Fragrance comparison

Akiba vs Virtus

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 42 ratings analysed

Akiba

Proad

3.628 votes

Rank #54,385 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Virtus

Angela Ciampagna

4.2634 votes

Rank #43,260 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Virtus takes 3 of 4 categories.

Akiba
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Virtus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Akiba1/4

Virtus3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AkibaProad

VirtusAngela Ciampagna

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 17%Had 2%Want 80%

4.26/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

50%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

3%Dislike

6%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityVirtus

SillageVirtus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value48

Category winnerAkibaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

balsamic30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

GalbanumJuniper BerriesPeachRaspberry

Heart2 to 4 hours

PlasticMetallic notesTobacco

Base6 to 8 hours

CedarCashmeranAmber

Top

NeroliJasmine SambacHyacinthLemonFigPeachRaspberryCoconut

Heart

Pine TreeOrris RootPink PepperGalbanumRosemaryIncenseClovesDavana

Base

PatchouliCedarAmberVanillaVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Peach, Raspberry and Cedar. Durations are only published for Akiba, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer23

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men24

Unisex67

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,385

PerfumerTada Archawong

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#43,260

PerfumerAngela Ciampagna

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVirtusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Akiba by Proad is an experimental green and aromatic fragrance that contrasts brisk botanicals with industrial materials. Crafted by perfumer Tada Archawong, it opens with a bitter, resinous punch of galbanum and piney juniper berries, cut by sweet peach and tart raspberry. The core takes a daring turn into synthetic …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Akiba or Virtus?

Virtus takes 3 of 4 categories. Akiba is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes; Virtus is rated 4.26/5 from 34 votes. Choose Akiba for a aromatic and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Virtus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Akiba or Virtus?

Virtus lasts longest (Virtus 84/100, Akiba 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Akiba or Virtus?

Virtus projects furthest (Virtus 75/100, Akiba 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Akiba and Virtus smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and woody accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Peach, Raspberry and Cedar.

Is Akiba or Virtus better for summer or winter?

Akiba suits daytime wear; Virtus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Akiba and Virtus?

Akiba has top notes of Galbanum, Juniper Berries, Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of Plastic, Metallic notes and Tobacco, a base of Cedar, Cashmeran and Amber. 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.