Axis Black Caviar vs Viking
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
63%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Axis Black Caviar takes 4 of 7 categories.
Axis Black CaviarChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
VikingChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Axis Black Caviar4/7
Viking3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Axis Black Caviar
- Community sentiment
- Axis Black Caviar
- Longevity
- Viking
- Sillage & projection
- Axis Black Caviar
- Value for money
- Viking
- Versatility
- Viking
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Axis Black Caviar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Axis Black CaviarAxisVikingRoyal CopenhagenWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 37%Had 28%Want 35%
3.77/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 27%Had 15%Want 58%
Category winnerAxis Black CaviarRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate23%Love
68%Like
4%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
57 votes
13%Love
68%Like
3%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
31 votes
Category winnerAxis Black CaviarMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityViking
SillageAxis Black Caviar
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVikingBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
lavender61%
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
sweet69%
powdery61%
Scent match63%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeLavenderBergamotAnise
Heart
NutmegSea waterCardamomPepperJuniper Berries
Base
LeatherVirginia CedarMusk
Top15-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeCardamomNutmegPepper
Heart2-4 hrs
Juniper BerriesBalsam FirPineappleLavenderAnise
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodCedarPatchouliMuskOakmossJasmineGeraniumAmber
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lavender, Anise and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Viking, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer63
Fall100
Winter42
Day77
Night100
Spring100
Summer93
Fall57
Winter36
Day100
Night29
Category winnerVikingMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,926
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#19,114
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerAxis Black CaviarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAxis Black Caviar opens with bright citrus, lavender and a sharp spicy lift, then settles into a musky woody dry-down with pepper, juniper and a touch of leather. It comes across as an easy, masculine aromatic with a slightly marine edge. Reviews suggest a pleasant, affordable wear rather than a standout scent. It may…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Axis Black Caviar or Viking?
Axis Black Caviar takes 4 of 7 categories. Axis Black Caviar is rated 4.09/5 from 57 votes; Viking is rated 3.77/5 from 31 votes. Choose Axis Black Caviar for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Viking for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Axis Black Caviar or Viking?
Viking lasts longest (Viking 72/100, Axis Black Caviar 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Axis Black Caviar or Viking?
Projection is very close: Axis Black Caviar 61/100, Viking 59/100 for sillage.
Do Axis Black Caviar and Viking smell similar?
Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Anise and Nutmeg.
Is Axis Black Caviar or Viking better for summer or winter?
For summer, Viking is the stronger pick. For winter, Axis Black Caviar is the stronger pick. Axis Black Caviar suits evening wear; Viking suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Axis Black Caviar and Viking?
Axis Black Caviar has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Bergamot and Anise, heart notes of Nutmeg, Sea water, Cardamom and Pepper, a base of Leather, Virginia Cedar and Musk. 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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