Creed Viking Cologne: released in 2021, aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Creed Viking Cologne dupe we found is Hermès Terre d'Hermès — 79% match, about $95 (estimate) versus about $320 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Creed Viking Cologne dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Creed Viking Cologne | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hermès Terre d'Hermès | 79% | about $95* (−70%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Mancera Kumkat Wood | 77% | about $65* (−80%) | 7h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Cartier Pasha Cartier | 75% | about $45 (−86%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Alvarez Gómez Agua de Colonia Concentrada Barberia | 74% | about $30 (−91%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Shulton Company Old Spice Original | 72% | about $10 (−97%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Shares a vibrant citrus-and-earthy woody character reminiscent of Creed Viking Cologne, driven by prominent vetiver and orange notes.
It shares its citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords with Creed Viking Cologne, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 27,711 community ratings.
Leans into a similar bright citrus and rich woody territory as Creed Viking Cologne, backed by strong performance.
It shares its woody, citrus and aromatic accords with Creed Viking Cologne, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 966 community ratings.
Features a prominent aromatic lavender and sandalwood structure that mirrors the sophisticated freshness of Creed Viking Cologne.
It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with Creed Viking Cologne, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,879 community ratings.
Captures the sharp, invigorating citrus and herbal opening of Creed Viking Cologne in a traditional barbershop style.
It shares its citrus, woody and aromatic accords with Creed Viking Cologne, opens on Lemon and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 228 community ratings.
Brings a heavy dose of the classic spice and aromatic freshness that underpins the heart of Creed Viking Cologne.
It shares its fresh spicy and citrus accords with Creed Viking Cologne, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 2,234 community ratings.
Shulton Company Old Spice Original, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Creed Viking Cologne.
Mancera Kumkat Wood, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Creed Viking Cologne.
Hermès Terre d'Hermès, at 79% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Creed Viking Cologne itself sells from $202.99 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Hermès Terre d'Hermès saves you about $330 a year against Creed Viking Cologne. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Mancera Kumkat Wood comes closest at 6.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Creed Viking Cologne notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-27.