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3-D Scent vs Viking

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 124 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

  • 3-D Scent

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Viking

    Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

3-D Scent3/7
Viking3/7
Ratings & consensus
3-D Scent
Community sentiment
Viking
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
3-D Scent
Value for money
Viking
Versatility
3-D Scent
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Viking

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
3-D ScentM.INT
VikingRoyal Copenhagen
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.83/ 5 · 93 votes
Have 23%Had 19%Want 57%
3.77/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 27%Had 15%Want 58%
Category winner3-D ScentRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
40%Love
31%Like
12%Ok
15%Dislike
3%Hate

78 votes

13%Love
68%Like
3%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerVikingMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityTie

Sillage3-D Scent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value44
¤ Price value75
Category winnerVikingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody88%
fresh spicy77%
mossy65%
conifer53%
earthy42%
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
sweet69%
powdery61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Juniper BerriesElemi resinPepper
Heart
Pine needlesCedarPatchouli
Base
OakmossLeatherAmber
Top15-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeCardamomNutmegPepper
Heart2-4 hrs
Juniper BerriesBalsam FirPineappleLavenderAnise
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodCedarPatchouliMuskOakmossJasmineGeraniumAmber
InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Pepper, Cedar and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Viking, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer30
Fall87
Winter74
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer93
Fall57
Winter36
Day100
Night29
Category winner3-D ScentMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men63
Unisex30
Women7
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,398

PerfumerPhilippine Courtière

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#19,088

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerVikingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

3-D Scent by M.INT is a woody-chypre fragrance that emphasizes sharp, fresh coniferous notes over warm resinous ones. Launched in 2016, it pairs the crispness of juniper berries and pine needles with a solid leather and oakmoss foundation. This is a scent for those who prefer a structured, clean, and professional prof…

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Royal Copenhagen Viking brings an invigorating blast of crisp mountain air, opening with zesty mandarin orange, sharp black pepper, warm nutmeg, and cool cardamom. As the brisk opening settles, a distinctly green heart emerges, led by rich balsam fir, crushed juniper berries, clean lavender, and a subtle drop of sweet…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 3-D Scent or Viking?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. 3-D Scent is rated 3.83/5 from 93 votes; Viking is rated 3.77/5 from 31 votes. Choose 3-D Scent for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Viking for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 3-D Scent or Viking?

They last about the same: 3-D Scent 72/100, Viking 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 3-D Scent or Viking?

3-D Scent projects furthest (3-D Scent 69/100, Viking 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 3-D Scent and Viking smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Pepper, Cedar and Patchouli.

Is 3-D Scent or Viking better for summer or winter?

For summer, Viking is the stronger pick. For winter, 3-D Scent is the stronger pick. 3-D Scent suits daytime wear; Viking suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 3-D Scent and Viking?

3-D Scent has top notes of Juniper Berries, Elemi resin and Pepper, heart notes of Pine needles, Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Oakmoss, Leather and Amber. Viking has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Pepper, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Balsam Fir, Pineapple and Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli and Musk.

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