Abraaj Viking Eau de Parfum vs John Varvatos XX Indigo Eau de Toilette

Abraaj Viking

Edp	Concentration	Edt
U	Gender	U
2024	Year	2021
£	Price Tier	££

John Varvatos XX Indigo

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Abraaj Viking

This is a brilliantly crafted, fresh-spicy scent that punches well above its weight class. A bit of a performance lottery, with some experiencing fleeting joy while others get Creed-level longevity - either way, the scent profile is universally adored.

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Our Verdict - John Varvatos XX Indigo

This one's a divisive blue, but a solid budget alternative for Versace Dylan Blue fans. Don't expect groundbreaking originality or stellar performance, but it's a pleasant, fresh twist on a familiar profile for warm weather wear.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	13%	10%
Floral	17%	19%
Fruity	3%	1%
Green	10%	14%
Sweet	15%	8%
Warm	16%	15%
Woody	18%	14%
Earthy	9%	15%
Animalic	6%	7%
Fresh	20%	25%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Abraaj Viking EdP

John Varvatos XX Indigo EdT

Notes

Shared Notes

Pink Pepper 23% vs 28%

Lemon 20% vs 28%

Mint 17% vs 42%

Only in Abraaj Viking

Orange 14% Absinth 12% Bergamot 12%

Only in Abraaj Viking

Lavender 21% Rose 18% Orris 16% Clove 16% Allspice 14% Jasmine 14%

Only in John Varvatos XX Indigo

Geranium 42% Poppy 31% Cardamom 27%

Shared Notes

Vetiver 32% vs 37%

Musk 23% vs 30%

Only in Abraaj Viking

Cedar 26% Tonka Bean 18%

Only in John Varvatos XX Indigo

Patchouli 32%

Accords

Abraaj Viking John Varvatos XX Indigo

100%

Aromatic

100%

79%

Woody

51%

70%

Fresh Spicy

78%

74%

Citrus

49%

67%

Lavender

58%

Green

65%

60%

Rose

45%

Warm Spicy

60%

58%

Earthy

46%

57%

Musky

49%

56%

Soft Spicy

45%

Aromatic shared

100%

Woody shared

79%

51%

Fresh Spicy shared

70%

78%

Citrus shared

74%

49%

Lavender

67%

Green shared

58%

65%

Rose shared

60%

45%

Warm Spicy

60%

Earthy shared

58%

46%

Musky shared

57%

49%

Soft Spicy shared

56%

45%

Performance

Abraaj Viking John Varvatos XX Indigo

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Abraaj Viking

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn

Also Works:

Spring Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

Its versatile fresh-spicy and aromatic profile makes it suitable for most casual and semi-formal settings. The varying reports on longevity mean it's good for dates or casual outings where reapplication isn't a faff, but might struggle for all-day office wear depending on your batch.

John Varvatos XX Indigo

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Casual Sport

Also Works:

Office Date

Its fresh, clean, and moderate performance makes it suitable for casual wear, the office, or even the gym without being overpowering. The overall blue fragrance profile skews it away from formal events, and the limited projection makes it less ideal for date nights where you want more presence.