Dupe review · The Essence Vault
Viking
The Essence Vault made Viking with one brief: Creed Viking — and it costs 94% less per 100ml.
- Smells like
- Creed Viking
- Price
- $31.74
- Size
- 100ml
- Per 100ml
- $32
- Original per 100ml
- $510
- Made by
- The Essence Vault
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
The review
Viking scores 7.0 out of 10 on paper — strong contender territory for anyone chasing Viking.
The Essence Vault 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 $32 per 100ml it costs 94% less than Viking — the 2nd cheapest of 14 twins we can price.
Some wearers dispute how close it gets — the match is the seller's claim, so read the votes before you buy.
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength The Essence Vault 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 Essence Vault 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.
Some fans dispute how close this one gets — it is listed against the original by its seller.
How it ranks against the other twins
Of the 17 twins of Creed Viking we can price, Viking is number 2 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 Viking
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What does The Essence Vault Viking 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 Essence Vault Viking a dupe of Creed Viking?
Yes — The Essence Vault sells it as its version of Creed Viking.
How much cheaper is The Essence Vault Viking than Creed Viking?
94% less per 100ml: about $32 per 100ml against $510 for the original.
Where can I buy The Essence Vault Viking?
It is in stock at $31.74 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.