Fragrance comparison

Nike Graphite vs Vik

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 59 ratings analysed

Nike Graphite

Nike

3.4146 votes

Rank #20,667 LeatherAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Vik

Dotti

3.9213 votes

Rank #56,110 AromaticVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vik takes 3 of 5 categories.

Nike Graphite
Choose it for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vik
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Nike Graphite2/5

Vik3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nike GraphiteNike

VikDotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.41/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 66%Had 17%Want 18%

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 57%Had 12%Want 31%

Category winnerVikRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

35%Like

28%Ok

11%Dislike

9%Hate

46 votes

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

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityVik

SillageVik

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value60

Category winnerNike GraphiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

green77%

animalic69%

mossy61%

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

citrus77%

balsamic69%

sweet61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintVioletLabdanum

Heart

LavenderGingerSage

Base

LeatherOakmossCedar

Top20-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamotEucalyptusTarragonGrapefruitMint

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine SambacCinnamon LeafTeaDamask RoseYlang-YlangRaspberryCranberryPeach

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumVanillaelemiCoumarinOakmossPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesMint, Labdanum and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Vik, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer29

Fall67

Winter29

Day100

Night69

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex16

Women4

Men29

Unisex57

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,667

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#56,110

PerfumerRicardo Gomes, Rodrigo Lombardi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNike GraphiteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nike Graphite is a woody aromatic fragrance for men, centered on a crisp opening of mint and violet. It transitions into a grounded heart of sage and lavender before resting on a rugged base of leather and oakmoss. This scent is built for cool evening wear when you want a grounded, masculine profile that stays within …

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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 …

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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, Nike Graphite or Vik?

Vik takes 3 of 5 categories. Nike Graphite is rated 3.41/5 from 46 votes; Vik is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes. Choose Nike Graphite for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vik for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nike Graphite or Vik?

Vik lasts longest (Vik 70/100, Nike Graphite 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nike Graphite or Vik?

Vik projects furthest (Vik 56/100, Nike Graphite 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nike Graphite and Vik smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Labdanum and Oakmoss.

Is Nike Graphite or Vik better for summer or winter?

Nike Graphite suits daytime wear; Vik suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nike Graphite and Vik?

Nike Graphite has top notes of Mint, Violet and Labdanum, heart notes of Lavender, Ginger and Sage, a base of Leather, Oakmoss and Cedar. 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.