Fragrance comparison

G Clef vs Vik

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 65 ratings analysed

4 wins

G Clef

Sarah Baker Perfumes

3.4852 votes

Rank #16,143 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Vik

Dotti

3.9213 votes

Rank #50,679 AromaticVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

G Clef takes 4 of 5 categories.

G Clef
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vik
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.

G Clef4/5

Vik1/5

Ratings & consensus: Vik
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: G Clef
Sillage & projection: G Clef
Value for money: G Clef
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: G Clef

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

G ClefSarah Baker Perfumes

VikDotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 35%Had 12%Want 54%

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 57%Had 12%Want 31%

Category winnerVikRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

20%Like

24%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

45 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

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityG Clef

SillageG Clef

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value60

Category winnerG ClefBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

ozonic69%

lavender61%

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

citrus77%

balsamic69%

sweet61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GrapefruitBergamotCaloneLavenderCoumarinHedioneOakmossAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamotEucalyptusTarragonGrapefruitMint

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine SambacCinnamon LeafTeaDamask RoseYlang-YlangRaspberryCranberryPeach

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumVanillaelemiCoumarinOakmossPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Coumarin and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Vik, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall35

Winter15

Day100

Night14

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Men29

Unisex57

Women14

Casual 36%Work 27%Date 23%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,143

PerfumerSarah Baker

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#50,679

PerfumerRicardo Gomes, Rodrigo Lombardi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerG ClefHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

G Clef is a breezy citrus aromatic with grapefruit, lavender and a salty, ozonic edge that gives it a coastal feel. It opens bright and airy, then settles into green oakmoss, soft woods and a faint coumarin sweetness. It suits warm weather especially well and usually reads fresh, textured and quietly distinctive rathe…

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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 …

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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, G Clef or Vik?

G Clef takes 4 of 5 categories. G Clef is rated 3.48/5 from 52 votes; Vik is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes. Choose G Clef for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vik for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, G Clef or Vik?

G Clef lasts longest (G Clef 78/100, Vik 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, G Clef or Vik?

Projection is very close: G Clef 57/100, Vik 56/100 for sillage.

Do G Clef and Vik smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Coumarin and Oakmoss.

Is G Clef or Vik better for summer or winter?

G Clef suits daytime wear; Vik suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in G Clef and Vik?

G Clef features Grapefruit, Bergamot, Calone, Lavender and Coumarin. 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.