Fragrance comparison

The Mandariners for Him vs Viking Cologne

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,207 ratings analysed

6 wins

The Mandariners for Him

Mandarina Duck

3.9852 votes

Rank #17,582 CitrusWoody

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Viking Cologne

Creed

3.991,155 votes

Rank #27,173 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Mandariners for Him takes 6 of 8 categories.

The Mandariners for Him
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Viking Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Mandariners for Him6/8

Viking Cologne2/8

Ratings & consensus: Viking Cologne
Community sentiment: The Mandariners for Him
Longevity: The Mandariners for Him
Sillage & projection: The Mandariners for Him
Value for money: The Mandariners for Him
Versatility: The Mandariners for Him
Note pyramid (duration): Viking Cologne
Fragranxe ranking: The Mandariners for Him

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Mandariners for HimMandarina Duck

Viking CologneCreed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 59%Had 7%Want 35%

3.99/ 5 · 1,155 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerViking CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

52 votes

42%Love

29%Like

18%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

1,155 votes

Category winnerThe Mandariners for HimMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityThe Mandariners for Him

SillageThe Mandariners for Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value20

Category winnerThe Mandariners for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

sweet84%

yellow floral77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

lavender65%

herbal56%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CloverOrangeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang YlangLavenderSage

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouli

Top20-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeLemonPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderGeraniumRosemarySageNutmeg

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverCedarSandalwoodOlibanumPatchouli

Category winnerViking CologneLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall44

Winter26

Day100

Night27

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day100

Night39

Category winnerThe Mandariners for HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex46

Women13

Casual 41%Work 33%Date 16%Party 9%

Men92

Unisex7

Women1

Work 37%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,582

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#27,173

PerfumerErwin Creed, Olivier Creed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Mandariners for HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Mandariners for Him by Mandarina Duck is an easygoing citrus woody eau de toilette that takes an unexpected floral twist. You get a bright blast of Italian lemon, Brazilian orange, and green clover right at the nozzle. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus gives way to lush ylang ylang and aromatic lavender, cre…

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Creed Viking Cologne gives the classic masculine barbershop style a bright, sun-drenched reboot. It opens with an energetic splash of juicy mandarin orange, zesty lemon, and crushed pink pepper that feels like stepping out into crisp morning air. As the citrus brightness settles, a clean core of French lavender, herba…

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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, The Mandariners for Him or Viking Cologne?

The Mandariners for Him takes 6 of 8 categories. The Mandariners for Him is rated 3.98/5 from 52 votes; Viking Cologne is rated 3.99/5 from 1,155 votes. Choose The Mandariners for Him for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Viking Cologne for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Mandariners for Him or Viking Cologne?

They last about the same: The Mandariners for Him 62/100, Viking Cologne 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, The Mandariners for Him or Viking Cologne?

The Mandariners for Him projects furthest (The Mandariners for Him 56/100, Viking Cologne 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Mandariners for Him and Viking Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Lavender and Sage.

Is The Mandariners for Him or Viking Cologne better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Mandariners for Him is the stronger pick. For winter, The Mandariners for Him is the stronger pick. The Mandariners for Him suits daytime wear; Viking Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Mandariners for Him and Viking Cologne?

The Mandariners for Him has top notes of Clover, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Lavender and Sage, a base of Sandalwood and Patchouli. Viking Cologne has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Rosemary and Sage, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Sandalwood and Olibanum.