Encens Chypre vs Vik
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Encens Chypre takes 4 of 5 categories.
Encens ChypreChoose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
VikChoose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Encens Chypre4/5
Vik0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Encens Chypre
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Encens Chypre
- Sillage & projection
- Encens Chypre
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Encens Chypre
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Encens ChypreSultan Pasha AttarsVikDottiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.40/ 5 · 76 votes
Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%
3.92/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 57%Had 12%Want 31%
Category winnerEncens ChypreRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate75%Love
15%Like
4%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
52 votes
46%Love
23%Like
15%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEncens Chypre
SillageEncens Chypre
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
balsamic77%
citrus69%
warm spicy61%
aromatic100%
vanilla92%
woody84%
citrus77%
balsamic69%
sweet61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and balsamic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
elemiPeachLimeBergamotArtemisiaJasmine SambacClary Sage
Heart
OrrisJasmineRose GeraniumYlang-YlangCarnationDamask Rose
Base
IncenseOakmossCivetSiam BenzoinPalisander RosewoodCastoreumBlack AmberTolu Balsam
Top20-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeBergamotEucalyptusTarragonGrapefruitMint
Heart2-4 hrs
Jasmine SambacCinnamon LeafTeaDamask RoseYlang-YlangRaspberryCranberryPeach
Base6-8+ hrs
LabdanumVanillaelemiCoumarinOakmossPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared noteselemi, Peach, Bergamot and Jasmine Sambac. Durations are only published for Vik, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter25
Day73
Night100
Spring83
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night83
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,335
PerfumerSultan Pasha
Launched—
Reviews20
Overall rank#55,539
PerfumerRicardo Gomes, Rodrigo Lombardi
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEncens ChypreHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEncens Chypre by Sultan Pasha Attars is a complex unisex fragrance that leans into a rich, traditional French chypre style. It opens with a vibrant burst of peach, lime, and aromatic clary sage, settling into a dense base of smoky frankincense, oakmoss, and aged resins. This concentrated attar is best suited for forma…
Reviews →Vik by Dotti is a fresh and earthy chypre that pairs brisk herbal greenery with juicy forest fruit. Right after spraying, you get a lively burst of eucalyptus, sweet mandarin orange, and crushed mint that clears the air like an early morning walk in the woods. As the cool opening settles down, the scent shifts into a …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Encens Chypre or Vik?
Encens Chypre takes 4 of 5 categories. Encens Chypre is rated 4.40/5 from 76 votes; Vik is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes. Choose Encens Chypre for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Vik for a aromatic and vanilla character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Encens Chypre or Vik?
Encens Chypre lasts longest (Encens Chypre 79/100, Vik 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Encens Chypre or Vik?
Encens Chypre projects furthest (Encens Chypre 69/100, Vik 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Encens Chypre and Vik smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include elemi, Peach, Bergamot and Jasmine Sambac.
Is Encens Chypre or Vik better for summer or winter?
Encens Chypre suits evening wear; Vik suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Encens Chypre and Vik?
Encens Chypre has top notes of elemi, Peach, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris, Jasmine, Rose Geranium and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Incense, Oakmoss, Civet and Siam Benzoin. Vik has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Eucalyptus and Tarragon, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Cinnamon Leaf, Tea and Damask Rose, a base of Labdanum, Vanilla, elemi and Coumarin.
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