Viking Revolution Spiced Vanilla Hair Pomade for Men - Extreme Hold Hair Gel for Men - Water Based - Extra Firm Mens Hair Pomade - High Shine Mens Hair Cream (4oz)

Ordered this pomade looking for something with a strong hold and a different kind of scent, and it definitely stands out. The hold is legit. It keeps everything in place without needing to constantly rework your hair throughout the day. It’s got that firm control but doesn’t leave your hair feeling stiff or crunchy like some gels do. The scent is what really separates it. The oud profile is rich, a little earthy, and not your typical “fresh” hair product smell. It sticks around without being overpowering, and it’s noticeable in a good way. After a few uses, what stood out most is how consistent it is—easy to apply, spreads evenly, and washes out without a fight. And I’ll say this—my wife definitely noticed. It’s one of those products that gets a reaction, which is always a plus. Compared to other pomades I’ve used, this one balances hold and scent better than most, especially at this price point. For the price, it’s a great value. Strong hold, unique scent, and solid performance make it an easy one to keep in rotation.

Revised 2-October-2025 I am altering this review to five stars after careful consideration. First and foremost, this is a superior product. It truly leaves no residue and you can simply wipe your hands after application and it comes right off. It lasts all day in the hair without any stiffness or residue flaking off. My original commentary was more about the smell of oud. As I am accustomed to deep black Arabian oud, I came to the product with a certain expectation, however in reality in smelling other oud Centre products made for the American market, it is 100% consistent with what is out there and what is considered “oud” in the USA. I highly recommend this product on every level. ——- This is a great product; gel like in consistency with no sticky residue. I even used it in my beard and it works fantastically well. I give it three stars for those qualities. With that said, I searched for a men’s hair product that smelled of oud & this is how I came across it. Oud was likely the first thing I smelled upon birth and have used it on my body my entire life. While the product has a nice, woody scent I cannot in all honesty say that it smells like traditional oud on any level. Perhaps it’s a lighter “oud like” version developed for the western market, I don’t know. If you’re expecting a true Arabic oud-bakhour kind of aroma, you will not find it in this product. I’ll continue to purchase it based on its performance but not its scent.

Great hold for all day(stay away from air vents and don’t run your hands through your hair!), love the scent, a little stiff but not irritatingly so, my new go to for now.

Works and smells great! No shine off it and it holds amazingly well but allows you the opportunity to comb it to adjust the look easily all day. No residue or stickiness after application.

Extra hold is good plus a nice scent!!

I've ordered and tremendously enjoyed the Extreme Firm version from Viking over the years. It's THE strongest, stickiest product and the only one that's a match for my ridiculously thick and heavy hair (and yet somehow it washes out cleanly and quickly - it's magic). It even feels sticky when you put your fingers in the jar before you apply the product to your hair. It gives me confidence that this stuff will keep my mane tamed. Few products can pull this off. By accident I ordered the newer EXTREME pomade with Spiced Vanilla scent. Since it's "extreme" I assumed it'll be the same strength as my beloved Extreme Firm Hold one, just with a scent. It is not. The Extreme Spiced Vanilla must be referring to how extreme the FRAGRANCE is, not how the hold should be extreme - because it isn't. It's far weaker and far less sticky than the old "Extreme Firm Hold". Swipe your finger in it and it feels like the usual weak stuff from other companies. The spiced Vanilla scent is ok at first but kinda gross (to me) after a few minutes. It's too strong (especially since I had to had MUCH more product compared to the old Extreme Firm version. I'm kinda confused how this can be so much weaker despite the name suggesting otherwise. I won't be getting any more of their new lines and stick to the old Extreme Firm Hold formula. Note: if you don't need the super strong hold and don't mind the smell, this product is probably fine, though not really special compared to competitors. Since I feel misled by the "Extreme" promise, I'm giving this only 3 stars. Vikings, don't mislead your customers. Even long time fans like me don't like to feel misled and will drop you for this sort of thing. Side notes: medium to kinda firm hold, medium to high shine, value OK but only if you understand it's not as strong as the name suggests, the smell is strong, and there are many alternatives from competitors, sometimes at a lower price point.

It's advertised as Extreme Hold so I was expecting something like Suavecito. It's definitely not extreme hold, nor is it medium hold. I'd say it's light hold at best similar to the light hold from the Baxter of California pomade. It smells really nice.

Smells FANTASTIC I have been searching for a good, reasonably priced pomade, and this is definitely it! Good hold, without feeling too crunchy or greasy, and it really smells fantastic. Like a manly vanilla lol.

My favourite hair product. Good hold. Can look slick or dry, depending on how well you work it it. More of a gel than a pomade, but whatever. It performs, smells nice, and it's reasonably priced.

Really happy with this pomade! It has a strong hold that lasts all day, but it’s still super easy to style and doesn’t feel heavy or greasy. Washes out easily with just water, which is a big plus. The spiced vanilla scent is subtle and smells great. Highly recommend!

very good product nice hold and smell for men

I bought this pomade, looking to get into the 'Viking Revolution' style, and I have mixed feelings about it. On the positive side, the hold is genuinely good. Once my hair is styled, it stays exactly where I want it all day long. The smell is also quite nice, very clean, and manly I enjoy the fragrance it leaves. However, the main issue for me is the texture. It's noticeably greasy. My hair not only feels greasy to the touch, but it also translates into a bit of a personal problem: my wife has mentioned she doesn't like to rub my head when I use this product because of the heavy, slick feeling it leaves behind. While the performance is there in terms of hold, the persistent greasy residue makes me hesitant about committing. I'm using it up for now, but I'm not yet sold on repurchasing this one. It's a decent product, but it definitely has a downside in the feel department.

Smells great. Seems like a nice product. Not for thick hair.