Fragrance comparison

Mirto vs Viking Cologne

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,181 ratings analysed

Mirto

Tuttotondo · 2016

3.7326 votes

Rank #56,273 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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67%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Viking Cologne

Creed

3.991,155 votes

Rank #26,439 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Viking Cologne takes 5 of 8 categories.

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

Mirto3/8

Viking Cologne5/8

Ratings & consensus: Viking Cologne
Community sentiment: Viking Cologne
Longevity: Viking Cologne
Sillage & projection: Mirto
Value for money: Mirto
Versatility: Mirto
Note pyramid (duration): Viking Cologne
Fragranxe ranking: Viking Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MirtoTuttotondo

Viking CologneCreed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 35%Had 12%Want 53%

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

31%Love

31%Like

23%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

26 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

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityViking Cologne

SillageMirto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value20

Category winnerMirtoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic83%

herbal65%

citrus48%

woody30%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

lavender65%

herbal56%

Scent match67%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

MyrtleBergamotNutmeg

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumSageVetiver

Base4-6 hrs

OlibanumWoody NotesWhite Musk

Top20-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeLemonPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderGeraniumRosemarySageNutmeg

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverCedarSandalwoodOlibanumPatchouli

Category winnerViking CologneLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall30

Winter20

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day100

Night39

Category winnerMirtoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex67

Women22

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 14%Party 9%

Men92

Unisex7

Women1

Work 37%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,273

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2016

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,439

PerfumerErwin Creed, Olivier Creed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerViking CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tuttotondo Mirto delivers an invigorating burst of wild coastal greenery right out of the nozzle. The crushed myrtle hits immediately. Italian bergamot and grated nutmeg add crisp, bitter clarity, evoking a sunbaked stroll through Sardinian hills. That initial alcohol lift flashes off within two minutes. Herbal clary …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mirto or Viking Cologne?

Viking Cologne takes 5 of 8 categories. Mirto is rated 3.73/5 from 26 votes; Viking Cologne is rated 3.99/5 from 1,155 votes. Choose Mirto for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. 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, Mirto or Viking Cologne?

Viking Cologne lasts longest (Viking Cologne 61/100, Mirto 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mirto or Viking Cologne?

Mirto projects furthest (Mirto 55/100, Viking Cologne 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mirto and Viking Cologne smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Nutmeg, Geranium and Sage.

Is Mirto or Viking Cologne better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mirto and Viking Cologne?

Mirto has top notes of Myrtle, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Geranium, Sage and Vetiver, a base of Olibanum, Woody Notes and White Musk. 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.