Fragrance comparison

Ikon Oud vs Oud 79

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 40 ratings analysed

Ikon Oud

Zirh

3.5136 votes

Rank #19,725 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Oud 79

Viking

4.004 votes

Rank #62,215 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Ikon Oud
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Oud 79
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ikon Oud2/4

Oud 792/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oud 79
Sillage & projection: Ikon Oud
Value for money: Oud 79
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ikon Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ikon OudZirh

Oud 79Viking

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.51/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 82%Had 13%Want 5%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

5%Love

63%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

16%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityOud 79

SillageIkon Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value88

Category winnerOud 79Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

oud69%

earthy61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

oud77%

smoky69%

leather61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IncenseCardamomSaffronelemi

Heart

oak mossGingerLavender

Base

OudPatchouliAmberwoodVetiver

Top

SaffronSichuan PepperBergamot

Heart

OudIncenseFrankincense

Base

LeatherAmberwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesIncense, Saffron, Oud and Amberwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer9

Fall82

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex24

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,725

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#62,215

PerfumerFelipe Del Vigna

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIkon OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ikon Oud opens spicy and aromatic, with cardamom, saffron and incense giving it a dry, slightly herbal edge before the woods settle in. The oud here reads smoother than barnyard, supported by amberwood, patchouli and vetiver. It suits someone who wants an affordable, easy-wearing oud profile with a masculine lean. Exp…

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Viking Oud 79 opens with a sharp, dry blast of saffron and Sichuan pepper, cutting through any expectation of a sweet, sticky oud. As it warms on the skin, the fragrance reveals a deep heart of incense and dry frankincense, creating a cold, smoky aura rather than a cozy one. Felipe Del Vigna constructs this scent arou…

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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, Ikon Oud or Oud 79?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Ikon Oud is rated 3.51/5 from 36 votes; Oud 79 is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Ikon Oud for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oud 79 for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ikon Oud or Oud 79?

They last about the same: Oud 79 60/100, Ikon Oud 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ikon Oud or Oud 79?

Ikon Oud projects furthest (Ikon Oud 48/100, Oud 79 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ikon Oud and Oud 79 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and oud accords. Common notes include Incense, Saffron, Oud and Amberwood.

Is Ikon Oud or Oud 79 better for summer or winter?

Ikon Oud suits evening wear; Oud 79 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ikon Oud and Oud 79?

Ikon Oud has top notes of Incense, Cardamom, Saffron and elemi, heart notes of oak moss, Ginger and Lavender, a base of Oud, Patchouli, Amberwood and Vetiver. Oud 79 has top notes of Saffron, Sichuan Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Oud, Incense and Frankincense, a base of Leather, Amberwood and Cedar.