Viking Beirut vs One Man Show
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Viking Beirut takes 4 of 7 categories.
Viking BeirutChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.
One Man ShowChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Viking Beirut4/7
One Man Show3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Viking Beirut
- Community sentiment
- Viking Beirut
- Longevity
- Viking Beirut
- Sillage & projection
- One Man Show
- Value for money
- One Man Show
- Versatility
- Viking Beirut
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- One Man Show
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Viking BeirutBhararaOne Man ShowJacques BogartWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.55/ 5 · 69 votes
Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%
3.74/ 5 · 3,122 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerViking BeirutRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate64%Love
30%Like
4%Ok
0%Dislike
1%Hate
69 votes
30%Love
44%Like
9%Ok
15%Dislike
2%Hate
2,745 votes
Category winnerViking BeirutMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityViking Beirut
SillageOne Man Show
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOne Man ShowBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
earthy77%
fresh spicy69%
ozonic61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
green69%
earthy61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotLemonGalbanum
Heart
Ozonic notesSageGeranium
Base
PatchouliVetiverOakmossTonka Bean
Top
BasilBergamotArtemisiaCarawayGalbanumBrazilian Rosewood
Heart
Pine Tree NeedlesCarnationPatchouliNutmegSpicesVetiverGeraniumLabdanum
Base
OakmossLeatherCedarSandalwoodStyraxCastoreumAmberTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Galbanum, Geranium and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring94
Summer100
Fall69
Winter63
Day–
Night–
Spring82
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerViking BeirutMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,267
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#924
PerfumerRoger Pellegrino
Launched—
Reviews331
Category winnerOne Man ShowHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotViking Beirut by Bharara is a modern aromatic fragrance designed for men and women. It opens with bright citrus notes of bergamot and lemon, supported by earthy galbanum. The heart brings in ozonic notes and fresh sage, while the base dries down to a woodsy, mossy finish with patchouli and tonka bean. It fits well as …
Reviews →One Man Show is a rugged, unapologetically masculine chypre from 1980. It opens with a sharp, herbal blast of basil and pine needles, settling into a complex, mossy base with touches of leather and castoreum. This is an affordable, retro powerhouse for men who appreciate bold, no-nonsense scents that command presence …
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, Viking Beirut or One Man Show?
Viking Beirut takes 4 of 7 categories. Viking Beirut is rated 4.55/5 from 69 votes; One Man Show is rated 3.74/5 from 3,122 votes. Choose Viking Beirut for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer. Choose One Man Show for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Viking Beirut or One Man Show?
They last about the same: Viking Beirut 77/100, One Man Show 76/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Viking Beirut or One Man Show?
One Man Show projects furthest (One Man Show 70/100, Viking Beirut 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Viking Beirut and One Man Show smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Galbanum, Geranium and Patchouli.
Is Viking Beirut or One Man Show better for summer or winter?
For summer, Viking Beirut is the stronger pick. For winter, One Man Show is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Viking Beirut and One Man Show?
Viking Beirut has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Galbanum, heart notes of Ozonic notes, Sage and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Tonka Bean. One Man Show has top notes of Basil, Bergamot, Artemisia and Caraway, heart notes of Pine Tree Needles, Carnation, Patchouli and Nutmeg, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Cedar and Sandalwood.
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