Fragrance comparison

Prowl vs Viking

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 209 ratings analysed

Prowl

Avon

4.22178 votes

Rank #10,227 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Viking

Royal Copenhagen

3.7731 votes

Rank #19,169 WoodyFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Viking takes 4 of 7 categories.

Prowl
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Viking
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Prowl3/7

Viking4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ProwlAvon

VikingRoyal Copenhagen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 178 votes

Have 13%Had 66%Want 22%

3.77/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 15%Want 58%

Category winnerProwlRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

43%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

178 votes

13%Love

68%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerProwlMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityViking

SillageViking

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVikingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

patchouli69%

powdery61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomMandarin Orange

Heart

GeraniumOrchidJasminePink Peony

Base

AmberPatchouliSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeCardamomNutmegPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Juniper BerriesBalsam FirPineappleLavenderAnise

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodCedarPatchouliMuskOakmossJasmineGeraniumAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Geranium and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Viking, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer14

Fall100

Winter83

Day95

Night100

Spring100

Summer93

Fall57

Winter36

Day100

Night29

Category winnerVikingMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,227

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#19,169

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerProwlHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Prowl by Avon is a floral woody musk that leans into spicy, lactonic, and amber warmth. Launched in 2000, it features a unique opening of cardamom and mandarin orange, drying down into a resinous, sandalwood-heavy base. It is a standout choice for cold, sunny afternoons when you want something intimate, spicy, and gro…

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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, Prowl or Viking?

Viking takes 4 of 7 categories. Prowl is rated 4.22/5 from 178 votes; Viking is rated 3.77/5 from 31 votes. Choose Prowl for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Viking for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Prowl or Viking?

Viking lasts longest (Viking 72/100, Prowl 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Prowl or Viking?

Projection is very close: Viking 59/100, Prowl 58/100 for sillage.

Do Prowl and Viking smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Geranium and Jasmine.

Is Prowl or Viking better for summer or winter?

For summer, Viking is the stronger pick. For winter, Prowl is the stronger pick. Prowl suits day or night wear; Viking suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Prowl and Viking?

Prowl has top notes of Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Orchid, Jasmine and Pink Peony, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Sandalwood. 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.