Marc O'Polo Man 2006 vs Viking
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Viking takes 4 of 8 categories.
Marc O'Polo Man 2006Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
VikingChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Marc O'Polo Man 20063/8
Viking4/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Marc O'Polo Man 2006
- Community sentiment
- Marc O'Polo Man 2006
- Longevity
- Viking
- Sillage & projection
- Viking
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Marc O'Polo Man 2006
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Viking
- Fragranxe ranking
- Viking
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Marc O'Polo Man 2006Marc O'PoloVikingRoyal CopenhagenWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 30 votes
Have 26%Had 40%Want 34%
3.77/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 27%Had 15%Want 58%
Category winnerMarc O'Polo Man 2006Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
60%Like
7%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
30 votes
13%Love
68%Like
3%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
31 votes
Category winnerMarc O'Polo Man 2006Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityViking
SillageViking
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
woody91%
warm spicy83%
powdery74%
musky65%
herbal56%
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
sweet69%
powdery61%
Scent match60%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
NutmegGingerPepperArtemisia
Heart2-4 hrs
MuskCedarOakmossSandalwoodAmber
Base5-7 hrs
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Top15-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeCardamomNutmegPepper
Heart2-4 hrs
Juniper BerriesBalsam FirPineappleLavenderAnise
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodCedarPatchouliMuskOakmossJasmineGeraniumAmber
Category winnerVikingLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall92
Winter67
Day100
Night33
Spring100
Summer93
Fall57
Winter36
Day100
Night29
Category winnerMarc O'Polo Man 2006Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#22,359
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#18,581
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerVikingHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMarc O'Polo Man 2006 brings a clean, outdoorsy freshness built around crisp spices and dry woods. The first spray releases a lively hit of grated nutmeg, sharp black pepper, and fresh ginger that immediately clears the air. Artemisia adds a bitter green herbal edge, keeping the spice from feeling thick or syrupy. With…
Reviews →Royal Copenhagen Viking brings an invigorating blast of crisp mountain air, opening with zesty mandarin orange, sharp black pepper, warm nutmeg, and cool cardamom. As the brisk opening settles, a distinctly green heart emerges, led by rich balsam fir, crushed juniper berries, clean lavender, and a subtle drop of sweet…
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, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 or Viking?
Viking takes 4 of 8 categories. Marc O'Polo Man 2006 is rated 4.17/5 from 30 votes; Viking is rated 3.77/5 from 31 votes. Choose Marc O'Polo Man 2006 for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Viking for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 or Viking?
Viking lasts longest (Viking 72/100, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 or Viking?
Viking projects furthest (Viking 59/100, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Marc O'Polo Man 2006 and Viking smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Pepper, Musk and Cedar.
Is Marc O'Polo Man 2006 or Viking better for summer or winter?
For summer, Viking is the stronger pick. For winter, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 is the stronger pick. Marc O'Polo Man 2006 suits daytime wear; Viking suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Marc O'Polo Man 2006 and Viking?
Marc O'Polo Man 2006 has top notes of Nutmeg, Ginger, Pepper and Artemisia, heart notes of Musk, Cedar, Oakmoss and Sandalwood. Viking has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Pepper, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Balsam Fir, Pineapple and Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli and Musk.
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