Fragrance comparison

Sounds & Visions vs Viking

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

5 wins

Sounds & Visions

Mark Buxton

3.9330 votes

Rank #34,873 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Viking

Royal Copenhagen

3.7731 votes

Rank #18,183 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sounds & Visions takes 5 of 8 categories.

Sounds & Visions
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Viking
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sounds & Visions5/8

Viking3/8

Ratings & consensus: Sounds & Visions
Community sentiment: Sounds & Visions
Longevity: Sounds & Visions
Sillage & projection: Sounds & Visions
Value for money: Viking
Versatility: Sounds & Visions
Note pyramid (duration): Viking
Fragranxe ranking: Viking

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sounds & VisionsMark Buxton

VikingRoyal Copenhagen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 28%Had 27%Want 46%

3.77/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 15%Want 58%

Category winnerSounds & VisionsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

13%Love

68%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerSounds & VisionsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevitySounds & Visions

SillageSounds & Visions

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVikingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy88%

fresh spicy77%

citrus65%

rose53%

balsamic42%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PepperGingerCardamomBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 4 hours

Brazilian RosewoodRoseJasmineNutmeg

Base4 to 7 hours

Guaiac WoodCedarPatchouliSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeCardamomNutmegPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Juniper BerriesBalsam FirPineappleLavenderAnise

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodCedarPatchouliMuskOakmossJasmineGeraniumAmber

Category winnerVikingLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer63

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night11

Spring100

Summer93

Fall57

Winter36

Day100

Night29

Category winnerSounds & VisionsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,873

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#18,183

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerVikingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sounds & Visions by Mark Buxton presents a bright, woody aromatic profile built around crisp spice and dry woods. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and mandarin orange, paired with a lively kick of ginger, pepper, and cardamom. As the citrus sparkle settles, a heart of nutmeg, Brazilian rosewood, subt…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sounds & Visions or Viking?

Sounds & Visions takes 5 of 8 categories. Sounds & Visions is rated 3.93/5 from 30 votes; Viking is rated 3.77/5 from 31 votes. Choose Sounds & Visions for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Viking for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sounds & Visions or Viking?

Sounds & Visions lasts longest (Sounds & Visions 75/100, Viking 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sounds & Visions or Viking?

Sounds & Visions projects furthest (Sounds & Visions 69/100, Viking 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sounds & Visions and Viking smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.

Is Sounds & Visions or Viking better for summer or winter?

For summer, Viking is the stronger pick. For winter, Sounds & Visions is the stronger pick. Sounds & Visions suits daytime wear; Viking suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sounds & Visions and Viking?

Sounds & Visions has top notes of Pepper, Ginger, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Rose, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Guaiac Wood, Cedar, 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.