Fragrance comparison

Nike #ViralBlue vs Old Books

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 78 ratings analysed

Nike #ViralBlue

Nike

3.5652 votes

Rank #26,433 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Old Books

The Perfumer's Story by Azzi

4.2326 votes

Rank #42,046 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Old Books takes 4 of 7 categories.

Nike #ViralBlue
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Old Books
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Nike #ViralBlue3/7

Old Books4/7

Ratings & consensus: Old Books
Community sentiment: Old Books
Longevity: Old Books
Sillage & projection: Old Books
Value for money: Nike #ViralBlue
Versatility: Nike #ViralBlue
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nike #ViralBlue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nike #ViralBlueNike

Old BooksThe Perfumer's Story by Azzi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 74%Had 9%Want 17%

4.23/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerOld BooksRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

29%Like

29%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

52 votes

62%Love

15%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerOld BooksMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityOld Books

SillageOld Books

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value45

Category winnerNike #ViralBlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber90%

aromatic80%

smoky70%

balsamic60%

vanilla50%

amber100%

woody90%

warm spicy80%

balsamic70%

aromatic60%

patchouli50%

Scent match55%Closely related · both amber, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomBergamotelemiOrange

Heart

IncenseLavenderMyrrh

Base

VanillaVetiverPapyrusMoss

Notes

PatchouliIncenseOlibanumCedarMyrrhAmberVetiverelemi

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared noteselemi, Incense, Myrrh and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer35

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring54

Summer31

Fall100

Winter92

Day100

Night78

Category winnerNike #ViralBlueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex24

Women0

Men63

Unisex31

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,433

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#42,046

PerfumerAzzi Glasser

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNike #ViralBlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nike #ViralBlue opens with a sharp, aromatic hit of cardamom and bergamot before settling into a resinous, smoky heart of myrrh and incense. This citrus-aromatic blend leans into warm, spicy depths, making it an intriguing choice for cooler days when you want something slightly mysterious. It sits close to the skin, o…

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Old Books by The Perfumer's Story by Azzi captures the scent of aged paper and library quiet. It centers on frankincense and rich myrrh, wrapping the wearer in a dry, woody cocoon. This fragrance is designed for quiet autumn afternoons spent reading by a window.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nike #ViralBlue or Old Books?

Old Books takes 4 of 7 categories. Nike #ViralBlue is rated 3.56/5 from 52 votes; Old Books is rated 4.23/5 from 26 votes. Choose Nike #ViralBlue for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Old Books for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nike #ViralBlue or Old Books?

Old Books lasts longest (Old Books 63/100, Nike #ViralBlue 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nike #ViralBlue or Old Books?

Projection is very close: Old Books 50/100, Nike #ViralBlue 48/100 for sillage.

Do Nike #ViralBlue and Old Books smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include elemi, Incense, Myrrh and Vetiver.

Is Nike #ViralBlue or Old Books better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nike #ViralBlue is the stronger pick. For winter, Nike #ViralBlue is the stronger pick. Nike #ViralBlue suits day or night wear; Old Books suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nike #ViralBlue and Old Books?

Nike #ViralBlue has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, elemi and Orange, heart notes of Incense, Lavender and Myrrh, a base of Vanilla, Vetiver, Papyrus and Moss. Old Books features Patchouli, Incense, Olibanum, Cedar and Myrrh.