Fragrance comparison

Viking No. 11 vs Poseidon Sport

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

Viking No. 11

Twist · 2022

5.001 votes

Rank #54,381 WoodyFresh Spicy

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69%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Poseidon Sport

Instituto Español

4.0051 votes

Rank #24,115 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poseidon Sport takes 3 of 4 categories.

Viking No. 11
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Poseidon Sport
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Viking No. 111/4

Poseidon Sport3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Poseidon Sport
Sillage & projection: Viking No. 11
Value for money: Poseidon Sport
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Poseidon Sport

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Viking No. 11Twist

Poseidon SportInstituto Español

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.00/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 68%Had 21%Want 11%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

25%Love

59%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPoseidon Sport

SillageViking No. 11

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value90

Category winnerPoseidon SportBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

marine69%

patchouli61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

marine84%

woody77%

citrus69%

patchouli61%

Scent match69%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitMarine notes

Heart2-4 hrs

Apple BlossomPatchouliBay Leaf

Base5-7 hrs

Guaiac WoodAmbergrisMoss

Top

Sea NotesGrapefruit

Heart

Bay LeafGuaiac WoodJasmine

Base

PatchouliAmbergrisOakmoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Patchouli, Bay Leaf and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Viking No. 11, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer86

Fall56

Winter17

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 36%Work 30%Party 19%Date 15%

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,381

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2022

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,115

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerPoseidon SportHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Twist Viking No. 11 hits the air with a brisk shock of tart pink grapefruit peel and salty ocean water. The opening feels clean, icy, and invigorating. Within fifteen minutes, a crisp herbal heart takes shape as crushed bay leaf, sweet apple blossom, and green patchouli join the nautical spray. The base anchors the fr…

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Poseidon Sport by Instituto Español offers a sharp, energetic start with sea notes and grapefruit. It settles into a woody heart of bay leaf and guaiac wood. This is an aromatic, budget-friendly option for men who want a clean, daily scent for warm weather wear, particularly during casual daytime outings at the beach …

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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 No. 11 or Poseidon Sport?

Poseidon Sport takes 3 of 4 categories. Viking No. 11 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Poseidon Sport is rated 4.00/5 from 51 votes. Choose Viking No. 11 for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Poseidon Sport for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Viking No. 11 or Poseidon Sport?

Poseidon Sport lasts longest (Poseidon Sport 64/100, Viking No. 11 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Viking No. 11 or Poseidon Sport?

Viking No. 11 projects furthest (Viking No. 11 75/100, Poseidon Sport 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Viking No. 11 and Poseidon Sport smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Patchouli, Bay Leaf and Guaiac Wood.

Is Viking No. 11 or Poseidon Sport better for summer or winter?

Viking No. 11 suits daytime wear; Poseidon Sport suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Viking No. 11 and Poseidon Sport?

Viking No. 11 has top notes of Grapefruit and Marine notes, heart notes of Apple Blossom, Patchouli and Bay Leaf, a base of Guaiac Wood, Ambergris and Moss. Poseidon Sport has top notes of Sea Notes and Grapefruit, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Guaiac Wood and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Ambergris and Oakmoss.