Fragrance comparison

Ablaze vs Viking

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 91 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ablaze

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8860 votes

Rank #17,183 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Viking

Royal Copenhagen

3.7731 votes

Rank #19,226 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ablaze takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ablaze
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Viking
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ablaze4/7

Viking3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AblazeBoadicea the Victorious

VikingRoyal Copenhagen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 29%Had 23%Want 48%

3.77/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 15%Want 58%

Category winnerAblazeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

60 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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAblaze

SillageAblaze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVikingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

patchouli69%

citrus61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperCardamomLemonNutmegBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

CedarHerbal NotesGuaiac WoodLabdanumJasmineRoseYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliOakmossSuedeSandalwoodAmber

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeCardamomNutmegPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Juniper BerriesBalsam FirPineappleLavenderAnise

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodCedarPatchouliMuskOakmossJasmineGeraniumAmber

InformationalShared notesPepper, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Viking, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer21

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer93

Fall57

Winter36

Day100

Night29

Category winnerVikingMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,183

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#19,226

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerAblazeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ablaze by Boadicea the Victorious opens with an aggressive burst of black pepper, cardamom, and lemon that hits the nose with a synthetic, toy-plastic sharpness. Once the initial harshness settles, a dry heart of cedarwood, guaiac wood, and herbal notes takes over, anchored by a dark base of oakmoss, suede, and patcho…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ablaze or Viking?

Ablaze takes 4 of 7 categories. Ablaze is rated 3.88/5 from 60 votes; Viking is rated 3.77/5 from 31 votes. Choose Ablaze for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Viking for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ablaze or Viking?

Ablaze lasts longest (Ablaze 77/100, Viking 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ablaze or Viking?

Ablaze projects furthest (Ablaze 71/100, Viking 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ablaze and Viking smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Mandarin Orange.

Is Ablaze or Viking better for summer or winter?

For summer, Viking is the stronger pick. For winter, Ablaze is the stronger pick. Ablaze suits daytime wear; Viking suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ablaze and Viking?

Ablaze has top notes of Pepper, Cardamom, Lemon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cedar, Herbal Notes, Guaiac Wood and Labdanum, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Suede and Sandalwood. 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.