SOTD: Scarlet Warrior (Dua’s take on Creed Viking)

I’m going for a "controversial" streak! After yesterday's mothball-to-rose journey, I’m rocking Scarlet Warrior today.

Let’s be real: I’m not the guy who wears "safe" mass-pleasing designers every day. I like scents with some teeth. Viking is easily in my Top 5 Creeds (alongside Royal Oud, Erolfa, Himalaya, and Absolu Aventus), but it comes with a warning label.

The last time I wore this, I made the mistake of overspraying. I smelled it for a full 10 hours, but the next day my wife gave me the "talk"—she said I needed to tone it down because people were practically avoiding me! 😂 It’s that sharp, fiery clove and mint; it demands respect, but it can definitely polarize a room.

The Dua Extrait Version: This thing is a tank. It captures that "fire and ice" barbershop vibe perfectly, but the concentration makes it even more of a powerhouse than the OG.

I want to know where the group stands on this DNA:

Do you prefer the bold, spicy heat of the Original Viking? Or do you lean toward the fresher, more citrus-heavy Viking Cologne?
And for the Dua fans—have you dared to spray this Extrait in a crowded office yet? My advice: NEVER DO IT.

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