Creed Viking Cologne (2023) Full Review – Is It Better?
Viking Cologne.
A flanker of the original.
Creed Viking Cologne was released in 2021. It is based on aromatics, citruses, and woods. It lasts three to four hours on the skin with intimate projection. In this review, I will describe its smell and performance and if it’s worth it.
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What Does Creed Viking Cologne Smell Like?
The opening is exceptionally fresh. It is all about a smooth mandarin orange and pepper with an assertive and bitter bite. The first few minutes are intense but slowly tempered by the underlying aromatics and woods.
The mid doesn’t change much. A hefty dose of smooth lavender washes over the citruses and spices, giving Viking Cologne a classic barbershop smell. The dominant aromatic nature is prevalent for a large portion of the wear.
The dry down comes quickly. Subtle vetiver and other warm woods give a dense and creamy depth. The rest of the wear is fresh aromatics, lingering citruses/spices, and woods.
Creed Viking Cologne notes:
TOP NOTES
- Mandarin Orange
- Lemon
- Pink Pepper
- Bergamot
MID NOTES
- Lavender
- Geranium
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Nutmeg
BASE NOTES
- Vetiver
- Sandalwood
- Cedar
- Olibanum
- Patchouli
Performance
Viking Cologne lasts three to four hours on the skin with light to intimate projection. The first half an hour, it pushes out one to two feet. After this period, it becomes a skin scent for the rest of the wear. This performance is with five sprays.
This is spring, summer, and fall wear. The colder the temperatures, the more you’ll have to spray on. In the winter, you’ll waste too much juice and not get enough performance. As for occasions, it is all.
The mass appeal and likability are above-average. I have always enjoyed the spicy kick of Viking as it is so attention-grabbing. The same can be said here. Viking Cologne doesn’t have any decisive notes and is always well-blended.
Lastly, the uniqueness is average to below average. This is a flanker of the original Viking. The blend of notes is also nothing special; it’s simply aromatics, citruses, and woods.
Final Words
There are no dupes of Viking cologne. The most similar is the original, but even that has a different take on the DNA.
The final burning question is, is Creed Viking Cologne worth it? No. The performance is horrible, and it’s nothing special to pay Creed prices for.
After you try Creed Viking Cologne, I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.