Fragrance comparison

#003 San Junipero vs Virtus

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 104 ratings analysed

#003 San Junipero

L’envie Parfums

3.9770 votes

Rank #18,492 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Virtus

Angela Ciampagna

4.2634 votes

Rank #39,957 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Virtus takes 5 of 7 categories.

#003 San Junipero
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Virtus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

#003 San Junipero2/7

Virtus5/7

Ratings & consensus: Virtus
Community sentiment: Virtus
Longevity: Virtus
Sillage & projection: Virtus
Value for money: Virtus
Versatility: #003 San Junipero
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: #003 San Junipero

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

#003 San JuniperoL’envie Parfums

VirtusAngela Ciampagna

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 40%Had 9%Want 50%

4.26/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 78%

Category winnerVirtusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

51%Like

17%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

70 votes

50%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

3%Dislike

6%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerVirtusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityVirtus

SillageVirtus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value48

Category winnerVirtusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both green and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesRaspberryMastic or LentisqueGingerBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisTiare FlowerJasmine SambacNeroliCarnation

Base6-8 hrs

MuskCedarHeliotrope

Top

NeroliJasmine SambacHyacinthLemonFigPeachRaspberryCoconut

Heart

Pine TreeOrris RootPink PepperGalbanumRosemaryIncenseClovesDavana

Base

PatchouliCedarAmberVanillaVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Jasmine Sambac, Neroli and Musk. Durations are only published for #003 San Junipero, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer73

Fall82

Winter52

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer23

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night63

Category winner#003 San JuniperoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex33

Women65

Casual 36%Work 33%Date 19%Party 12%

Men24

Unisex67

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,492

PerfumerFanny Grau, Isaac Sinclair

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#39,957

PerfumerAngela Ciampagna

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner#003 San JuniperoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

#003 San Junipero by L’envie Parfums opens with a crisp, brisk snap of tart raspberry, green notes, and fresh ginger. The initial bite feels clean and slightly sharp. Soon after, the scent softens into powdery iris, sunny tiare flower, and luminous neroli. You get a bright, floral sweetness that never turns into syrup…

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Virtus by Angela Ciampagna opens with a sharp burst of neroli and bitter galbanum before shifting into a dry forest canopy. Green fig leaves and crushed pine needles cut through a base of cedar and patchouli, creating a dark aromatic texture. Soft Jasmine Sambac and dusty orris root add a pale floral undertone that ke…

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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, #003 San Junipero or Virtus?

Virtus takes 5 of 7 categories. #003 San Junipero is rated 3.97/5 from 70 votes; Virtus is rated 4.26/5 from 34 votes. Choose #003 San Junipero for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Virtus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, #003 San Junipero or Virtus?

Virtus lasts longest (Virtus 84/100, #003 San Junipero 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #003 San Junipero or Virtus?

Virtus projects furthest (Virtus 75/100, #003 San Junipero 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #003 San Junipero and Virtus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Jasmine Sambac, Neroli and Musk.

Is #003 San Junipero or Virtus better for summer or winter?

For summer, #003 San Junipero is the stronger pick. For winter, Virtus is the stronger pick. #003 San Junipero suits daytime wear; Virtus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #003 San Junipero and Virtus?

#003 San Junipero has top notes of Green Notes, Raspberry, Mastic or Lentisque and Ginger, heart notes of Iris, Tiare Flower, Jasmine Sambac and Neroli, a base of Musk, Cedar and Heliotrope. Virtus has top notes of Neroli, Jasmine Sambac, Hyacinth and Lemon, heart notes of Pine Tree, Orris Root, Pink Pepper and Galbanum, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Amber and Vanilla.