Fragrance comparison

Star Flower vs Vik

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 86 ratings analysed

Star Flower

Brocard

3.5973 votes

Rank #20,444 LavenderVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Vik

Dotti

3.9213 votes

Rank #56,110 AromaticVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vik takes 3 of 5 categories.

Star Flower
Choose it for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Vik
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Star Flower2/5

Vik3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Star FlowerBrocard

VikDotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 57%Had 12%Want 31%

Category winnerVikRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

49%Like

27%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

73 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

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityVik

SillageVik

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value60

Category winnerStar FlowerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

vanilla92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

citrus77%

balsamic69%

sweet61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both vanilla, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderJasmine SambacPeonyPineapple blossom

Base

VanillaTonka BeanSandalwood

Top20-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamotEucalyptusTarragonGrapefruitMint

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine SambacCinnamon LeafTeaDamask RoseYlang-YlangRaspberryCranberryPeach

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumVanillaelemiCoumarinOakmossPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine Sambac. Durations are only published for Vik, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex24

Women76

Men29

Unisex57

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,444

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#56,110

PerfumerRicardo Gomes, Rodrigo Lombardi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerStar FlowerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Brocard Star Flower opens with sharp grapefruit peel and bergamot before shifting into soapy lavender and jasmine sambac. A dry-down of sweet tonka bean and sandalwood settles close to the skin within two hours. Designed for crisp spring mornings, this composition balances brisk citrus sharpness against a soft floral …

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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 …

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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, Star Flower or Vik?

Vik takes 3 of 5 categories. Star Flower is rated 3.59/5 from 73 votes; Vik is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes. Choose Star Flower for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Vik for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Star Flower or Vik?

Vik lasts longest (Vik 70/100, Star Flower 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Star Flower or Vik?

Vik projects furthest (Vik 56/100, Star Flower 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Star Flower and Vik smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine Sambac.

Is Star Flower or Vik better for summer or winter?

Vik suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Star Flower and Vik?

Star Flower has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine Sambac, Peony and Pineapple blossom, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. 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.