Vik vs Senso
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Senso takes 4 of 6 categories.
VikChoose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
SensoChoose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vik2/6
Senso4/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Senso
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Senso
- Sillage & projection
- Senso
- Value for money
- Vik
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Vik
- Fragranxe ranking
- Senso
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
VikDottiSensoEmanuel UngaroWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 57%Had 12%Want 31%
4.21/ 5 · 258 votes
Have 34%Had 23%Want 43%
Category winnerSensoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
23%Like
15%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
41%Love
48%Like
2%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
258 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySenso
SillageSenso
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVikBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
vanilla92%
woody84%
citrus77%
balsamic69%
sweet61%
amber100%
sweet92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
woody69%
citrus61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody, sweet and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeBergamotEucalyptusTarragonGrapefruitMint
Heart2-4 hrs
Jasmine SambacCinnamon LeafTeaDamask RoseYlang-YlangRaspberryCranberryPeach
Base6-8+ hrs
LabdanumVanillaelemiCoumarinOakmossPatchouliMusk
Top30 to 45 minutes
PlumPeachGrapefruitBergamotCorianderMandarin Orange
Heart3 to 4 hours
TuberoseYlang-YlangCarnationJasmineDamask RoseHeliotropeOrange BlossomOrchid
Base5 to 8 hours
OpoponaxBenzoinAmberCinnamonMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanCedar
Category winnerVikLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring83
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night83
Spring51
Summer31
Fall100
Winter96
Day66
Night100
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#55,539
PerfumerRicardo Gomes, Rodrigo Lombardi
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#6,849
PerfumerJacques Polge
Launched—
Reviews23
Category winnerSensoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVik 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 …
Reviews →Senso by Emanuel Ungaro is a full-bodied amber floral fragrance designed around rich fruits, lush white flowers, and warm resins. Crafted by Jacques Polge, it opens with a dense spread of dark plum, sweet peach, and sparkling mandarin orange spiked with coriander. That bright, candied start quickly gives way to a spra…
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, Vik or Senso?
Senso takes 4 of 6 categories. Vik is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; Senso is rated 4.21/5 from 258 votes. Choose Vik for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Senso for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Vik or Senso?
Senso lasts longest (Senso 73/100, Vik 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vik or Senso?
Senso projects furthest (Senso 70/100, Vik 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vik and Senso smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Damask Rose.
Is Vik or Senso better for summer or winter?
Vik suits daytime wear; Senso suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vik and Senso?
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. Senso has top notes of Plum, Peach, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Opoponax, Benzoin, Amber and Cinnamon.
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