Lavanda vs Viking Cologne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
61%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Viking Cologne takes 4 of 7 categories.
LavandaChoose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Viking CologneChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lavanda3/7
Viking Cologne4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Viking Cologne
- Community sentiment
- Viking Cologne
- Longevity
- Viking Cologne
- Sillage & projection
- Viking Cologne
- Value for money
- Lavanda
- Versatility
- Lavanda
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lavanda
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
LavandaGranadoViking CologneCreedWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.81/ 5 · 160 votes
Have 61%Had 12%Want 27%
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 hate32%Love
34%Like
20%Ok
10%Dislike
4%Hate
160 votes
42%Love
29%Like
18%Ok
7%Dislike
3%Hate
1,155 votes
Category winnerViking CologneMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityViking Cologne
SillageViking Cologne
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLavandaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
lavender88%
woody77%
fresh spicy65%
musky53%
herbal42%
aromatic100%
citrus91%
fresh spicy83%
woody74%
lavender65%
herbal56%
Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, lavender and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RosemarySageMandarin Orange
Heart
LavenderPeonyRose
Base
CedarMuskAmber
Top20-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeLemonPink PepperBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderGeraniumRosemarySageNutmeg
Base6-8 hrs
VetiverCedarSandalwoodOlibanumPatchouli
InformationalShared notesRosemary, Sage, Mandarin Orange and Lavender. Durations are only published for Viking Cologne, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer97
Fall69
Winter54
Day100
Night51
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day100
Night36
Category winnerLavandaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,716
PerfumerMarion Costero
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#29,227
PerfumerErwin Creed, Olivier Creed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLavandaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMarion Costero composed Lavanda for Granado in 2021 as a sharp, aromatic take on traditional lavender. The opening hits immediately with crushed rosemary, savory sage, and a brief flash of mandarin orange. Unlike soft bath cosmetics, the heart pairs photorealistic lavender with light peony and rose, keeping the floral…
Reviews →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…
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, Lavanda or Viking Cologne?
Viking Cologne takes 4 of 7 categories. Lavanda is rated 3.81/5 from 160 votes; Viking Cologne is rated 3.99/5 from 1,155 votes. Choose Lavanda for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Viking Cologne for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Lavanda or Viking Cologne?
Viking Cologne lasts longest (Viking Cologne 61/100, Lavanda 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lavanda or Viking Cologne?
Viking Cologne projects furthest (Viking Cologne 48/100, Lavanda 39/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lavanda and Viking Cologne smell similar?
Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, lavender and woody accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Sage, Mandarin Orange and Lavender.
Is Lavanda or Viking Cologne better for summer or winter?
For summer, Lavanda is the stronger pick. For winter, Lavanda is the stronger pick. Lavanda suits daytime wear; Viking Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lavanda and Viking Cologne?
Lavanda has top notes of Rosemary, Sage and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Peony and Rose, a base of Cedar, Musk and Amber. 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.
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