Creed
Viking
EDP · 2017 · medium weight
The note pyramid.
Top
Heart
Base
Notes as the brand lists them ↗ · checked 2026-10-17. Note families with five or more bottles have a page.
The accord balance.
Our weights, from 0 to 1. A guide to character.
- citrus0.50
- aromatic0.60
- aquatic0.00
- green0.00
- floral0.30
- spicy0.70
- woody0.50
- amber0.00
- sweet0.20
- leather0.00
- smoky0.00
- musky0.20
Where it fits.
Formal
Viking is polished and woody, so it sits well with a suit.
Signature
Viking is spicy and aromatic with a clear character, good on most days.
All-rounder
Viking works in three seasons and many places, the one to grab when unsure.
Office safe
Viking is calm, aromatic and citrus, so it stays polite in a meeting room.
Winter cold
Viking is warm and spicy, so it lasts in cold air.
Try them together
Three pairings
The three highest pair scores among our checked bottles. Each score has a reason. Smell is personal; these rules are a starting point.
Amouage
Jubilation XXV
88/100Viking's absinthe and the smoky frankincense of Jubilation XXV make a fireside pair, with clove in both.
Spray Jubilation XXV first (1 spray, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Viking on top (2 sprays, neck and wrists).
Mykonos
Inferno
88/100Inferno's tonka turns Viking's lavender warm and soft, tied by shared clove.
Spray Inferno first (1 spray, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Viking on top (2 sprays, neck and wrists).
Versace
Eros Eau de Parfum
86/100The sweet vanilla in Eros Eau de Parfum smooths the sharp lavender of Viking, and both carry vetiver.
Spray Eros Eau de Parfum first (1 spray, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Viking on top (2 sprays, neck and wrists).