Fragrance comparison

Viking vs Vorago

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 77 ratings analysed

4 wins

Viking

Royal Copenhagen

3.7731 votes

Rank #17,624 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Vorago

Myrurgia

3.8546 votes

Rank #24,851 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Viking takes 4 of 7 categories.

Viking
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vorago
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Viking4/7

Vorago3/7

Ratings & consensus: Vorago
Community sentiment: Viking
Longevity: Viking
Sillage & projection: Viking
Value for money: Vorago
Versatility: Vorago
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Viking

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VikingRoyal Copenhagen

VoragoMyrurgia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 15%Want 58%

3.85/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 23%Had 50%Want 27%

Category winnerVoragoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

68%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

39%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

17%Dislike

4%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerVikingMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityViking

SillageViking

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value84

Category winnerVoragoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeCardamomNutmegPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Juniper BerriesBalsam FirPineappleLavenderAnise

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodCedarPatchouliMuskOakmossJasmineGeraniumAmber

Notes

Juniper BerriesTonka BeanPatchouliAshWild LavenderTobacco LeafOrrisQuinceOakmossJasmineSantolinaWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Viking, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall57

Winter36

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer90

Fall80

Winter60

Day88

Night100

Category winnerVoragoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

Men93

Unisex4

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,624

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#24,851

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerVikingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Vorago is a vintage aromatic woody men's fragrance with a sharp, herbal opening and a dry, earthy backbone. Juniper, wild lavender, patchouli, tobacco leaf and oakmoss suggest a distinctly old-school style, with a smoky iris touch underneath. It looks best suited to wearers who enjoy bold retro masculines rather than …

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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, Viking or Vorago?

Viking takes 4 of 7 categories. Viking is rated 3.77/5 from 31 votes; Vorago is rated 3.85/5 from 46 votes. Choose Viking for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vorago for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Viking or Vorago?

Viking lasts longest (Viking 72/100, Vorago 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Viking or Vorago?

Projection is very close: Viking 59/100, Vorago 58/100 for sillage.

Do Viking and Vorago smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Jasmine.

Is Viking or Vorago better for summer or winter?

For summer, Viking is the stronger pick. For winter, Vorago is the stronger pick. Viking suits daytime wear; Vorago suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Viking and Vorago?

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. Vorago features Juniper Berries, Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Ash and Wild Lavender.