It is actually a pleasure to listen to these reviews. Very informative. I’d like to see your take on Molecule 01 and it’s hype. Thank you for your time and effort. Cheers!
When Viking first came out I hoped it would make an impact like Aventus did when it was originally released. With the name 'Viking' and the red bottle I thought it was going to be something different. For sure it's a nice fragrance, but for that price per 50ml it needs to 'wow' me. Great review.
Creed charging very high prices for soft and underwhelming scents? Well, nothing surprising honestly. That's their business. Thanks for another honest review Aaron 😊
Greed is slowly cutting the branch from under its legs. "BlackRock" is doing what investment funds are doing, milking a cow until there is no milk anymore.
Creed have very little competition in the traditional gentleman's fragrance market. Most niche brands focus on unisex and fashion-foward scents. No one caters to the modern but traditionally-minded gentleman like Creed.
@@Olyrous guerlain/nishane/xerjoff/chanel/frederic malle/parfums de marly/ initio has left the chat. A lot of way higher quality fragrances brands has atleast one or two very timeless gentlemen smells. I will never pay atleast 90 euro to much just bEcauSe iT iS gentleman’s scents
Being born in 1967 I don't mind it smelling older or even dated. Indeed I lLOVE well made, classic fougeres! But for the INSANE prices Creed likes to charge it isn't hitting the mark. For that money I'd want real oakmoss in there and/or real ambergris...I'd want it to last all day into the evening. I do like some of the ingredients Creed has used and I like the concept of Viking but in the end it's too expensive for what you get. Excellent analysis as usual Aaron. I really enjoy your videos and your unique take on fragrances.
@@AaronTerenceHughes My most recent purchase is the to-die-for Bon Monsieur from Rogue and it is heavenly! I've also got their Chypre Siam which also has got to be one of the finest chypres on the market currently. Just awesome.
I would like to hear your thoughts on how chemical restrictions over the years have changed the way houses produce fragrances and if it is the reason some reformulations have been disappointments. Is it limitations or cost savings that have the biggest effect on reformulations? I love the channel!
I love your videos Aaron! They help me make a decision if I should bother trying a sample of fragrances I can’t find readily available in stores. I find your opinions spot on thank you!
Wow. Aaron is holding himself with that review. He could be harder for the price of this perfume. But he is very well holding himself. ☺️. Thank you Aaron.
I tried this one recently and given all the hype online and how store associates were pushing it I expected greatness. I agree with you so many underwhelming aspects to this fragrance. As always your perspective and advice are truly appreciated.
Just stumbled across this channel. Wow, really cool to see someone with the technical knowledge/ability breaking down the frags and offering his take. I enjoy watching.
Really enjoy your videos Aaron, much more entertaining than most of the other reviewers who just read off a script. Great to see you having the same amount of fun unpacking the scent that I do every time I smell a new sample.
Will you review more fragrances from the house of Xerjoff Aaron? I would love to hear your thoughts on the Oud Star and Join The Club collections. I think you would love 1888 from this house too
@@AaronTerenceHughes I've seen that you do like this line - especially Alexandra II. If you can find it, I think you would absolutely love Pikovaya Dama.
Thumbs up for the audio quality, improved filming and thumbnail! Italian citizenship for the hand gesture :P Thank you for the breakdown in this one, after 1 year of covid I still need to recover and I need extra help for assessing perfumes.
My favorite thing about Aaron is how he cares about price. As someone who doesn’t have 500 to blow on creed i really appreciate that coming from the perfumer.
That's exactly why Aarons fragrances are such a phenomenal value! 50mls with a 5% concentration of oud in HIS Oud product is fantastic. It's so versatile too and can be layered to add a touch or a blast of oud.
@@AaronTerenceHughes I can totally see myself purchasing something from Parfums de Marly and not feeling like I’m just paying for the name. Get myself something like that for the holidays. Not Creed though.
I don’t like aventus or Viking , my option creed has lost it’s way I was always a fan and I have many vintage bottles , it smelt better 10 years ago . Another great review Aaron I agree with your review it’s overpriced .
There isn't anyone else on TH-cam breaking down and assessing fragrances like Aaron does. I acquired a sample of Viking and, as Aaron described, I couldn't spend that much on it. By the way I love how Aarons Oud layers with so many of my other fragrances. Right before I discovered this video just now I layered Notorious with Oud and it's magnificent! Later I'll try Aaron's Oud layered with Orange Sanguine by Atelier. I'm trying to find a fall, citrus oud combo! Thanks again Aaron. You killed it.
IMO, fragrance is a lot like wine. Get something you like, but at a good price point. I received a couple samples of Viking Cologne a few months back and, TBH, I love the way it smells on me. I enjoy it and the people around me enjoy it as well. But that price, for 50ml, is a bit extravagant. You’re right. At a lower price it would be an enormous banger.
I'd really appreciate seeing you review a fragrance from the Ormond Jane brand. Thank you Terence for this review and sharing your opinions and knowledge.
I laugh like a child every damn time Aaron bails out on reading the marketing description. Great honest review, as always! Sad what Creed has become. Aaron, any chance Smoulder is going to get restocked at Maxaroma? I can't justify the shipping to the States. And that's not a knock on you. I totally understand why.
I'm interested in trying this one out but to be honest, I wasn't that impressed with the original Viking and in my personal opinion, I don't think it's aptly named. Perhaps Creed just called it that because they wanted it to emphasize a classic, masculine smell but to me, when I think Viking, aromatic and fresh are not at all what I envision. When I think of a fragrance that personifies a viking warrior, I think of something with lots of smoke, leather, resins and incense with a sea salt and drift wood back drop. Hell, Tom Ford's Oud Minerale is, in my opinion, more of a viking scent than Creed Viking is.
We all need to understand certain brands have certain prices why?? Well it's because they are marketed for a certain target market that's it. It's nothing to do with ingredients. Fortunately most of Creed fragrances can be duped which clearly indicates the "superior" level of "natural" ingredients they are using :-)
Clone houses CANNOT duplicate the quality of original Creeds. I should know, I have so many of both. Now, the question of adequate duplications for daily wear is another question.
Viking is nice for about 30 minutes or so before it disappears into a skin scent on my skin. I wanted to like it but was also underwhelmed as I found it to be a complete waste of money. My daughters on the other hand love the smell of Viking, So they will often use it as an air freshener.
I just recently got into the fragrance world but I'm definitely gonna be saving up to try one of yours. It'll be my first big fragrance purchase and I'm pretty excited.
I have yet to smell a vetiver heavy scent which doesn't come close to making me feel nauseated, and I'm not entirely sure how I feel about oak moss, so I suppose I'll avoid this one, especially for that price. Great review, as always!
Really good review thanks great break down of the fragrance, people have said the original creed viking had a smell like old spice in it and as you pick up with viking cologne you said it smells dated and i agree for that price i want something special too
I do actually like this Fragrance without any price consideration, but your right it doesn't do the price point justice. With that being said if you can find a bottle for a good price and you enjoy it then give it a go. But for full retail, yes it's not substantial enough.
Great review Aaron. Honest and clear. Thumbs up from me.. 😁👍🏼 You can get lucky and get it discounted if you shop around. I paid £130 for Viking Cologne for a 100ml tester bottle.
Could you maybe do a video about the lifetime/shelf-life of different fragrances and why? I have an old bottle of Ezra Fitch that my dad gave me when he stopped using cologne and I'm curious the extent to which the fragrance could have changed, spoiled, or matured or whatever happen to it. Would be an interesting topic!
Very nice Aaron....And thanks for the great customer Service.....Your awesome! Love Smoulder......Love creed Viking to! But not as much as Smoulder! or as much as Onyx! or any of your stuff but never the less you Rock! And i need one of them t-Shirts! I will buy one!
its definately possible that you received a heat damaged bottle. whenever you order colognes over the internet during summer months they sit in the back of a delivery van that reaches temperatures as hot as 130 degrees for 7-8 hours, so just be warned
As part of a trade I ended up w/100ml. I’m not loving it, but it’s not bad per se’. It feels like they either rushed it, or just didn’t have a clear idea of what they were trying to achieve. I feel like if they had worked on it longer they might have decent office scent. Right now I’m experimenting different fragrances to layer with it.
I happen to love Viking Cologne. It’s a fantastic, clean smelling fougére. It smells far better than original Viking which smells like cheap Christmas potpourri. Yes, it’s way overpriced but I found a 3.4 oz bottle for $225 which is still too much. I’d say the 3.4 should go for $175 tops but I still find it to be a beautiful scent. Yes, it’s a bit dated and older man smelling but it’s such a bright, pleasing fragrance that definitely deserves some credit.
I like the original Viking, especially on the dry down, one of my faves. But I can't stand Viking Cologne. To me it smells identical to a citronella candle, or some citrus based cleaning products. I can go to the grocery store and get that scent. Creed needs to revisit it big time.
Great review Aaron, The only thing I slightly can not follow is your opinion that it seem to smell dated for you. A fougere was dated but constantly rises from the ashes (thankfully). I am confident that it will have it's place in modern perfumery again sometimes soon. Can't wait until Caramel, Ambroxan Blue exits the market. Pricewise: Creed shame on youl. Great perume but a rip off Anyway best Fresh/Cologne fougere for me. Performance would be ok around 120 GBP/100ml
Completely agree with this. I have a soft spot for Aventus. But wouldn’t pay today’s price for it! Aaron, whilst on the subject of Vetiver, have you reviewed/smelt Nishane Sultan Vetiver? Would love to know your thoughts from a technical and personal view!
Finally sampled this today. It’s like a fusion of Viking and Terre D Hermes with frankincense. Dry down turns into the original Viking with frankincense 😅
You should do a vid on why you think people who are all exposed to the same fragrances, end up wearing/liking different fragrances. Why is it that some enjoy dark, sweetish, oud, animistic fragrances in autumn, while others cant stand it and go for the freshies year around?
240 pounds sterling is $332 USD.... But in America the retail price is $445 usd. Expensive is an understatement. Are we really gonna pay over 100 dollars more for the same product Creed?
Yeah, this was interesting to me. because some weeks ago I tried fragrances near to my bed and after few days I still could smell very beautiful smells but very different so I thought, if you "water down" some smell could it smells different? like that :)
I really like your reviews, and you have majestic voice for speech and presentation, you are masculine and feminine at the same time,weird but thats why your videos are informative and interesting to me.
Aaron you ever smelled Davidoff Zino? I just discovered it and love it. Opening is horrible but the drydown awesome. İt's super cheap. Maybe you can do a review?
Creed no offense is done for the only people who would buy from this house are the commercial perfume snobs. Those who enjoy telling people they are wearing a Creed or another prestigious niche brand even if it's a rip off.You can find Lailique Pour Homme for 25 quid which is as good as Creed Boise De Portugal which is similar in style to this scent. I am in total agreeance with Aaron for that price it has to be outstanding considering you can find alot of quality 100ml fragrances for under £100.
I would love to see you do magic with vetiver. I would def like to see if you could do haitian vetiver and Indian mix. Still waiting on my smoulder to come through
Could you do Royal Oud by creed please Aaron? Interested to see your take on it. It’s one of my favourite fragrances ever but don’t think there’s much oud in it at all really
unfortunately Creed deacepoint their fans to a point that many of them just searching for new niche talented perfumes brand and here you are Aron Terence Hughes , you are with Roja Dove the new references.Congrats
Creed is one of the very few brands that make high quality, traditional gentleman's fragrances. For that reason, to me their high prices will always be justified. Most brands follow trends, while Creed look after their specific clientele. Thank you Creed.
Creed lied about their history and heritage, or have you ever seen a bottle before 1980 and they now make incredible low quality fragrances, made the juice from 120ml to 100ml bottles and they ask almost 80 euro more than in 2010😂 and you thank them! Green irish tweed is the only good creed. Rest are chanel fregrances with a tuxedo on
@@iaido01 With regard to price, the main problem the way I see it is that Creed don't have much competition. They are the equivalent of gentleman's classic tailoring house whereas the other brands just follow trends or are too much "out there" (avant-garde). The only formidable brands that consistently speak to and cater for Creed's customer are Acqua di Parma and Penhaligon's; unfortunately, they are not that well-known and have more limited ranges. On quality, I'm not sure how much of it is down to Creed cutting costs or having to comply with ever more restrictive IFRA regulations. So many old powerhouses have been diluted over the years, e.g. Frederic Malle's French Lover used to be a bomb and project like a monster, now it is a soft skin scent. With regard to price, I hope they become more reasonable; they are clearly positioning themselves at the top of the luxury market not unlike some Swiss watch brands. It is remarkable though how Creed keeps the vast majority of their fragrances available over decades and it's not discontinuing them.
@@Olyrous that is the problem of creed! They think they don’t have competition. They made a few very basic fragrances and their milk cow aventus which went from 12+ longevity to max 3 hours. Creed used the regulations as excuse for their weak ass performance. Same for initio and PDM. Creed lied about their history so i wonder what they else lied about
I've sampled all of the big frangrances from creed, and haven't been impressed by a single one. To me they're all top notes that dry down to nothing within an hour or 2.
I made the mistake of spraying Viking. I did not realize it smelled so masculine. Dated is an understatement….lol. It smelled like something a great great grandfather would wear.
This release took the wind out of my sails much like Aventus Cologne did. Another cologne at these prices!? It just feels like a cash-grab due to new owners. I get the impression the current owners are more interested in making their money back no matter how much the artistic side of the perfumery suffers for it. Edit: Thank you for another fine video, Aaron. I appreciate your consistency and content!
@@Schatje79 no you weren't. You said "another cologne at these prices" implying you believed it was a EDC when its really an EDP. It's okay to be wrong
Love the content as always, Creed fragrances are all the same, good but very overpriced and lacks performance. Creed somehow has a strong name, maybe the n.1 in niche fragrances but prices are going up and performance going down, only if you have money is really worth it
Can i ask what is your inspiration with Gardenia Blanc? Is it your most Rose forward scent that is not with oud? I got my eyes on your Homme, Gardenia Blanc for non-oud fragrances
@@AaronTerenceHughes I certainly liked your idea of staying minimalist and efficient with your new bottles and packaging because you considered the safety of your perfumes during shipping specially for international customers to avoid the hassle of having broken perfumes very commendable.
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This is the best unintentional asmr channel by far…. I love watching these videos. He’s so good at explaining fragrances in a way that makes sense,
It is actually a pleasure to listen to these reviews. Very informative. I’d like to see your take on Molecule 01 and it’s hype. Thank you for your time and effort. Cheers!
When Viking first came out I hoped it would make an impact like Aventus did when it was originally released. With the name 'Viking' and the red bottle I thought it was going to be something different. For sure it's a nice fragrance, but for that price per 50ml it needs to 'wow' me. Great review.
Creed charging very high prices for soft and underwhelming scents? Well, nothing surprising honestly. That's their business. Thanks for another honest review Aaron 😊
Greed is slowly cutting the branch from under its legs. "BlackRock" is doing what investment funds are doing, milking a cow until there is no milk anymore.
Creed have very little competition in the traditional gentleman's fragrance market. Most niche brands focus on unisex and fashion-foward scents. No one caters to the modern but traditionally-minded gentleman like Creed.
@@Olyrous guerlain/nishane/xerjoff/chanel/frederic malle/parfums de marly/ initio has left the chat. A lot of way higher quality fragrances brands has atleast one or two very timeless gentlemen smells. I will never pay atleast 90 euro to much just bEcauSe iT iS gentleman’s scents
Being born in 1967 I don't mind it smelling older or even dated. Indeed I lLOVE well made, classic fougeres! But for the INSANE prices Creed likes to charge it isn't hitting the mark. For that money I'd want real oakmoss in there and/or real ambergris...I'd want it to last all day into the evening. I do like some of the ingredients Creed has used and I like the concept of Viking but in the end it's too expensive for what you get. Excellent analysis as usual Aaron. I really enjoy your videos and your unique take on fragrances.
I agree with you 100%
@@AaronTerenceHughes My most recent purchase is the to-die-for Bon Monsieur from Rogue and it is heavenly! I've also got their Chypre Siam which also has got to be one of the finest chypres on the market currently. Just awesome.
Each of your reviews are like a mini masterclass in perfumery, and I love it. Thank you!
I would like to hear your thoughts on how chemical restrictions over the years have changed the way houses produce fragrances and if it is the reason some reformulations have been disappointments. Is it limitations or cost savings that have the biggest effect on reformulations? I love the channel!
I love your videos Aaron! They help me make a decision if I should bother trying a sample of fragrances I can’t find readily available in stores. I find your opinions spot on thank you!
Just got my Naxos based on your recommendation Aaron. Wow is all I have to say. Thanks again Aaron, we'd be lost without you!
it was the first thing i smelt when i got my smell back after covid👍🏻
I was looking after my friends dog today and had a sly spray of his naxos, aw man it is so nice. I need to get a bottle
Wow. Aaron is holding himself with that review. He could be harder for the price of this perfume. But he is very well holding himself. ☺️. Thank you Aaron.
I tried this one recently and given all the hype online and how store associates were pushing it I expected greatness. I agree with you so many underwhelming aspects to this fragrance. As always your perspective and advice are truly appreciated.
Such a pleasure to watch these master classes in perfumery, Mr. Hughes. Many thanks!
Just stumbled across this channel. Wow, really cool to see someone with the technical knowledge/ability breaking down the frags and offering his take. I enjoy watching.
Really enjoy your videos Aaron, much more entertaining than most of the other reviewers who just read off a script. Great to see you having the same amount of fun unpacking the scent that I do every time I smell a new sample.
Will you review more fragrances from the house of Xerjoff Aaron? I would love to hear your thoughts on the Oud Star and Join The Club collections. I think you would love 1888 from this house too
Yes I am recording them in two weeks time
@@AaronTerenceHughes sweet! Looking forward to it!
@@AaronTerenceHughes I've seen that you do like this line - especially Alexandra II. If you can find it, I think you would absolutely love Pikovaya Dama.
The quality of the content has gotten better and better. Really love seeing this channel grow ! 👌🏼
Thumbs up for the audio quality, improved filming and thumbnail! Italian citizenship for the hand gesture :P Thank you for the breakdown in this one, after 1 year of covid I still need to recover and I need extra help for assessing perfumes.
Yes. The expression is very European
My favorite thing about Aaron is how he cares about price. As someone who doesn’t have 500 to blow on creed i really appreciate that coming from the perfumer.
I feel the responsibility of others peoples money! I take it very seriously!
That's exactly why Aarons fragrances are such a phenomenal value! 50mls with a 5% concentration of oud in HIS Oud product is fantastic. It's so versatile too and can be layered to add a touch or a blast of oud.
With Creed, you are totally paying for the name.
I think 10 years ago it was an amazing house. Now they are relying on the name
@@AaronTerenceHughes I can totally see myself purchasing something from Parfums de Marly and not feeling like I’m just paying for the name. Get myself something like that for the holidays. Not Creed though.
Your in depth review and painting of words and expression of the scents you review is awesome and on point my man!!
I don’t like aventus or Viking , my option creed has lost it’s way I was always a fan and I have many vintage bottles , it smelt better 10 years ago . Another great review Aaron I agree with your review it’s overpriced .
There isn't anyone else on TH-cam breaking down and assessing fragrances like Aaron does. I acquired a sample of Viking and, as Aaron described, I couldn't spend that much on it. By the way I love how Aarons Oud layers with so many of my other fragrances. Right before I discovered this video just now I layered Notorious with Oud and it's magnificent! Later I'll try Aaron's Oud layered with Orange Sanguine by Atelier. I'm trying to find a fall, citrus oud combo! Thanks again Aaron. You killed it.
IMO, fragrance is a lot like wine. Get something you like, but at a good price point. I received a couple samples of Viking Cologne a few months back and, TBH, I love the way it smells on me. I enjoy it and the people around me enjoy it as well. But that price, for 50ml, is a bit extravagant. You’re right. At a lower price it would be an enormous banger.
“I’m not going to read the rest” Love it!
The sound and video quality of your production is crisp my friend.
I'd really appreciate seeing you review a fragrance from the Ormond Jane brand. Thank you Terence for this review and sharing your opinions and knowledge.
I laugh like a child every damn time Aaron bails out on reading the marketing description. Great honest review, as always! Sad what Creed has become.
Aaron, any chance Smoulder is going to get restocked at Maxaroma? I can't justify the shipping to the States. And that's not a knock on you. I totally understand why.
I'm interested in trying this one out but to be honest, I wasn't that impressed with the original Viking and in my personal opinion, I don't think it's aptly named. Perhaps Creed just called it that because they wanted it to emphasize a classic, masculine smell but to me, when I think Viking, aromatic and fresh are not at all what I envision. When I think of a fragrance that personifies a viking warrior, I think of something with lots of smoke, leather, resins and incense with a sea salt and drift wood back drop. Hell, Tom Ford's Oud Minerale is, in my opinion, more of a viking scent than Creed Viking is.
I aggree 100% Viking should be sea like, smoky
Aggressive, masculine, marine and smoky
It’s such a cool name.
This is one I’ve actually tried. Interested to hear your thoughts as always Aaron.
Thank you.
Aaron:
For £175, I want it to radiate off the skin
Walk my dogs
Put petrol in my car
Do my shopping
for 50ml
😆😂🤣
Not perpetuate😂 “put petrol in”
@@davidcouri350 - Corrected! 👍🏻
and iron my clothes haha
Clean my house!
wait til you see the USD price
We all need to understand certain brands have certain prices why?? Well it's because they are marketed for a certain target market that's it. It's nothing to do with ingredients.
Fortunately most of Creed fragrances can be duped which clearly indicates the "superior" level of "natural" ingredients they are using :-)
💯 aggree
Clone houses CANNOT duplicate the quality of original Creeds. I should know, I have so many of both. Now, the question of adequate duplications for daily wear is another question.
Apart from the performance I LOVE this scent
You have gotten so good at reviewing. Still waiting for Gentleman Givenchy Cologne review :)
Will you review some more Tiziana Terenzi fragrances in the future?
Love from Germany
Viking is nice for about 30 minutes or so before it disappears into a skin scent on my skin. I wanted to like it but was also underwhelmed as I found it to be a complete waste of money. My daughters on the other hand love the smell of Viking, So they will often use it as an air freshener.
If it was £80 I bet you wouldn’t feel like that.
I just recently got into the fragrance world but I'm definitely gonna be saving up to try one of yours. It'll be my first big fragrance purchase and I'm pretty excited.
Always get a 10ml. If you need advice there is a Facebook group or you can email Kirsty on customerservice@aaronterencehughes.co.Uk
I have yet to smell a vetiver heavy scent which doesn't come close to making me feel nauseated, and I'm not entirely sure how I feel about oak moss, so I suppose I'll avoid this one, especially for that price. Great review, as always!
Viking is a nice fresh winter fragrance i find. And once again i think Aaron is spot on.
Really good review thanks great break down of the fragrance, people have said the original creed viking had a smell like old spice in it and as you pick up with viking cologne you said it smells dated and i agree for that price i want something special too
I do actually like this Fragrance without any price consideration, but your right it doesn't do the price point justice. With that being said if you can find a bottle for a good price and you enjoy it then give it a go. But for full retail, yes it's not substantial enough.
This fellow is the best reviewer of men's fragrances on TH-cam.
Great review Aaron.
Honest and clear. Thumbs up from me.. 😁👍🏼
You can get lucky and get it discounted if you shop around. I paid £130 for Viking Cologne for a 100ml tester bottle.
Could you maybe do a video about the lifetime/shelf-life of different fragrances and why? I have an old bottle of Ezra Fitch that my dad gave me when he stopped using cologne and I'm curious the extent to which the fragrance could have changed, spoiled, or matured or whatever happen to it. Would be an interesting topic!
Very nice Aaron....And thanks for the great customer Service.....Your awesome! Love Smoulder......Love creed Viking to! But not as much as Smoulder! or as much as Onyx! or any of your stuff but never the less you Rock! And i need one of them t-Shirts! I will buy one!
He Terry. My pleasure. We will do T-shirt’s for the next release
@@AaronTerenceHughes Thank You!
its definately possible that you received a heat damaged bottle. whenever you order colognes over the internet during summer months they sit in the back of a delivery van that reaches temperatures as hot as 130 degrees for 7-8 hours, so just be warned
It's a good value at $140 USD for the 100ml from Costco
Your forbidden fragrance performs exactly how you say this one should. Kudos to you!
I’m so pleased as forbidden broke my brain from the hard work
Another great review from the Bob Ross of the fragrance community :-)
Love the honesty. Can't get enough. Thank you for my Smoulder 50ml. My next purchase is 50ml Santal Extreme. Been through 2x 10ml already....smh
I love santal extreme. Very addictive stuff
@@AaronTerenceHughes entirely addictive!!
As part of a trade I ended up w/100ml. I’m not loving it, but it’s not bad per se’. It feels like they either rushed it, or just didn’t have a clear idea of what they were trying to achieve. I feel like if they had worked on it longer they might have decent office scent. Right now I’m experimenting different fragrances to layer with it.
Outstanding presentation.
I happen to love Viking Cologne. It’s a fantastic, clean smelling fougére. It smells far better than original Viking which smells like cheap Christmas potpourri. Yes, it’s way overpriced but I found a 3.4 oz bottle for $225 which is still too much. I’d say the 3.4 should go for $175 tops but I still find it to be a beautiful scent. Yes, it’s a bit dated and older man smelling but it’s such a bright, pleasing fragrance that definitely deserves some credit.
I like the original Viking, especially on the dry down, one of my faves. But I can't stand Viking Cologne. To me it smells identical to a citronella candle, or some citrus based cleaning products. I can go to the grocery store and get that scent. Creed needs to revisit it big time.
Original Viking is 💯 fu*king awesome
Hell yes!
I really appreciate you value price/performance for a really expensive perfume.. Like any Creed , I’ve seen most reviewers don’t mind about that.
They buy into the name and are frightened of the backlash from creed lovers.
Great review Aaron,
The only thing I slightly can not follow is your opinion that it seem to smell dated for you.
A fougere was dated but constantly rises from the ashes (thankfully). I am confident that it will have it's place in modern perfumery again sometimes soon. Can't wait until Caramel, Ambroxan Blue exits the market. Pricewise: Creed shame on youl. Great perume but a rip off
Anyway best Fresh/Cologne fougere for me. Performance would be ok around 120 GBP/100ml
Completely agree with this. I have a soft spot for Aventus. But wouldn’t pay today’s price for it! Aaron, whilst on the subject of Vetiver, have you reviewed/smelt Nishane Sultan Vetiver? Would love to know your thoughts from a technical and personal view!
No I haven't. But I will
Great work Aaron, would love testing your sample box ! To bad with brexit as i live i Sweden.
Any plans for trying Amouage Jubilation man ?
How would I improve on it :
Frederic Malle vetiver extraordinaire
Roja dove vetiver pour homme
Great review as always
It would be nice to see you do a review on Mancera’s Instant crush
When Aaron speaks of "blue" fragrances he knows his stuff. I have his "Haze" creation and it redefines what a "blue" scent should be.
Thank you for this review. I'll still get my nose on this and see my take on it. Cheers!
Aaron please review Kalemat by Arabian Oud. It is my favorite fragrance and I would love to see your review on this
Finally sampled this today. It’s like a fusion of Viking and Terre D Hermes with frankincense. Dry down turns into the original Viking with frankincense 😅
Hi Aaron, can you please make a video about maceration / maturation and how important it is, and how to do it, etc. ?
Yes ofcause
You should do a vid on why you think people who are all exposed to the same fragrances, end up wearing/liking different fragrances. Why is it that some enjoy dark, sweetish, oud, animistic fragrances in autumn, while others cant stand it and go for the freshies year around?
myself and video unicorn were just talking about this for about 2omins on the phone
Fantastic review as always. Can you please just narrate everything? Your voice puts me at ease.
I can try
240 pounds sterling is $332 USD.... But in America the retail price is $445 usd. Expensive is an understatement. Are we really gonna pay over 100 dollars more for the same product Creed?
Yeah, this was interesting to me. because some weeks ago I tried fragrances near to my bed and after few days I still could smell very beautiful smells but very different so I thought, if you "water down" some smell could it smells different? like that :)
Loving this scent!
However, I’m spraying too much
Which means it’s not as strong as I’d like.
Still adore it ala Terre D Hermes edt.
I really like your reviews, and you have majestic voice for speech and presentation, you are masculine and feminine at the same time,weird but thats why your videos are informative and interesting to me.
175 pounds equals 236 USD.
In the States 50ml of Viking Colognes sells for $335
Aaron you ever smelled Davidoff Zino? I just discovered it and love it. Opening is horrible but the drydown awesome. İt's super cheap. Maybe you can do a review?
Creed no offense is done for the only people who would buy from this house are the commercial perfume snobs.
Those who enjoy telling people they are wearing a Creed or another prestigious niche brand even if it's a rip off.You can find Lailique Pour Homme for 25 quid which is as good as Creed Boise De Portugal which is similar in style to this scent.
I am in total agreeance with Aaron for that price it has to be outstanding considering you can find alot of quality 100ml fragrances for under £100.
I would love to see you do magic with vetiver. I would def like to see if you could do haitian vetiver and Indian mix. Still waiting on my smoulder to come through
That's what I love about you, you understand true value and beast mode. I only like beast mode fragrances. Thank you
Could you do Royal Oud by creed please Aaron? Interested to see your take on it. It’s one of my favourite fragrances ever but don’t think there’s much oud in it at all really
I think Creed missed the mark with this. I haven’t heard anyone say that it’s blown them away.
If it was £85-£105 it would be a different story. This is not groundbreaking for the price
Aaron please review the ORIGINAL VIKING
unfortunately Creed deacepoint their fans to a point that many of them just searching for new niche talented perfumes brand and here you are Aron Terence Hughes , you are with Roja Dove the new references.Congrats
The only creed I've owned was milisime imperial, it was nice bit nothing special. I ended up selling it
I’m curious what he would think of the new Ralph’s club.
I wish to see you make a review about Nefs by Nishane since it quite expensive one #loveyourartworks
Can you review Nishane Nefs? Thanks for the video!
Hey Aaron, what fragrances on your line have a powdery note? Just so that I know what powdery fragrances to avoid since I’m not a fan of that note.
Homme is VERY powdery
Daddy is powdery sweet
@@codyj5741 thanks brother. I also hear that Slut is powdery. I appreciate this so far I’m looking at 13 possible fragrances from Aaron’s line.
Homme and daddy.
This is like Terre d'Hermes (less bitter) mixed with Pasha de Cartier
Your voice 😍
Video quality is on par Azza mate
Creed is one of the very few brands that make high quality, traditional gentleman's fragrances. For that reason, to me their high prices will always be justified. Most brands follow trends, while Creed look after their specific clientele. Thank you Creed.
Creed lied about their history and heritage, or have you ever seen a bottle before 1980 and they now make incredible low quality fragrances, made the juice from 120ml to 100ml bottles and they ask almost 80 euro more than in 2010😂 and you thank them! Green irish tweed is the only good creed. Rest are chanel fregrances with a tuxedo on
@@iaido01 With regard to price, the main problem the way I see it is that Creed don't have much competition. They are the equivalent of gentleman's classic tailoring house whereas the other brands just follow trends or are too much "out there" (avant-garde). The only formidable brands that consistently speak to and cater for Creed's customer are Acqua di Parma and Penhaligon's; unfortunately, they are not that well-known and have more limited ranges. On quality, I'm not sure how much of it is down to Creed cutting costs or having to comply with ever more restrictive IFRA regulations. So many old powerhouses have been diluted over the years, e.g. Frederic Malle's French Lover used to be a bomb and project like a monster, now it is a soft skin scent. With regard to price, I hope they become more reasonable; they are clearly positioning themselves at the top of the luxury market not unlike some Swiss watch brands. It is remarkable though how Creed keeps the vast majority of their fragrances available over decades and it's not discontinuing them.
@@Olyrous that is the problem of creed! They think they don’t have competition. They made a few very basic fragrances and their milk cow aventus which went from 12+ longevity to max 3 hours. Creed used the regulations as excuse for their weak ass performance. Same for initio and PDM. Creed lied about their history so i wonder what they else lied about
I've sampled all of the big frangrances from creed, and haven't been impressed by a single one. To me they're all top notes that dry down to nothing within an hour or 2.
Hi Aaron
Any chance of reviewing "The Chronic" by Byron perfumes please?
"... I'm not going to read the rest." That killed me! 🤣
I made the mistake of spraying Viking. I did not realize it smelled so masculine. Dated is an understatement….lol. It smelled like something a great great grandfather would wear.
I’m a massive Creed fanboy and I do really like Viking Cologne but agree the price and performance is insane
Do you think I should get silver mountain , green Irish, or Viking? I am 20 years old
@@taha7538 SMW
@@matts2452 thanks !
This release took the wind out of my sails much like Aventus Cologne did. Another cologne at these prices!? It just feels like a cash-grab due to new owners.
I get the impression the current owners are more interested in making their money back no matter how much the artistic side of the perfumery suffers for it.
Edit: Thank you for another fine video, Aaron. I appreciate your consistency and content!
Aventus Cologne isn't a cologne it's an EDP. That's just the name they gave it
@@LongTim- I'm aware. I'm referencing the name, not the concentration.
At least when Roja did his Parfum Colonges the bottles were bigger and charged less that his smaller Parfum versions.
@@Schatje79 no you weren't. You said "another cologne at these prices" implying you believed it was a EDC when its really an EDP. It's okay to be wrong
@@LongTim- Wow, okay kiddo. You win! lmao
Couldn’t agree more, swapped it quickly.
Love the content as always, Creed fragrances are all the same, good but very overpriced and lacks performance. Creed somehow has a strong name, maybe the n.1 in niche fragrances but prices are going up and performance going down, only if you have money is really worth it
Creeds quality went down and price went up. I don’t think they are worth the price anymore
Aaron did you discontinue Adonis? It’s spectacular, so I hope that’s not the case!
I did:) At the end of the year we will do a poll on which fragrance to bring back. Im trying to keep the range small whilst keeping me creative
Please Review Santal 33
Can i ask what is your inspiration with Gardenia Blanc? Is it your most Rose forward scent that is not with oud? I got my eyes on your Homme, Gardenia Blanc for non-oud fragrances
I wanted a clean, free, sweet unisex fragrance. The Gardinia is sweet. It was so beautiful I wanted to create a work of art around it
@@AaronTerenceHughes I certainly liked your idea of staying minimalist and efficient with your new bottles and packaging because you considered the safety of your perfumes during shipping specially for international customers to avoid the hassle of having broken perfumes very commendable.