Our take
What does Viking smell like?
Creed released Viking in 2017, an Eau de Parfum credited to Olivier Creed. The name points to Norse seafarers, yet the opening smells more of the Mediterranean. Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian lemon lead into a very dry pink pepper that tickles the nose. The heart is the best part. Bulgarian rose meets peppermint in a cold and prickly accord, almost metallic, that you rarely come across. Then the scent warms and turns woody. Indian sandalwood and Haitian vetiver, helped by patchouli, form a dry and earthy base with good staying power. Some listings give a slightly different base with cedar, tonka and white musk. Overall it has more bite than most Creed men’s scents and stays easy to read from start to finish.
When to wear it
Spring and autumn, for an evening out or a dinner. Three sprays are enough, since the mint carries a long way.
It belongs to the Woody, Spicy family. Viking is one of 6 creations by Creed in our encyclopedia.
