Fragrance comparison

Eleusis vs Viking Cologne

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,156 ratings analysed

Eleusis

Andre Sinan

5.001 votes

Rank #56,501 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Viking Cologne

Creed

3.991,155 votes

Rank #29,227 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Eleusis
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Viking Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eleusis1/2

Viking Cologne1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Eleusis
Value for money: Not scored
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

EleusisAndre Sinan

Viking CologneCreed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageEleusis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value20

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

woody69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

lavender65%

herbal56%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeNutmegRosemary

Heart

LavenderGingerCinnamonGeranium

Base

PatchouliVetiverMyrrhBenzoin

Top20-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeLemonPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderGeraniumRosemarySageNutmeg

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverCedarSandalwoodOlibanumPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Rosemary 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

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day100

Night36

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men92

Unisex7

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,501

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,227

PerfumerErwin Creed, Olivier Creed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerViking CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eleusis by Andre Sinan pairs aromatic herbs with warm, dry spices. Rosemary and mandarin orange open this fragrance, which soon reveals a hot ginger and cinnamon heart before settling on a dry patchouli base. It suits men who prefer traditional woodiness mixed with sharp, energizing spices.

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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, Eleusis or Viking Cologne?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Eleusis is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Viking Cologne is rated 3.99/5 from 1,155 votes. Choose Eleusis for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose Viking Cologne for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Eleusis or Viking Cologne?

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

Do Eleusis and Viking Cologne smell similar?

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

Is Eleusis or Viking Cologne better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Eleusis and Viking Cologne?

Eleusis has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Rosemary, heart notes of Lavender, Ginger, Cinnamon and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Myrrh and Benzoin. 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.