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Corsair

Corsair is ALT Fragrances's answer to Creed Viking — at 84% less per 100ml.

Creed Viking
OriginalViking$510/100ml
ALT Fragrances Corsair
This dupeCorsair$82/100ml
Smells like
Creed Viking
Price
$49
Size
60ml
Per 100ml
$82
Original per 100ml
$510
Made by
ALT Fragrances
6.7/ 10

Strong contender

FragDNA score · on paper

The review

On paper, Corsair is a strong bet if you want Viking for less.

ALT Fragrances sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Viking's pyramid, and the closeness votes below are the real test.

It is sold as a cologne, a lighter concentration than most originals.

At $82 per 100ml it costs 84% less than Viking — the 8th cheapest of 14 twins we can price.

Value9.3
Strength4.0
Evidence7.0

Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength ALT Fragrances publishes, the price per 100ml, and how firmly the match is claimed. How it really smells on skin is what the votes below are for.

What it's built to smell like

The original opens on Calabrian Bergamot, sicilian lemon and pink pepper, turns to peppercorn, Bulgarian Rose and peppermint, and settles into indian sandalwood, Haitian Vetiver and indian patchouli. That is the brief Corsair is working from.

Top

  • Calabrian Bergamot
  • sicilian lemon
  • pink pepper

Heart

  • peppercorn
  • Bulgarian Rose
  • peppermint

Base

  • indian sandalwood
  • Haitian Vetiver
  • indian patchouli
For the one who charges against the grain, wearing a bold, peppery-mint spiciness that feels rugged, aromatic, and unmistakably daring.

How it ranks against the other twins

Of the 17 twins of Creed Viking we can price, Corsair is number 8 on price per 100ml.

  1. 01 Zimaya Mazaaj Rhythm $30/100ml
  2. 02 The Essence Vault Viking $32/100ml
  3. 03 The Essence Vault The Essence Vault $32/100ml
  4. 04 The Essence Vault Viking $32/100ml
  5. 05 Noted Aromas Oslo $33/100ml
  6. 06 The Dupe Spot Viking #273 $36/100ml
  7. 07 AromaPassions Venture $69/100ml
  8. 08 ALT Fragrances Corsair $82/100ml
  9. 09 Perfume Parlour Norse $83/100ml
  10. 10 Zoha Aroma Viking $108/100ml
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The community

What people say about Corsair

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    Questions

    What does ALT Fragrances Corsair smell like?

    It is built to smell like Creed Viking — Calabrian Bergamot, sicilian lemon and pink pepper up top, peppercorn, Bulgarian Rose and peppermint in the heart, indian sandalwood, Haitian Vetiver and indian patchouli in the base.

    Is ALT Fragrances Corsair a dupe of Creed Viking?

    Yes — ALT Fragrances sells it as its version of Creed Viking.

    How much cheaper is ALT Fragrances Corsair than Creed Viking?

    84% less per 100ml: about $82 per 100ml against $510 for the original.

    Where can I buy ALT Fragrances Corsair?

    It is in stock at $49 for 60ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.

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