Creed Viking (Vintage Batch C9617U01) Fragrance Samples | Authentic Decants (3ml, 5ml, 10ml)

Top Notes

• Bergamot
• Lemon
• Orange
• Peppermint
• Pink peppercorn
• Absinthe

Heart Notes

• Allspice
• Clove
• Jasmine
• Lavender
• Orris butter
• Bulgarian rose

Base Notes

• Cedarwood
• Tonka bean
• Vetiver
• White musk

Creed Viking opens with an energetic contrast of citrus, cool peppermint and spicy pink peppercorn. Bergamot, lemon and orange provide brightness while absinthe adds an aromatic dimension to the opening.

The heart becomes increasingly spicy and fougère-like through lavender, allspice and clove, softened by Bulgarian rose, jasmine and orris butter. Cedarwood, vetiver, white musk and tonka bean form a dry, woody foundation. The overall impression is fresh, spicy, aromatic and woody, balancing cooling mint against warmer spices.

This listing is specifically for Creed Viking from batch C9617U01. The batch designation allows collectors and fragrance enthusiasts to identify the production lot from which the decant is filled.

Batch identification should not be interpreted as a guarantee of stronger projection, greater longevity or a different formula. Natural raw materials, storage, individual perception and skin chemistry can all influence how a fragrance smells and performs. This listing identifies the batch so shoppers know exactly which bottle is being decanted.

Viking and Viking Cologne are separate fragrances within Creed's Viking line. The original Viking emphasizes a fiery contrast of peppermint, pink peppercorn, spices, lavender and woods, resulting in a bolder spicy aromatic fougère.

Creed describes Viking Cologne as a fresher reinterpretation inspired by the Norwegian fjords, built around citrus, aromatic herbs, sandalwood and frankincense. Shoppers wanting the original spicy, minty Viking profile should choose Viking, while Viking Cologne offers a brighter and more cologne-inspired direction.

Viking's combination of citrus, peppermint, lavender, spices, vetiver and woods gives it a versatile aromatic character that works particularly well for daytime wear, evenings, professional settings and dressed-up occasions.

Its fresh opening can suit transitional and warmer conditions, while the spicy fougère heart and woody base give it enough depth for fall and cooler weather. Longevity, projection, and sillage can vary depending on skin chemistry, application, climate, environment, storage history and individual perception.

A Creed Viking Vintage Batch C9617U01 sample provides an opportunity to experience an identified production batch of the original Viking without purchasing an entire vintage bottle.

This can be especially useful for Creed collectors, longtime Viking wearers or shoppers interested in comparing an earlier bottle with their experience of other Viking batches. Sampling on skin also gives you the best opportunity to determine whether Viking's distinctive combination of mint, pepper, lavender, spices and woods suits your fragrance preferences.

• 3ml Sample: Approximately 25–30 sprays
• 5ml Travel Spray: Approximately 40–50 sprays
• 10ml Travel Spray: Approximately 85–100 sprays
• 30ml: Approximately 250–300 sprays

Spray counts are estimates and may vary slightly depending on the atomizer and how each spray is applied.

Each Creed Viking Vintage Batch C9617U01 decant sold by Bluegrass Fragrance Company is transferred from an authentic original bottle bearing the identified batch. The fragrance is not diluted, reformulated, or intentionally altered.

Each order is hand-filled into a glass atomizer and carefully packaged for convenient application, storage, and travel.

Orders are normally processed within 2–3 business days unless otherwise stated and ship from Central Kentucky through USPS or UPS.

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Are these authentic Creed Viking Vintage Batch C9617U01 samples?

Yes. Each decant sold by Bluegrass Fragrance Company is transferred from an authentic original bottle of Creed Viking bearing batch C9617U01.

What is a fragrance decant?

A fragrance decant is a smaller quantity of fragrance transferred from an original bottle into a separate atomizer. It allows you to sample a fragrance or purchase a convenient travel size without buying the entire original bottle.

Is Creed Viking diluted?

No. The fragrance is transferred from the original Viking bottle without intentional dilution, reformulation or alteration.

Is the original Creed bottle included?

No. Unless the listing specifically states otherwise, you are purchasing a hand-filled decant from the original batch C9617U01 bottle rather than the original Creed bottle or retail packaging.

What does Creed Viking smell like?

Viking is a fresh, spicy and woody aromatic fougère. Citrus and cooling peppermint contrast with pink peppercorn before lavender, clove and allspice lead into cedarwood, vetiver, white musk and tonka bean.

What does batch C9617U01 mean?

C9617U01 is the batch identifier associated with the original Creed Viking bottle being used for this listing. It allows shoppers to identify the specific production lot from which their sample or decant is filled.

Does vintage batch C9617U01 perform better than current Viking?

No performance advantage is guaranteed. Perceived differences between bottles can be influenced by natural ingredients, storage, application, skin chemistry and individual perception. The batch number is provided for identification rather than as a performance claim.

Is Creed Viking good for the office?

Viking's aromatic fougère structure can work well in professional settings when applied appropriately. Because fragrance projection varies between wearers, lighter application may be preferable in close indoor environments.

What is the difference between Viking and Viking Cologne?

Original Viking emphasizes peppermint, pepper, lavender, warm spices and woods. Viking Cologne is Creed's fresher reinterpretation, with brighter citrus and aromatic herbs alongside sandalwood and frankincense.

Is Creed Viking suitable for travel?

Yes. A Viking travel-size decant provides a convenient way to carry the fragrance without taking the original vintage Creed bottle with you.