Fragrance comparison

Karst vs Viking Cologne

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,755 ratings analysed

4 wins

Karst

Aesop

3.95600 votes

Rank #6,318 AromaticWoody

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69%scent match

Closely related

Viking Cologne

Creed

3.991,155 votes

Rank #29,144 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Karst takes 4 of 7 categories.

Karst
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Viking Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Karst4/7

Viking Cologne3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KarstAesop

Viking CologneCreed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 600 votes

Have 40%Had 6%Want 54%

3.99/ 5 · 1,155 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerViking CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

38%Like

16%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

501 votes

42%Love

29%Like

18%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

1,155 votes

Category winnerKarstMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityViking Cologne

SillageViking Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value20

Category winnerKarstBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

citrus48%

soft spicy30%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

lavender65%

herbal56%

Scent match69%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotJuniperPink Pepper

Heart

RosemarySageCumin

Base

VetiverSandalwoodCedar

Top20-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeLemonPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderGeraniumRosemarySageNutmeg

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverCedarSandalwoodOlibanumPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pink Pepper, Rosemary and Sage. Durations are only published for Viking Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day100

Night36

Category winnerKarstMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex62

Women5

Men92

Unisex7

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,318

PerfumerBarnabe Fillion

Launched—

Reviews94

Overall rank#29,144

PerfumerErwin Creed, Olivier Creed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKarstHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Karst opens with juniper, bergamot and pink pepper, then settles into salty herbs, dry woods and vetiver. It smells coastal without the usual synthetic aquatic feel, more like sea air moving through a rocky shoreline apothecary. It suits someone who wants a fresh scent with texture and restraint. The main drawback is…

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Creed Viking Cologne gives the classic masculine barbershop style a bright, sun-drenched reboot. It opens with an energetic splash of juicy mandarin orange, zesty lemon, and crushed pink pepper that feels like stepping out into crisp morning air. As the citrus brightness settles, a clean core of French lavender, herba…

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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, Karst or Viking Cologne?

Karst takes 4 of 7 categories. Karst is rated 3.95/5 from 600 votes; Viking Cologne is rated 3.99/5 from 1,155 votes. Choose Karst for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Viking Cologne for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Karst or Viking Cologne?

Viking Cologne lasts longest (Viking Cologne 61/100, Karst 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Karst or Viking Cologne?

Viking Cologne projects furthest (Viking Cologne 48/100, Karst 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Karst and Viking Cologne smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Rosemary and Sage.

Is Karst or Viking Cologne better for summer or winter?

For summer, Karst is the stronger pick. For winter, Karst is the stronger pick. Viking Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Karst and Viking Cologne?

Karst has top notes of Bergamot, Juniper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rosemary, Sage and Cumin, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood and Cedar. Viking Cologne has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Rosemary and Sage, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Sandalwood and Olibanum.