Fragrance comparison

Burj Noir vs Viking Cologne

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,159 ratings analysed

Burj Noir

Risala Elite

4.504 votes

Rank #51,275 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Viking Cologne

Creed

3.991,155 votes

Rank #29,047 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Burj Noir
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Viking Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Burj Noir2/4

Viking Cologne2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Burj NoirRisala Elite

Viking CologneCreed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 39%Had 0%Want 61%

3.99/ 5 · 1,155 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

42%Love

29%Like

18%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

1,155 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityViking Cologne

SillageBurj Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value20

Category winnerBurj NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

soft spicy69%

herbal61%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

lavender65%

herbal56%

Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperJuniper BerriesBergamotGingerLemon

Heart

LavenderSageOlibanumGeranium

Base

AmberSandalTonkaPatchouliVanillaVetiverCedar

Top20-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeLemonPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderGeraniumRosemarySageNutmeg

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverCedarSandalwoodOlibanumPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, Lemon and Lavender. Durations are only published for Viking Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day100

Night36

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men92

Unisex7

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,275

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,047

PerfumerErwin Creed, Olivier Creed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerViking CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Burj Noir opens with a bright, peppery citrus lift, then settles into an aromatic heart of lavender, sage and olibanum. The dry-down looks warmer and smoother, with amber, woods, tonka and vanilla softening the sharper edges. It reads masculine, modern and easy to wear, especially if you like fresh spicy scents with a…

Reviews →

Creed Viking Cologne gives the classic masculine barbershop style a bright, sun-drenched reboot. It opens with an energetic splash of juicy mandarin orange, zesty lemon, and crushed pink pepper that feels like stepping out into crisp morning air. As the citrus brightness settles, a clean core of French lavender, herba…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

PrometheuNecalliWINNER vs

Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Super CedarByredoRUNNER-UP vs

NorthMendittorosaWINNER

1 person compared this today

BohemeSegreti di LuccaRUNNER-UP vs

Soir de LuneSisleyWINNER

1 person compared this today

Orange FlowerOscar de la RentaRUNNER-UP vs

Ti AmoRoja DoveWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Burj Noir or Viking Cologne?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Burj Noir is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Viking Cologne is rated 3.99/5 from 1,155 votes. Choose Burj Noir for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Viking Cologne for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Burj Noir or Viking Cologne?

They last about the same: Viking Cologne 61/100, Burj Noir 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Burj Noir or Viking Cologne?

Burj Noir projects furthest (Burj Noir 58/100, Viking Cologne 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Burj Noir and Viking Cologne smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Lemon and Lavender.

Is Burj Noir or Viking Cologne better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Burj Noir and Viking Cologne?

Burj Noir has top notes of Pink Pepper, Juniper Berries, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Lavender, Sage, Olibanum and Geranium, a base of Amber, Sandal, Tonka and Patchouli. Viking Cologne has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Rosemary and Sage, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Sandalwood and Olibanum.