L'Esprit Du Temps vs Vik
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vik takes 3 of 4 categories.
L'Esprit Du TempsChoose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
VikChoose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
L'Esprit Du Temps1/4
Vik3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Vik
- Sillage & projection
- Vik
- Value for money
- L'Esprit Du Temps
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vik
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'Esprit Du TempsGRAHAM & POTTVikDottiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%
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 hate75%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
25%Hate
4 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
Category winners
LongevityVik
SillageVik
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL'Esprit Du TempsBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
citrus92%
rose84%
woody77%
floral69%
violet61%
aromatic100%
vanilla92%
woody84%
citrus77%
balsamic69%
sweet61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Bulgarian RoseMandarinBlackcurrantGrapefruit
Heart
VioletCranberryJasmineBalsam FirRaspberryPlum
Base
CedarwoodMusk MallowPatchouliOakmossSandalwood
Top20-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeBergamotEucalyptusTarragonGrapefruitMint
Heart2-4 hrs
Jasmine SambacCinnamon LeafTeaDamask RoseYlang-YlangRaspberryCranberryPeach
Base6-8+ hrs
LabdanumVanillaelemiCoumarinOakmossPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Grapefruit, Cranberry and Raspberry. Durations are only published for Vik, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Spring83
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night83
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#63,509
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#56,110
PerfumerRicardo Gomes, Rodrigo Lombardi
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerVikHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBulgarian Rose and sharp grapefruit pop right at the start of L'Esprit Du Temps by GRAHAM & POTT, cutting through a juicy core of cranberry, raspberry, and dark plum. The opening fizzes with citrus before settling into a cool green heart where violet leaves and balsam fir offset the initial sweetness. On skin, the dry…
Reviews →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 …
Reviews →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, L'Esprit Du Temps or Vik?
Vik takes 3 of 4 categories. L'Esprit Du Temps is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Vik is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes. Choose L'Esprit Du Temps for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vik for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, L'Esprit Du Temps or Vik?
Vik lasts longest (Vik 70/100, L'Esprit Du Temps 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Esprit Du Temps or Vik?
Vik projects furthest (Vik 56/100, L'Esprit Du Temps 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Esprit Du Temps and Vik smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Grapefruit, Cranberry and Raspberry.
Is L'Esprit Du Temps or Vik better for summer or winter?
L'Esprit Du Temps suits daytime wear; Vik suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Esprit Du Temps and Vik?
L'Esprit Du Temps has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Mandarin, Blackcurrant and Grapefruit, heart notes of Violet, Cranberry, Jasmine and Balsam Fir, a base of Cedarwood, Musk Mallow, Patchouli and Oakmoss. 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.
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