Fragrance comparison

Endymion vs Viking Cologne

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,425 ratings analysed

6 wins

Endymion

Penhaligon's

3.912,270 votes

Rank #1,503 AromaticFresh Spicy

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67%scent match

Closely related

Viking Cologne

Creed

3.991,155 votes

Rank #29,227 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Endymion takes 6 of 7 categories.

Endymion
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Viking Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Endymion6/7

Viking Cologne1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EndymionPenhaligon's

Viking CologneCreed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 2,270 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.99/ 5 · 1,155 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerViking CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

1,800 votes

42%Love

29%Like

18%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

1,155 votes

Category winnerEndymionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityEndymion

SillageEndymion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value20

Category winnerEndymionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

lavender65%

herbal56%

Scent match67%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

LavenderBergamotSageMandarin Orange

Heart

CoffeeGeranium

Base

LeatherCardamonSandalwoodVetiverNutmegMyrhhBlack PepperMusk

Top20-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeLemonPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderGeraniumRosemarySageNutmeg

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverCedarSandalwoodOlibanumPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Sage and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Viking Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter71

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day100

Night36

Category winnerEndymionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men72

Unisex25

Women3

Men92

Unisex7

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,503

PerfumerFragrance Resources

Launched—

Reviews294

Overall rank#29,227

PerfumerErwin Creed, Olivier Creed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEndymionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Endymion opens with brisk lavender, bergamot and sage, then settles into a smoother mix of soft leather, woods and a faintly bitter coffee nuance. It reads as polished, romantic and quietly masculine rather than loud. Most wearers seem to treat it as an intimate, barbershop-leaning scent with a refined drydown. If you…

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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, Endymion or Viking Cologne?

Endymion takes 6 of 7 categories. Endymion is rated 3.91/5 from 2,270 votes; Viking Cologne is rated 3.99/5 from 1,155 votes. Choose Endymion for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Viking Cologne for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Endymion or Viking Cologne?

They last about the same: Endymion 62/100, Viking Cologne 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Endymion or Viking Cologne?

Endymion projects furthest (Endymion 52/100, Viking Cologne 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Endymion and Viking Cologne smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Sage and Mandarin Orange.

Is Endymion or Viking Cologne better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Endymion and Viking Cologne?

Endymion has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Sage and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Coffee and Geranium, a base of Leather, Cardamon, Sandalwood and Vetiver. 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.