Viking
CreedEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Viking vs. No. 007
Is Viking better than No. 007?
Viking is the workday powerhouse, 6 to 10 hours of moderate sillage means you spritz once and forget it. No. 007 announces itself hard and fast, then fades within 3 to 6 hours but hits like a wall of geranium, carnation, and warm amber as it does. Viking wins on endurance; No. 007 wins on sheer presence. Pick based on whether you want longevity or impact.
Pick Viking
Pick Viking if you want a fresh, aromatic workhorse that lasts all day without choking a boardroom, backed by mint, lavender, and vetiver that stay green and clean from open to close.
Pick No. 007
Pick No. 007 if you want a bold, floral-woody punch with geranium, carnation, and rosemary that fills a room fast and leaves a warm, spiced impression while it lasts.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Calabrian bergamotBulgarian rose
aromaticcitrusfresh spicywoodyrosewarm spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Viking and No. 007?
| Viking | No. 007 | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2022 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Olivier Creed | Penny Ellis, Nicola Pozzani |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Viking and No. 007 smell?
Viking
Aromatic
Green
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Soft Spicy
Lavender
Woody
Musky
No. 007
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Warm Spicy
Mossy
Floral
Rose
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Viking and No. 007 share?
Top
Pink PepperMintCalabrian bergamotSicilian lemonAbsintheOrange
GeraniumBergamotJuniper Berries
Heart
LavenderCloveBulgarian roseAllspiceIrisJasmine
CarnationRoseRosemary
Base
Haitian vetiverCedarWhite MuskTonka Bean
AmberSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Viking or No. 007?
| Viking | No. 007 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Viking and No. 007?
Not every masculine EDP justifies its price tag. Viking does. The mint and pink pepper opening hits like a slap, and the vetiver drydown stays classy for hours.Viking
If you're going to wear a fragrance named after the world's most famous secret agent, it had better commit. No. 007 does. The carnation-rosemary heart is bold enough to make a statement.No. 007
The hunt
Where to buy Viking and No. 007
| Viking | No. 007 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | $367.00ecosmetics | — |
| 3.4 oz | $298.19fragrancenet | — |
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