Fragrance comparison

Calvin Klein Women vs Viking Dubai

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,895 ratings analysed

Calvin Klein Women

Calvin Klein

3.521,827 votes

Rank #30,130 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Viking Dubai

Bharara

4.6268 votes

Rank #5,980 CitrusFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Viking Dubai takes 6 of 7 categories.

Calvin Klein Women
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Viking Dubai
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Calvin Klein Women1/7

Viking Dubai6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Calvin Klein WomenCalvin Klein

Viking DubaiBharara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 1,827 votes

Have 49%Had 27%Want 24%

4.62/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 43%Had 3%Want 53%

Category winnerViking DubaiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

40%Like

12%Ok

26%Dislike

2%Hate

1,827 votes

71%Love

21%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerViking DubaiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityViking Dubai

SillageViking Dubai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value56

Category winnerCalvin Klein WomenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

amber72%

musky58%

aromatic44%

woody30%

Scent match59%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

GrapefruitEucalyptusBergamotLemonBlack Pepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

Orange BlossomTeaJasmineMagnoliaHedioneRaspberry

Base4 to 6 hours

CedarAmbroxanWhite MuskCashmeranOlibanumViolet

Top

LemonBergamotGingerGrapefruitSweet Orange

Heart

Cashmere WoodTonka BeanVioletMagnolia

Base

AmbroxanWhite MuskPatchouliAmbergris

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Lemon and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Calvin Klein Women, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer97

Fall43

Winter23

Day100

Night22

Spring96

Summer100

Fall66

Winter24

Day100

Night44

Category winnerViking DubaiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex18

Women80

Men85

Unisex11

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,130

PerfumerAnnick Menardo, Honorine Blanc

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,980

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerViking DubaiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Calvin Klein Women by Calvin Klein presents a crisp, refreshing take on modern everyday scents. Launched in 2018 under creative director Raf Simons, the fragrance pairs bright citrus with aromatic greenery and clean woods. The opening bursts with tart grapefruit, sharp lemon, bergamot, and a cooling streak of eucalypt…

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Viking Dubai by Bharara is a citrus aromatic scent that balances a zesty opening with woody warmth. Launched in 2024, it features ginger, lemon, and cashmere wood. This fragrance suits those wanting a modern, noticeable profile that lingers through the workday. It feels especially effective during spring or summer wea…

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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, Calvin Klein Women or Viking Dubai?

Viking Dubai takes 6 of 7 categories. Calvin Klein Women is rated 3.52/5 from 1,827 votes; Viking Dubai is rated 4.62/5 from 68 votes. Choose Calvin Klein Women for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Viking Dubai for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Calvin Klein Women or Viking Dubai?

Viking Dubai lasts longest (Viking Dubai 72/100, Calvin Klein Women 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Calvin Klein Women or Viking Dubai?

Viking Dubai projects furthest (Viking Dubai 64/100, Calvin Klein Women 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Calvin Klein Women and Viking Dubai smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and musky accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lemon and Magnolia.

Is Calvin Klein Women or Viking Dubai better for summer or winter?

For summer, Viking Dubai is the stronger pick. For winter, Viking Dubai is the stronger pick. Calvin Klein Women suits daytime wear; Viking Dubai suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Calvin Klein Women and Viking Dubai?

Calvin Klein Women has top notes of Grapefruit, Eucalyptus, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Tea, Jasmine and Magnolia, a base of Cedar, Ambroxan, White Musk and Cashmeran. Viking Dubai has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Ginger and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Tonka Bean, Violet and Magnolia, a base of Ambroxan, White Musk, Patchouli and Ambergris.