Fragrance comparison

Jam Man vs Viking

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 156 ratings analysed

Jam Man

Puma

3.83125 votes

Rank #17,717 MarineFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Viking

Royal Copenhagen

3.7731 votes

Rank #17,067 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Viking takes 7 of 8 categories.

Jam Man
Choose it for a marine and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Viking
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Jam Man1/8

Viking7/8

Ratings & consensus: Jam Man
Community sentiment: Viking
Longevity: Viking
Sillage & projection: Viking
Value for money: Viking
Versatility: Viking
Note pyramid (duration): Viking
Fragranxe ranking: Viking

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jam ManPuma

VikingRoyal Copenhagen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 33%Had 53%Want 14%

3.77/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 15%Want 58%

Category winnerJam ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

125 votes

13%Love

68%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerVikingMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityViking

SillageViking

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVikingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PineappleGreen AppleMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

Sea waterLavenderCardamomAnise

Base4-5 hrs

DriftwoodPatchouliAmber

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeCardamomNutmegPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Juniper BerriesBalsam FirPineappleLavenderAnise

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodCedarPatchouliMuskOakmossJasmineGeraniumAmber

Category winnerVikingLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer93

Fall57

Winter36

Day100

Night35

Category winnerVikingMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex4

Women4

Casual 40%Party 26%Work 21%Date 14%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,717

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#17,067

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerVikingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Puma Jam Man hits the senses like an ice-cold tropical fruit drink enjoyed right on the boardwalk. A bright opening delivers juicy pineapple, tart green apple, and zesty mandarin orange. Give it five minutes. The initial sharp alcohol lift evaporates quickly, uncovering salty sea water and soft lavender. Grounding the…

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Royal Copenhagen Viking brings an invigorating blast of crisp mountain air, opening with zesty mandarin orange, sharp black pepper, warm nutmeg, and cool cardamom. As the brisk opening settles, a distinctly green heart emerges, led by rich balsam fir, crushed juniper berries, clean lavender, and a subtle drop of sweet…

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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, Jam Man or Viking?

Viking takes 7 of 8 categories. Jam Man is rated 3.83/5 from 125 votes; Viking is rated 3.77/5 from 31 votes. Choose Jam Man for a marine and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Viking for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jam Man or Viking?

Viking lasts longest (Viking 72/100, Jam Man 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jam Man or Viking?

Viking projects furthest (Viking 59/100, Jam Man 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jam Man and Viking smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Cardamom.

Is Jam Man or Viking better for summer or winter?

For summer, Viking is the stronger pick. For winter, Viking is the stronger pick. Jam Man suits daytime wear; Viking suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jam Man and Viking?

Jam Man has top notes of Pineapple, Green Apple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Sea water, Lavender, Cardamom and Anise, a base of Driftwood, Patchouli and Amber. Viking has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Pepper, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Balsam Fir, Pineapple and Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli and Musk.