Fragrance comparison

Pachundra vs Vik

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

5 wins

Pachundra

EVOY

5.002 votes

Rank #44,797 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Vik

Dotti

3.9213 votes

Rank #55,726 AromaticVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pachundra takes 5 of 5 categories.

Pachundra
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vik
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Pachundra5/5

Vik0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PachundraEVOY

VikDotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 57%Had 12%Want 31%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityPachundra

SillagePachundra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value60

Category winnerPachundraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

patchouli84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

citrus77%

balsamic69%

sweet61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

PatchouliBitter OrangeBrown sugarWhiskeyBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletelemiRose

Base7-9+ hrs

VanillaCedarMusk

Top20-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamotEucalyptusTarragonGrapefruitMint

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine SambacCinnamon LeafTeaDamask RoseYlang-YlangRaspberryCranberryPeach

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumVanillaelemiCoumarinOakmossPatchouliMusk

Category winnerPachundraLongest dry-down: 7-9+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day–

Night100

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men29

Unisex57

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,797

PerfumerTatiana Naumova

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,726

PerfumerRicardo Gomes, Rodrigo Lombardi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPachundraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

EVOY Pachundra delivers a rich, boozy gourmand experience wrapped in earthy woods. Right away, you get a rush of aged whiskey splashed over crystal brown sugar, quickly cut by the brisk zest of bitter orange and bergamot. As the opening sparkle settles down, a dense core of patchouli takes center stage, supported by s…

Reviews →

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 …

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

PrometheuNecalliWINNER vs

Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Super CedarByredoRUNNER-UP vs

NorthMendittorosaWINNER

1 person compared this today

BohemeSegreti di LuccaRUNNER-UP vs

Soir de LuneSisleyWINNER

1 person compared this today

Orange FlowerOscar de la RentaRUNNER-UP vs

Ti AmoRoja DoveWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pachundra or Vik?

Pachundra takes 5 of 5 categories. Pachundra is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Vik is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes. Choose Pachundra for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vik for a aromatic and vanilla character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pachundra or Vik?

Pachundra lasts longest (Pachundra 80/100, Vik 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pachundra or Vik?

Pachundra projects furthest (Pachundra 75/100, Vik 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pachundra and Vik smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Bergamot, elemi and Rose.

Is Pachundra or Vik better for summer or winter?

Pachundra suits evening wear; Vik suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pachundra and Vik?

Pachundra has top notes of Patchouli, Bitter Orange, Brown sugar and Whiskey, heart notes of Violet, elemi and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Cedar and Musk. 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.