Fragrance comparison

Jardin Anglais vs Vik

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

Jardin Anglais

Houbigant

3.899 votes

Rank #55,799 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Vik

Dotti

3.9213 votes

Rank #49,180 AromaticVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vik takes 4 of 5 categories.

Jardin Anglais
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vik
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Jardin Anglais1/5

Vik4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jardin AnglaisHoubigant

VikDotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 57%Had 12%Want 31%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

22%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityVik

SillageJardin Anglais

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value60

Category winnerVikBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

citrus77%

balsamic69%

sweet61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotPink PepperRaspberry

Heart2-4 hrs

Damask RoseMay RoseBalsam FirViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaPatchouliMuskCashmeranSandalwood

Top20-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamotEucalyptusTarragonGrapefruitMint

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine SambacCinnamon LeafTeaDamask RoseYlang-YlangRaspberryCranberryPeach

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumVanillaelemiCoumarinOakmossPatchouliMusk

Category winnerVikLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night39

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Work 39%Casual 31%Date 22%Party 8%

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#55,799

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,180

PerfumerRicardo Gomes, Rodrigo Lombardi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVikHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Houbigant Jardin Anglais puts a green, pine-tinted spin on traditional rose floral perfumes. The first blast brings sparkling bergamot and crackling pink pepper, cut by a juicy flash of tart raspberry that keeps the citrus from feeling dry. Within ten minutes, the sharp citrus mellows into velvety Damask rose and May …

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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, Jardin Anglais or Vik?

Vik takes 4 of 5 categories. Jardin Anglais is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes; Vik is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes. Choose Jardin Anglais for a rose and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vik for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jardin Anglais or Vik?

Vik lasts longest (Vik 70/100, Jardin Anglais 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jardin Anglais or Vik?

Jardin Anglais projects furthest (Jardin Anglais 75/100, Vik 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jardin Anglais and Vik smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Raspberry, Damask Rose and Vanilla.

Is Jardin Anglais or Vik better for summer or winter?

Jardin Anglais suits daytime wear; Vik suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jardin Anglais and Vik?

Jardin Anglais has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Raspberry, heart notes of Damask Rose, May Rose, Balsam Fir and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Musk and Cashmeran. 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.