Fragrance comparison

Acumen Noir vs Viking

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 53 ratings analysed

Acumen Noir

Dilís Parfum

3.9522 votes

Rank #48,305 Fresh SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Viking

Royal Copenhagen

3.7731 votes

Rank #18,581 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Viking takes 4 of 6 categories.

Acumen Noir
Choose it for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Viking
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Acumen Noir2/6

Viking4/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Acumen NoirDilís Parfum

VikingRoyal Copenhagen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 47%Had 18%Want 35%

3.77/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 15%Want 58%

Category winnerAcumen NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

32%Like

36%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

13%Love

68%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityViking

SillageViking

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAcumen NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

vanilla88%

lavender77%

amber65%

aromatic53%

musky42%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Bergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

PepperLavenderNutmegAnise

Base3 to 4 hours

VanillaAmbroxan

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeCardamomNutmegPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Juniper BerriesBalsam FirPineappleLavenderAnise

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodCedarPatchouliMuskOakmossJasmineGeraniumAmber

Category winnerVikingLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer36

Fall100

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Spring100

Summer93

Fall57

Winter36

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,305

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,581

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerVikingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Acumen Noir by Dilís Parfum delivers a fresh spicy and warm aromatic profile built on classic oriental fougere traditions. It opens with bright, crisp bergamot that quickly greets a lively heart of black pepper, aromatic lavender, warm nutmeg, and licorice-tinted anise. As the initial zest settles, smooth vanilla and …

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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, Acumen Noir or Viking?

Viking takes 4 of 6 categories. Acumen Noir is rated 3.95/5 from 22 votes; Viking is rated 3.77/5 from 31 votes. Choose Acumen Noir for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Viking for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Acumen Noir or Viking?

Viking lasts longest (Viking 72/100, Acumen Noir 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acumen Noir or Viking?

Viking projects furthest (Viking 59/100, Acumen Noir 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acumen Noir and Viking smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pepper, Lavender, Nutmeg and Anise.

Is Acumen Noir or Viking better for summer or winter?

Acumen Noir suits evening wear; Viking suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acumen Noir and Viking?

Acumen Noir has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Pepper, Lavender, Nutmeg and Anise, a base of Vanilla and Ambroxan. 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.