Fragrance comparison

Joa vs Vik

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

3 wins

Joa

Blancheide

4.258 votes

Rank #42,161 IrisFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

10%scent match

Clearly different

Vik

Dotti

3.9213 votes

Rank #56,006 AromaticVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Joa takes 3 of 4 categories.

Joa
Choose it for a iris and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Vik
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Joa3/4

Vik1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JoaBlancheide

VikDotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

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

38%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 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

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityVik

SillageJoa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value60

Category winnerJoaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

iris100%

floral92%

powdery84%

rose77%

violet69%

almond61%

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

citrus77%

balsamic69%

sweet61%

Scent match10%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bitter AlmondMint

Heart

IrisDamask RoseLilacPatchouli

Base

MuskMadagascar VanillaLabdanumSandalwood

Top20-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamotEucalyptusTarragonGrapefruitMint

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine SambacCinnamon LeafTeaDamask RoseYlang-YlangRaspberryCranberryPeach

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumVanillaelemiCoumarinOakmossPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesMint, Damask Rose, Patchouli and Musk. Durations are only published for Vik, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men29

Unisex57

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,161

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#56,006

PerfumerRicardo Gomes, Rodrigo Lombardi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJoaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blancheide Joa opens with a quick flash of bitter almond and cool mint before turning into a dense floral heart. Powdered iris, damask rose, and lilac merge over a quiet patchouli base. As the fragrance settles on skin, Madagascar vanilla, labdanum, sandalwood, and musk take over. The overall effect delivers a thick, …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Joa or Vik?

Joa takes 3 of 4 categories. Joa is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes; Vik is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes. Choose Joa for a iris and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Vik for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Joa or Vik?

Vik lasts longest (Vik 70/100, Joa 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Joa or Vik?

Joa projects furthest (Joa 81/100, Vik 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Joa and Vik smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Mint, Damask Rose, Patchouli and Musk.

Is Joa or Vik better for summer or winter?

Joa suits daytime wear; Vik suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Joa and Vik?

Joa has top notes of Bitter Almond and Mint, heart notes of Iris, Damask Rose, Lilac and Patchouli, a base of Musk, Madagascar Vanilla, Labdanum and Sandalwood. 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.