Fragrance comparison

Fuoco vs Viking Cologne

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1,162 ratings analysed

2 wins

Fuoco

Paolo Gigli

4.007 votes

Rank #57,420 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Viking Cologne

Creed

3.991,155 votes

Rank #25,899 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fuoco takes 2 of 3 categories.

Fuoco
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Viking Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fuoco2/3

Viking Cologne1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FuocoPaolo Gigli

Viking CologneCreed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 16%Had 6%Want 78%

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

29%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageFuoco

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

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

rose69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

lavender65%

herbal56%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-40 mins

LavenderBergamotGranny Smith apple

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumPink PepperRosemaryRoseCyclamen

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodVanillaWhite HoneyCedarAmberVetiver

Top20-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeLemonPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderGeraniumRosemarySageNutmeg

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverCedarSandalwoodOlibanumPatchouli

Category winnerFuocoLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 36%Casual 31%Date 21%Party 13%

Men92

Unisex7

Women1

Work 37%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,420

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,899

PerfumerErwin Creed, Olivier Creed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerViking CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Fuoco delivers a bold aromatic burst right out of the bottle. Crisp Granny Smith apple cuts through herbal lavender and bright bergamot within seconds of spraying. It is lively. The scent quickly gains body as spicy pink pepper and earthy rosemary join fresh geranium petals in the heart. You get crisp frui…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fuoco or Viking Cologne?

Fuoco takes 2 of 3 categories. Fuoco is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes; Viking Cologne is rated 3.99/5 from 1,155 votes. Choose Fuoco for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Viking Cologne for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Fuoco or Viking Cologne?

Fuoco projects furthest (Fuoco 75/100, Viking Cologne 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fuoco and Viking Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Geranium and Pink Pepper.

Is Fuoco or Viking Cologne better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Fuoco and Viking Cologne?

Fuoco has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Granny Smith apple, heart notes of Geranium, Pink Pepper, Rosemary and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, White Honey and Cedar. 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.