Rose Noir vs Vik
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
15%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Rose Noir takes 3 of 5 categories.
Rose NoirChoose it for a rose and mossy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
VikChoose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Rose Noir3/5
Vik2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Rose Noir
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Vik
- Sillage & projection
- Rose Noir
- Value for money
- Vik
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Rose Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Rose NoirByredoVikDottiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.76/ 5 · 1,696 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
3.92/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 57%Had 12%Want 31%
Category winnerRose NoirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
40%Like
9%Ok
16%Dislike
2%Hate
1,455 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
Category winners
LongevityVik
SillageRose Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVikBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
mossy91%
floral83%
musky74%
earthy65%
citrus56%
aromatic100%
vanilla92%
woody84%
citrus77%
balsamic69%
sweet61%
Scent match15%Clearly different · both citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitFreesiaRed BerriesCardamom
Heart
Damask RoseLily-of-the-ValleyRaspberryJasmineViolet
Base
MossMuskLabdanumPatchouli
Top20-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeBergamotEucalyptusTarragonGrapefruitMint
Heart2-4 hrs
Jasmine SambacCinnamon LeafTeaDamask RoseYlang-YlangRaspberryCranberryPeach
Base6-8+ hrs
LabdanumVanillaelemiCoumarinOakmossPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Damask Rose, Raspberry and Musk. Durations are only published for Vik, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter77
Day–
Night–
Spring83
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night83
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,411
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews196
Overall rank#55,539
PerfumerRicardo Gomes, Rodrigo Lombardi
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerRose NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRose Noir is a moody, unisex floral that moves beyond typical garden scents. It opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit and cardamom before settling into a deep, earthy Damask rose. Perfect for cool autumn evenings, this fragrance offers a sophisticated, slightly gothic profile for those who find traditional rose scent…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Rose Noir or Vik?
Rose Noir takes 3 of 5 categories. Rose Noir is rated 3.76/5 from 1,696 votes; Vik is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes. Choose Rose Noir for a rose and mossy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Vik for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Rose Noir or Vik?
They last about the same: Vik 70/100, Rose Noir 69/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Rose Noir or Vik?
Rose Noir projects furthest (Rose Noir 61/100, Vik 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Rose Noir and Vik smell similar?
Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Damask Rose, Raspberry and Musk.
Is Rose Noir or Vik better for summer or winter?
Vik suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Rose Noir and Vik?
Rose Noir has top notes of Grapefruit, Freesia, Red Berries and Cardamom, heart notes of Damask Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Raspberry and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Musk, Labdanum and Patchouli. 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.
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