Dupe review · The Dua Brand
Scarlet Warrior
Scarlet Warrior is The Dua Brand's answer to Creed Viking — at 65% less per 100ml.
- Smells like
- Creed Viking
- Price
- $60
- Size
- 34ml
- Per 100ml
- $176
- Original per 100ml
- $510
- Made by
- The Dua Brand
The FragDNA review
Mint‑heavy dupe of Viking – works for some
FragDNA · compiled from 2 reviews and 8 short takes from Parfumo wearers · 22 October 2026
- Opening
- A fierce burst of peppermint opens the scent, soon joined by woody and cinnamon nuances.
- Dry-down
- The dry‑down stays dominated by mint, with sandalwood lingering and the rose note absent.
- Longevity
- Long‑lasting, persists for many hours.
- Projection
- Moderate to strong, especially at the start.
- Best for
- Mint enthusiasts, casual daytime wear.
The Scarlet Warrior is marketed as a more affordable twin of Creed Viking, priced at $176 versus the original’s $510. Buyers are drawn by the promise of a similar citrus‑spice‑wood framework, but the fragrance immediately distinguishes itself with a pronounced peppermint thrust that sets a different tone from the outset.
Most reviewers agree the opening nods to Viking’s bergamot‑lemon‑pepper blend, yet the peppermint quickly overwhelms the composition, eclipsing the subtle Bulgarian rose and peppercorn that give Viking its depth. In the dry‑down the scent remains mint‑forward, anchored by sandalwood, and lacks the balanced floral‑herbal nuance many expect from the original.
Performance-wise the dupe offers respectable longevity and a projection that starts strong before mellowing into a softer, still minty trail. For those who love a robust, menthol‑rich fragrance, it delivers good value; however, anyone seeking the refined, rose‑laden character of Viking will find it falls short.
The verdictScarlet Warrior captures the energetic spirit of Viking’s opening but diverges sharply in the middle and dry‑down, making it a decent mint‑centric alternative rather than a true replica.
What we read: Parfumo wearers · Parfumo.de wearers
Worth a try
FragDNA score · on paper
On paper
Scarlet Warrior scores 6.2 out of 10 on paper — worth a try territory for anyone chasing Viking.
The Dua Brand 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.
At $176 per 100ml it costs 65% less than Viking — the 13th cheapest of 14 twins we can price.
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength The Dua Brand 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
Creed Viking is Calabrian Bergamot, sicilian lemon and pink pepper at first, peppercorn, Bulgarian Rose and peppermint at its heart and indian sandalwood, Haitian Vetiver and indian patchouli at the end. The Dua Brand set out to put that same arc in a cheaper bottle.
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, Scarlet Warrior is number 13 on price per 100ml.
- 01 Zimaya Mazaaj Rhythm $30/100ml
- 02 The Essence Vault Viking $32/100ml
- 03 The Essence Vault The Essence Vault $32/100ml
- 04 The Essence Vault Viking $32/100ml
- 05 Noted Aromas Oslo $33/100ml
- 06 The Dupe Spot Viking #273 $36/100ml
- 07 AromaPassions Venture $69/100ml
- 08 ALT Fragrances Corsair $82/100ml
- 09 Perfume Parlour Norse $83/100ml
- 10 Zoha Aroma Viking $108/100ml
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The community
What people say about Scarlet Warrior
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What does The Dua Brand Scarlet Warrior 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 The Dua Brand Scarlet Warrior a dupe of Creed Viking?
Yes — The Dua Brand sells it as its version of Creed Viking.
How much cheaper is The Dua Brand Scarlet Warrior than Creed Viking?
65% less per 100ml: about $176 per 100ml against $510 for the original.
Where can I buy The Dua Brand Scarlet Warrior?
It is in stock at $60 for 34ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.