Fragrance comparison

Moves vs Viking

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 517 ratings analysed

Moves

Adidas

3.43486 votes

Rank #15,638 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Viking

Royal Copenhagen

3.7731 votes

Rank #19,226 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Viking takes 5 of 7 categories.

Moves
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Viking
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Moves2/7

Viking5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MovesAdidas

VikingRoyal Copenhagen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 486 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.77/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 15%Want 58%

Category winnerVikingRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

46%Like

14%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

402 votes

13%Love

68%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerVikingMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityViking

SillageViking

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMovesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

green83%

fruity74%

woody65%

fresh56%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green AppleTomato LeafPineappleMintBlack PepperMandarin OrangeStar Anise

Heart

LavenderMuskJuniper BerriesCedarGingerGeraniumJasmine

Base

ThymeSandalwoodOakmossLily-of-the-Valley

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeCardamomNutmegPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Juniper BerriesBalsam FirPineappleLavenderAnise

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodCedarPatchouliMuskOakmossJasmineGeraniumAmber

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Musk. Durations are only published for Viking, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer93

Fall57

Winter36

Day100

Night29

Category winnerVikingMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,638

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#19,226

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerMovesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moves by Adidas is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Moves was launched in 1999. Top notes are Green Apple, Tomato Leaf, Pineapple, Mint, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Star Anise; middle notes are Lavender, Musk, Juniper Berries, Cedar, Ginger, Geranium and Jasmine; base notes are Thyme, Sandalwood, Oakmoss an…

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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…

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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, Moves or Viking?

Viking takes 5 of 7 categories. Moves is rated 3.43/5 from 486 votes; Viking is rated 3.77/5 from 31 votes. Choose Moves for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Viking for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Moves or Viking?

Viking lasts longest (Viking 72/100, Moves 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Moves or Viking?

Viking projects furthest (Viking 59/100, Moves 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Moves and Viking smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Musk.

Is Moves or Viking better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Moves and Viking?

Moves has top notes of Green Apple, Tomato Leaf, Pineapple and Mint, heart notes of Lavender, Musk, Juniper Berries and Cedar, a base of Thyme, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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.