Très Pine vs Viking
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Très Pine takes 5 of 8 categories.
Très PineChoose it for a woody and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
VikingChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Très Pine5/8
Viking3/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Très Pine
- Community sentiment
- Très Pine
- Longevity
- Viking
- Sillage & projection
- Viking
- Value for money
- Très Pine
- Versatility
- Très Pine
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Viking
- Fragranxe ranking
- Très Pine
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Très PineLe Monde GourmandVikingRoyal CopenhagenWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 98 votes
Have 62%Had 9%Want 30%
3.77/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 27%Had 15%Want 58%
Category winnerTrès PineRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
38%Like
11%Ok
7%Dislike
3%Hate
98 votes
13%Love
68%Like
3%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
31 votes
Category winnerTrès PineMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityViking
SillageViking
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTrès PineBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
caramel92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
balsamic61%
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
sweet69%
powdery61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
CaramelRumGraperfuitNutmeg
Heart1 to 2 hours
DavanaRed RoseNeroli
Base2 to 4 hours
Balsam FirSandalwoodOakmoss
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 seasonSpring64
Summer43
Fall100
Winter88
Day100
Night76
Spring100
Summer93
Fall57
Winter36
Day100
Night29
Category winnerTrès PineMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,577
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#18,495
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerTrès PineHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTrès Pine by Le Monde Gourmand offers an unexpected clash of sweet gourmand richness and crisp forest greenery. The scent begins with bright grapefruit, warm nutmeg, rich caramel, and boozy rum, creating an inviting introduction that feels cozy yet lively. As the scent settles, herbal davana joins gentle neroli and re…
Reviews →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…
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, Très Pine or Viking?
Très Pine takes 5 of 8 categories. Très Pine is rated 4.06/5 from 98 votes; Viking is rated 3.77/5 from 31 votes. Choose Très Pine for a woody and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Viking for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Très Pine or Viking?
Viking lasts longest (Viking 72/100, Très Pine 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Très Pine or Viking?
Viking projects furthest (Viking 59/100, Très Pine 41/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Très Pine and Viking smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Balsam Fir, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.
Is Très Pine or Viking better for summer or winter?
For summer, Viking is the stronger pick. For winter, Très Pine is the stronger pick. Très Pine suits daytime wear; Viking suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Très Pine and Viking?
Très Pine has top notes of Caramel, Rum, Graperfuit and Nutmeg, heart notes of Davana, Red Rose and Neroli, a base of Balsam Fir, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. 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.
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