The Wild vs Viking Cologne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Wild takes 3 of 4 categories.
The WildChoose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.
Viking CologneChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Wild3/4
Viking Cologne1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Wild
- Sillage & projection
- The Wild
- Value for money
- The Wild
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Viking Cologne
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The WildLuxodorViking CologneCreedWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 45%Had 16%Want 39%
3.99/ 5 · 1,155 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
38%Like
13%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
42%Love
29%Like
18%Ok
7%Dislike
3%Hate
1,155 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Wild
SillageThe Wild
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe WildBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic69%
lavender61%
aromatic100%
citrus91%
fresh spicy83%
woody74%
lavender65%
herbal56%
Scent match62%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
SandalwoodLavender
Base
Tonka BeanOlibanumAmbroxan
Top20-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeLemonPink PepperBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderGeraniumRosemarySageNutmeg
Base6-8 hrs
VetiverCedarSandalwoodOlibanumPatchouli
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Lavender. Durations are only published for Viking Cologne, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer100
Fall83
Winter33
Day75
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day100
Night36
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#57,654
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#29,227
PerfumerErwin Creed, Olivier Creed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerViking CologneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe Wild opens with bright mandarin and bergamot, then settles into a smooth lavender and sandalwood heart over a warm tonka, olibanum, and ambroxan base. It reads like a modern aromatic fougere with a sweeter ambery edge. For shoppers, the appeal is clear: fresh up top, woody and slightly creamy underneath, with enou…
Reviews →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…
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, The Wild or Viking Cologne?
The Wild takes 3 of 4 categories. The Wild is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes; Viking Cologne is rated 3.99/5 from 1,155 votes. Choose The Wild for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Viking Cologne for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, The Wild or Viking Cologne?
The Wild lasts longest (The Wild 74/100, Viking Cologne 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Wild or Viking Cologne?
The Wild projects furthest (The Wild 66/100, Viking Cologne 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Wild and Viking Cologne smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Lavender.
Is The Wild or Viking Cologne better for summer or winter?
The Wild suits evening wear; Viking Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Wild and Viking Cologne?
The Wild has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Sandalwood and Lavender, a base of Tonka Bean, Olibanum and Ambroxan. 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.
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