Fragrance comparison

Viking vs Zara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15''

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

3 wins

Viking

Royal Copenhagen

3.7731 votes

Rank #16,891 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Zara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15''

Zara

3.577 votes

Rank #21,937 AromaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Viking takes 3 of 3 categories.

Viking
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15''
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Viking3/3

Zara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15''0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Viking
Sillage & projection: Viking
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

Zara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15''Zara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 15%Want 58%

3.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 13%Had 17%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

14%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityViking

SillageViking

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

marine91%

woody83%

white floral74%

fresh spicy65%

salty56%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody 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

Top

Sea NotesPineapple

Heart

Juniper BerriesWhite Lily

Base

Woodsy NotesCedar

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Pineapple and Cedar. 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

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,891

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#21,937

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Zara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15'' targets casual summer days with a breezy profile. It opens with sharp pineapple and salty sea notes, settling into a clean juniper heart. The woody cedar base holds the fresh components together, making it an easy choice for high heat.

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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 Zara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15''?

Viking takes 3 of 3 categories. Viking is rated 3.77/5 from 31 votes; Zara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15'' is rated 3.57/5 from 7 votes. Choose Viking for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15'' for a aromatic and marine character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Viking or Zara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15''?

Viking lasts longest (Viking 72/100, Zara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15'' 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Viking or Zara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15''?

Projection is very close: Viking 59/100, Zara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15'' 58/100 for sillage.

Do Viking and Zara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15'' smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Pineapple and Cedar.

Is Viking or Zara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15'' better for summer or winter?

Viking suits daytime wear; Zara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15'' suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Viking and Zara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15''?

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. Zara Man N 18º 34' 54'' O -68º 24' 15'' has top notes of Sea Notes and Pineapple, heart notes of Juniper Berries and White Lily, a base of Woodsy Notes and Cedar.