Fragrance comparison

4 THE INDIVIDUALIST vs Vik

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

4 THE INDIVIDUALIST

hOUSE OF hELIOS

4.002 votes

Rank #60,679 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Vik

Dotti

3.9213 votes

Rank #49,543 AromaticVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vik takes 5 of 5 categories.

4 THE INDIVIDUALIST
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vik
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

4 THE INDIVIDUALIST0/5

Vik5/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vik
Sillage & projection: Vik
Value for money: Vik
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Vik
Fragranxe ranking: Vik

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

4 THE INDIVIDUALISThOUSE OF hELIOS

VikDotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 57%Had 12%Want 31%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

46%Love

23%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityVik

SillageVik

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value60

Category winnerVikBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

rose86%

fruity72%

fresh spicy58%

musky44%

floral30%

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

citrus77%

balsamic69%

sweet61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBlackcurrantMandarinEucalyptus

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseJasmine SambacLily of the Valley

Base5-7+ hrs

White MuskClearwoodOakmoss

Top20-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamotEucalyptusTarragonGrapefruitMint

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine SambacCinnamon LeafTeaDamask RoseYlang-YlangRaspberryCranberryPeach

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumVanillaelemiCoumarinOakmossPatchouliMusk

Category winnerVikLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 17%Party 10%

Men29

Unisex57

Women14

Casual 36%Work 27%Date 23%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,679

PerfumerJulian Plos

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,543

PerfumerRicardo Gomes, Rodrigo Lombardi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVikHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Expect an immediate snap of tart grapefruit and sharp blackcurrant right out of the nozzle. The opening bites hard. A sudden chill of eucalyptus sweeps through next, clearing the air before dewy rose and clean jasmine petals soften the fruit acidity. As the day settles, damp oakmoss and earthy Clearwood prevent the ba…

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Vik by Dotti is a fresh and earthy chypre that pairs brisk herbal greenery with juicy forest fruit. Right after spraying, you get a lively burst of eucalyptus, sweet mandarin orange, and crushed mint that clears the air like an early morning walk in the woods. As the cool opening settles down, the scent shifts into a …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST or Vik?

Vik takes 5 of 5 categories. 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Vik is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes. Choose 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST for a citrus and rose character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vik for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST or Vik?

Vik lasts longest (Vik 70/100, 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST or Vik?

Vik projects furthest (Vik 56/100, 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST and Vik smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Eucalyptus, Rose and Jasmine Sambac.

Is 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST or Vik better for summer or winter?

4 THE INDIVIDUALIST suits daytime wear; Vik suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST and Vik?

4 THE INDIVIDUALIST has top notes of Grapefruit, Blackcurrant, Mandarin and Eucalyptus, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine Sambac and Lily of the Valley, a base of White Musk, Clearwood and Oakmoss. Vik has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Eucalyptus and Tarragon, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Cinnamon Leaf, Tea and Damask Rose, a base of Labdanum, Vanilla, elemi and Coumarin.