what it is similar to, you will not find another cologne like this. It is a sophisticated citrus scent that dries down to a smooth woody scent. But does it so much better than anything else I have smelled on the market. Only other one that does this in a similar way is Costa Azzurra Acqua, but in a bright clean citrus instead of in a aquatic way like TF. Yes, it is more of an intimate skin scent, but I appreciate it for what it is and not what I wish it was. To me this is worth the price. If you can afford it and like it, then just get it and ignore the pleebs here bashing on performance. And those who are bashing on performance are the ones who cannot truly afford Creed. If you look at the bottle and have to determine if you are going to put it on a credit card that is almost maxed out, you need to reevaluate your financial position and realize this is not for you at the moment. There is nothing wrong with that, just a simple truth. Creed is, by design, for the upper classes of society and have no need to adjust themselves to please the masses.

Creed Viking Cologne is a fragrance that effortlessly blends freshness and depth, making it an everyday essential with a unique character. What makes this fragrance truly remarkable is how it develops, creating an engaging experience that keeps you coming back for more. The fragrance opens with a burst of invigorating citrus notes, instantly awakening your senses. It's like a splash of cool water on a warm day, setting a positive and refreshing tone. The initial brightness makes it perfect for a confident and energized start to your day. As Viking Cologne unfolds, it maintains its fresh appeal without introducing complexity or overwhelming elements. It's clean and versatile, suitable for a wide range of occasions. This simplicity makes it a dependable choice for everyday wear. One of the standout qualities of this fragrance is its staying power. It doesn't fade away quickly; instead, it lingers on your skin throughout the day. The subtlety of its trail ensures you remain fresh and pleasant, no matter where the day takes you. Creed Viking Cologne is all about the journey, not just the destination. The way it evolves on your skin is a testament to the brand's expertise. It's a versatile choice for any occasion, offering a refreshing and ever-developing experience that keeps you captivated and makes you want to come back for more.

One of the better releases of the new Creed age, Viking Cologne is an aromatic fougere that works really well in warmer weather or climates. First of all, its name is a little misleading. It should be seen as a completely new scent; the association with the 2017 release "Viking" (also by Creed) is nothing more than a recycled name. Viking Cologne is a much fresher take on the the former. As the name suggests it's more of a 'cologne' scent. That implies freshness, citrus notes and with boat loads of lavender. However, instead of oakmoss, the dry down sports a frankincense accord. Whether or not note comes across as an authentic incense is up to the individual. To my nose, the composition starts off very aromatic and fresh, it moves to the base relatively quickly, but makes for a muted woody base, delicately spiked with some aromatic herbs. Fortunately, it does this with zero sweetness, which to me is a major advantage. Lovers of the more traditional fougeres, scents like Ralph Lauren's Safari for Men (1995) and Terre d'Hermes (2006) will fall over backwards for Viking Cologne. Conversely, those who liked the original Viking may be in for disappointment with Viking Cologne.

I love this fragrance - it's old school masculine in a way I'm a big fan of (harkening back to the powerhouse fragrances of the '80's) but also light and airy, making it a more modern, younger version of the original Viking. It hit the Cologne part of the brief spot on. The only issues I ever have with it are longevity and projection. I don't normally go anosmic to fragrances very quickly - I get whiffs of my favourites relatively deep into my day as well. But this would last maybe 4 hours and I would always get the sense that I had to be very heavy on the trigger. I was wrong about the trigger apparently Wore this for breakfast with a friend the other day. I had 7 sprays on - five around my neck and two on my clothes. I didn't get much of scent from it, but I just needed a quick cologne in the morning so that was fine. Got into his car and he goes - what are you wearing today? It's really nice but it's really strong too. Apparently this thing projects is what I've learnt. Makes me like it even more :) 9/10

I love this, like a lot. This fragrances opening all the way to the dry down screams of a man who exudes confidence, strength and vitality. I am part of the younger demographic which may be odd because this fragrance (including Viking) are more suited for more elder gentlemen. But regardless of the age suitability, I think this variant, if you will, gets a pass. Viking on the other hand is definitely for that rich 40-50 year old man that dresses in a Tom Ford suit. The opening is just beautiful smelling fresh, citrusy and unique. The dry down is one to die for in my eyes. The depth of this fragrance where it delves into the lavender and woodsy notes is just absolutely hands down exquisite. The only downside is the unfortunate longevity and sillage that it produces. For its price tag, it should have some level of performance but this fragrance's performance is not up to par with others. This is quite common with Creed fragrances so do beware. Irrespective of the performance, I still love this scent. 9.3/10

Viking Cologne is an exceptional fragrance with a unique blend of old-fashioned charm and a refreshing herbal essence. The vetiver, a prominent note throughout, creates a captivating ambiance. I don’t perceive any resemblance to Terre D’Hermes. I don’t usually listen to reviews too much that complain about performance because most of the time they perform just fine but this one really does disappear quickly. The only way I’ve been able to get a few hours out of it is spraying like 10 times. I’ve used up a decent amount already which is unfortunate considering the price tag. On the positive side, I have no problem with the longevity of other Creed fragrances that people frequently complain about. They last all day and some. However, Viking Cologne’s short longevity is its major drawback. It’s not worth the retail price, but if you can find it for under $150, it’s definitely worth considering. It’s a solid choice and a beautifully crafted fragrance.

This is the best Creed fragance. I'm glad it's so slept on / underappreciated. It has all the positives of Green Irish Tweed and Himilaya together but better. More modern. Fresh/Spicy with that classic clean soapy barbershop Creed DNA but with the modern designer citrus mass appeal factor. Cannot go wrong with this one especially in the spring air. Scent bubble makes me feel clean, confident and calm. No one will dislike this. The tide will turn on this in fragcom eventually mark these words. The performance, like all Creeds, is completely fine on me and lasts all day. I think people who bitch about Creed performance are people who are scared to spray more than two or three times because its expensive lol. (I spray current formulations of Aventus 10 times and its beast mode all day.) Edit - the more I wear it, I can more confidently make comparisons to ADG EDP and TDH Eau Givree. Beautiful.

I have both Viking and Viking Cologne. I really don't get why there are some many haters for Viking Cologne. Based on my own experience, many female friends actually like Viking Cologne more. Don't get me wrong, I do like the smell of Viking a lot, but it is often too strong and too much masculinity for women's tastes. Viking Cologne is simply more likeable and more versatile in my opinion. Longevity is actually good, not a beast mode though. It lasts 6-7 hours on my skin. The projection is moderate in the first 2-3 hrs, then dries down to a bit more intimate. I think this kind of projection is perfect for the scent profile. It’s not too loud and not aggressive while people sitting next to you can still smell it. One small downside of Viking Cologne is that it leans more toward the mature side. It’s not that mature as the original Viking, but not a youthful scent either.

Partner's new fragrance and so delicious, it's fresh and sharp but also so sexy. I'd say the smell on paper is very different to the smell on skin, when smelling in store it seemed too strong and older for me and spicy in an almost Christmas way but on the skin it turns into this lovely fresh citrus scent with a deep woody undertone. As for longevity, I could smell it a few feet away from my partner after 3 hours of wear and intimately for the remainder. Overall, good longevity and well suited for office wear due to its inoffensive projection and freshness. The scent remains consistently pleasant from its opening to its ending but due to the nuance of it on skin, I would recommend spraying a sample on yourself for a day before coming to a conclusion on it.

Viking Cologne is amazing if you have a minimal fragrance collection and are looking for an old-school, modernized, quality classic barber shop Fougère type of scent. It’s got all the classic masculine powerhouse notes on full display with the main notes to my nose being lemons, oranges, lavender, pink pepper and vetiver. Most people will not be pleased with Viking Cologne because of its unoriginal, boring and familiar smelling scent of those from the late 80’s early 90’s era like Drakkar Noir, Platinum Egoiste, Eau Sauvage. I personally never got the comparison to Terre d’Hermes. I have a minimal collection and to me, Viking Cologne is the definition of masculinity in a bottle.

Super energetic ozonic scent with a wonderfully tasteful fresh fruit and herby smell. Small hints of a deeper musk however it is very balanced. Herbs are of that of lavender, and rosemary. I am absolutely in love with this cologne. For the wearer I picture this as an incredibly composed, well put together man who is stable and wealth is abundant but not boastful. This scent is one for someone who is incredibly mature and oriented, the wearer has visible anxiety and stress and lives to love. What a wonderful and beautiful scent. Perfect gift for a loving partner, specifically one that is greatly suited for an engagement or anniversary or wedding.

The opening of this fragrance is too sharp citrus with kind of weird smells and dry down with little bit more smoother aromatic sweet freshie kind of fragrance Just for the opening I'll give 2/10 And for dry down easily 8/10 The fragrance kinda replicate the storm on the sea in the opening,, but when it land on something tropical island it's more smooth aromatic sweet blend together,, It's not first impression fragrance kind of thing, you must wait for the dry down Is it worth it?,, for me probably if you don't pay the full price, it's pretty expensive,, Yes it's 40 years old Dad kind of fragrance,, Beware People

This is still my favorite from Creed and it's also the fragrance that seems to get me more compliments than most of my collection. I have a pretty large collection, so to me, that's really saying a lot, and I don't overspray (a few sprays to the neck and one on each hand). It lasts forever on my skin, and again, I'm habitually an undersprayer. I love how fresh-woody-spicy it is, and how there's a musky scent in the dry down that's absolutely gorgeous. Personally, I feel like this is the most underrated from the house. I love Original Santal, Dephinus, and SMW as well, but this will always be my favorite.

Easily makes the top 3 of my favorite Creed Frags It's a great spring and summer scent that is very unique compared to other "fresh" fragrances. It's got clean citrus, masculine spice, and a smooth woody base. I definitely prefer the cologne over the original. It exudes complexity and quality throughout the duration of the dry down. Use 5 sprays minimum. It's got great performance by Creed standards. I would still catch whiffs of it in the air 3-4 hours after the initial application, and It lasts as a skin scent for 6+ hours.