How it smells
The first thing you smell is mandarin orange and pink pepper. The heart brings lavender and geranium. On the skin it settles into vetiver and sandalwood. Overall it smells aromatic and citrus.
- Came out
- 2021
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Viking Cologne notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Creed Viking Cologne EDC
Viking Cologne EDC comes from Creed. This one is the Eau de Cologne.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €192. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Which weather suits Viking Cologne
The best time of year to wear it is spring and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: spring, fall, winter and summer. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
How far Viking Cologne spreads
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance.
Other Creed perfumes
The house has 82 perfumes here, led by Aventus, Millesime Imperial and Green Irish Tweed.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain and Rogue Perfumery Bon Monsieur unisex last longer, if that matters to you. If you want more hours, Creed Viking lasts about 6 to 9 hours. Base notes like vetiver and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Other versions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2017.
Perfumes that smell like Viking Cologne
Similar picks to try: Goldfield & Banks Pacific Rock Moss (10 shared notes), Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain (8 shared notes), Rogue Perfumery Bon Monsieur unisex (9 shared notes) and Parfums De Marly Sedley (10 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Parfums De Marly Sedley starts from €133.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
When did Viking Cologne come out?
It came out in 2021.
Who would like Viking Cologne?
People who enjoy aromatic and citrus smells.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the difference between Viking Cologne EDC and Viking?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 6 to 9 hours.