Viking by Creed is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men, launched in 2017 and created by perfumer Olivier Creed. The fragrance combines an unusually vibrant mixture of peppermint, citrus, aromatic herbs, spices, florals, and dry woods to create a fresh yet powerful masculine composition.

Inspired by the craftsmanship and spirit of Viking longships and the explorers who sailed them, Viking was designed around themes of adventure, determination, and exploration. It was also Creed's first major men's fragrance release following Aventus in 2010.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes: Pink Pepper, Peppermint, Bergamot, Lemon, Absinthe, Orange
The opening is exceptionally fresh, aromatic, and energetic. Peppermint provides an immediate cooling sensation with a crisp herbal character, while pink pepper adds a sparkling, gently spicy bite.

Bergamot, lemon, and orange create a layered citrus accord. Bergamot contributes aromatic freshness, lemon adds a sharper and more acidic brightness, and orange introduces a slightly sweeter citrus quality. Absinthe adds a distinctive green, herbal, and subtly bitter character that gives the freshness additional complexity.

Middle Notes: Lavender, Clove, Bulgarian Rose, Allspice, Orris Root, Jasmine
The heart becomes more aromatic, spicy, and sophisticated. Lavender provides a clean herbal quality and gives Viking part of its classic masculine aromatic character. Clove introduces a warm, slightly sweet spice, while allspice adds additional peppery warmth and depth.

Bulgarian rose contributes a rich floral character that contrasts with the herbs and spices without making the fragrance overly floral. Orris root adds a smooth, slightly powdery and earthy quality, while jasmine provides a subtle floral brightness that helps round out the heart.

Base Notes: Vetiver, Cedar, White Musk, Tonka Bean
The drydown becomes drier, woodier, and smoother. Vetiver provides an earthy, grassy, and slightly smoky woodiness that gives the fragrance structure and reinforces its masculine character.

Cedar adds a clean, dry wood note, while white musk provides a smooth, clean, skin-like finish. Tonka bean introduces subtle warmth and sweetness with lightly creamy, vanilla-like nuances, softening the sharper aromatic and woody elements as the fragrance settles.

Overall Scent Profile:
Woody • Aromatic • Fresh Spicy • Minty • Citrus • Herbal • Green • Dry • Musky

Viking opens with an invigorating rush of peppermint, pink pepper, citrus, and absinthe, creating a fresh, cooling, and distinctly aromatic introduction. The fragrance then develops into a complex heart of lavender, clove, allspice, Bulgarian rose, orris, and jasmine, blending traditional masculine aromatics with warm spices and refined florals.

As it dries down, vetiver and cedar provide a dry, earthy woody foundation, while white musk and tonka bean add smoothness and subtle warmth.

The defining character of Viking is the contrast between its cool peppermint and citrus opening, warm spicy heart, and dry woody base. It offers a bold interpretation of the classic masculine aromatic style with enough spice, herbs, florals, and woods to give the composition considerable depth.

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