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Fragrance comparison

Chiiyaam vs Viking Cologne

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

Updated 1,157 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • Chiiyaam

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

  • Viking Cologne

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chiiyaam2/4
Viking Cologne2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Viking Cologne
Sillage & projection
Chiiyaam
Value for money
Chiiyaam
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
ChiiyaamInvocation
Viking CologneCreed
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 17%Had 33%Want 50%
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

2 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
⏱ Longevity50
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityViking Cologne

SillageChiiyaam

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value20
Category winnerChiiyaamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
green77%
amber69%
herbal61%
aromatic100%
citrus91%
fresh spicy83%
woody74%
lavender65%
herbal56%
Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
CedarLavenderMandarin OrangeMintHemlockRosemarySageLabdanumOlibanumSandalwoodTobaccoNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeLemonPink PepperBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderGeraniumRosemarySageNutmeg
Base6-8 hrs
VetiverCedarSandalwoodOlibanumPatchouli
InformationalShared notesCedar, Lavender, Mandarin Orange and Rosemary. Durations are only published for Viking Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day100
Night36
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men92
Unisex7
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,445

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,022

PerfumerErwin Creed, Olivier Creed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerViking CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chiiyaam by Invocation is an aromatic spicy fragrance that emphasizes serenity. It centers on a resinous and herbal profile, featuring cedar, mint, and sandalwood, to create a calm space. Suitable for both men and women, it is often utilized to purify environments or provide personal relaxation during stressful work h…

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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…

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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, Chiiyaam or Viking Cologne?

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

Which lasts longer, Chiiyaam or Viking Cologne?

Viking Cologne lasts longest (Viking Cologne 61/100, Chiiyaam 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chiiyaam or Viking Cologne?

Projection is very close: Chiiyaam 50/100, Viking Cologne 48/100 for sillage.

Do Chiiyaam and Viking Cologne smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cedar, Lavender, Mandarin Orange and Rosemary.

Is Chiiyaam or Viking Cologne better for summer or winter?

Chiiyaam suits daytime wear; Viking Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chiiyaam and Viking Cologne?

Chiiyaam features Cedar, Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Hemlock. 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.

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