Baba Yaga vs Viking
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Baba Yaga takes 6 of 7 categories.
Baba YagaChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
VikingChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Baba Yaga6/7
Viking1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Baba Yaga
- Community sentiment
- Baba Yaga
- Longevity
- Baba Yaga
- Sillage & projection
- Baba Yaga
- Value for money
- Viking
- Versatility
- Baba Yaga
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Baba Yaga
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Baba YagaSulekoVikingRoyal CopenhagenWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 137 votes
Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%
3.77/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 27%Had 15%Want 58%
Category winnerBaba YagaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate51%Love
37%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
67 votes
13%Love
68%Like
3%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
31 votes
Category winnerBaba YagaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBaba Yaga
SillageBaba Yaga
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVikingBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic86%
leather72%
warm spicy58%
woody44%
cinnamon30%
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
sweet69%
powdery61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OrangeMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
NutmegPepperCinnamonPink PepperClover
Base
Juniper BerriesLeatherPatchouli
Top15-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeCardamomNutmegPepper
Heart2-4 hrs
Juniper BerriesBalsam FirPineappleLavenderAnise
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodCedarPatchouliMuskOakmossJasmineGeraniumAmber
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Pepper and Juniper Berries. Durations are only published for Viking, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring85
Summer30
Fall100
Winter75
Day65
Night100
Spring100
Summer93
Fall57
Winter36
Day100
Night29
Category winnerBaba YagaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,789
PerfumerCécile Zarokian
Launched—
Reviews48
Overall rank#19,226
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerBaba YagaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBaba Yaga by Suleko leans into a resinous, herbal quality that shifts from bright citrus to a deeper, spiced woodland floor. It feels like an autumn walk where the air is crisp, turning the wearer into a scent-scape of juniper and dry patchouli. This unisex creation offers an atypical take on forest fragrances, perfec…
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, Baba Yaga or Viking?
Baba Yaga takes 6 of 7 categories. Baba Yaga is rated 4.17/5 from 137 votes; Viking is rated 3.77/5 from 31 votes. Choose Baba Yaga for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Viking for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Baba Yaga or Viking?
Baba Yaga lasts longest (Baba Yaga 80/100, Viking 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Baba Yaga or Viking?
Baba Yaga projects furthest (Baba Yaga 71/100, Viking 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Baba Yaga and Viking smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Pepper and Juniper Berries.
Is Baba Yaga or Viking better for summer or winter?
For summer, Viking is the stronger pick. For winter, Baba Yaga is the stronger pick. Baba Yaga suits evening wear; Viking suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Baba Yaga and Viking?
Baba Yaga has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Nutmeg, Pepper, Cinnamon and Pink Pepper, a base of Juniper Berries, Leather and Patchouli. 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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