Fragrance comparison

Alfred Kafé vs Virtus

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

1 wins

Alfred Kafé

Carrement Belle

3.7516 votes

Rank #43,367 AromaticLavender

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58%scent match

Closely related

Virtus

Above

3.001 votes

Rank #72,154 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alfred Kafé takes 1 of 1 categories.

Alfred Kafé
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Virtus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character.

Alfred Kafé1/1

Virtus0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alfred KaféCarrement Belle

VirtusAbove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 42%Had 24%Want 33%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

56%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

coffee69%

green61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

herbal84%

soft spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

lavender61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderCoffeeMintCedarBergamotSandalwoodVanillaTobaccoAmberSageMarigoldCoumarin

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderSagePink PepperBasil

Heart

CedarAmberJasmine

Base

White WoodsCoumarinSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLavender, Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer14

Fall100

Winter43

Day100

Night71

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,367

PerfumerFrank Jammes

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#72,154

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlfred KaféHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carrement Belle Alfred Kafe brings an interesting twist to masculine aromatics by mixing clean lavender and crisp mint with roasted coffee beans. Cedar and oakmoss give the base a steady green spine, while vanilla softens the sharp edges. It works well on cool spring mornings when you want something fresh yet noticeab…

Reviews →

Virtus by Above is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Virtus was launched in 2019. Top notes are Lavender, Sage, Pink Pepper and Basil; middle notes are Cedar, Amber and Jasmine; base notes are White Woods, Coumarin and Sandalwood.

Reviews →

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, Alfred Kafé or Virtus?

Alfred Kafé takes 1 of 1 categories. Alfred Kafé is rated 3.75/5 from 16 votes; Virtus is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Alfred Kafé for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Virtus for a woody and aromatic character.

Do Alfred Kafé and Virtus smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber.

Is Alfred Kafé or Virtus better for summer or winter?

Alfred Kafé suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alfred Kafé and Virtus?

Alfred Kafé features Lavender, Coffee, Mint, Cedar and Bergamot. Virtus has top notes of Lavender, Sage, Pink Pepper and Basil, heart notes of Cedar, Amber and Jasmine, a base of White Woods, Coumarin and Sandalwood.