Fragrance comparison

Campus vs Viking

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 83 ratings analysed

Campus

Molinard · 2015

3.1752 votes

Rank #22,182 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Viking

Royal Copenhagen

3.7731 votes

Rank #19,217 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Viking takes 7 of 7 categories.

Campus
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Viking
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Campus0/7

Viking7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CampusMolinard

VikingRoyal Copenhagen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.17/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 34%Had 13%Want 54%

3.77/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 15%Want 58%

Category winnerVikingRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

8%Love

31%Like

38%Ok

17%Dislike

6%Hate

52 votes

13%Love

68%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerVikingMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityViking

SillageViking

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVikingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

lavender61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeGreen ApplePineappleLemon

Heart

LavenderGeraniumSandalwoodJasmine

Base

PatchouliCedarAmberwoodMusk

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeCardamomNutmegPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Juniper BerriesBalsam FirPineappleLavenderAnise

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodCedarPatchouliMuskOakmossJasmineGeraniumAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pineapple, Lavender and Geranium. Durations are only published for Viking, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall64

Winter14

Day100

Night42

Spring100

Summer93

Fall57

Winter36

Day100

Night29

Category winnerVikingMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex44

Women9

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,182

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2015

Reviews7

Overall rank#19,217

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerVikingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Molinard Campus kicks off with an energetic splash of tart green apple, bright mandarin orange, and juicy pineapple that smells like crisp fruit straight out of a chilled cooler. Within twenty minutes, the initial sweet citrus sharpness calms down into clean French lavender and fresh geranium petals, giving the blend …

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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, Campus or Viking?

Viking takes 7 of 7 categories. Campus is rated 3.17/5 from 52 votes; Viking is rated 3.77/5 from 31 votes. Choose Campus for a citrus and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Viking for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Campus or Viking?

Viking lasts longest (Viking 72/100, Campus 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Campus or Viking?

Viking projects furthest (Viking 59/100, Campus 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Campus and Viking smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pineapple, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Campus or Viking better for summer or winter?

For summer, Viking is the stronger pick. For winter, Viking is the stronger pick. Campus suits daytime wear; Viking suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Campus and Viking?

Campus has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Green Apple, Pineapple and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Sandalwood and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Amberwood 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.