Fragrance comparison

Almost A Virgin vs Chariot

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 322 ratings analysed

Almost A Virgin

Antonio Maretti

3.1679 votes

Rank #22,169 FruityMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

Chariot

Boadicea the Victorious

4.12243 votes

Rank #7,205 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chariot takes 7 of 7 categories.

Almost A Virgin
Choose it for a fruity and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Chariot
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Almost A Virgin0/7

Chariot7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Almost A VirginAntonio Maretti

ChariotBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.16/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 48%Had 18%Want 34%

4.12/ 5 · 243 votes

Have 38%Had 16%Want 47%

Category winnerChariotRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

34%Like

16%Ok

25%Dislike

10%Hate

79 votes

48%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

243 votes

Category winnerChariotMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityChariot

SillageChariot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value36

Category winnerChariotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

musky90%

fresh80%

sweet70%

rose60%

soft spicy50%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both fruity and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red BerriesApplePink Pepper

Heart

RoseGeranium

Base

MuskPatchouliSandalwood

Top

Red BerriesBlack CurrantAppleLimeBergamot

Heart

RoseNutmegCherry BlossomCardamomYlang-YlangJasmineFreesiaNeroli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaBenzoinSaffronSandalwoodMuskPapyrusPatchouli

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Apple, Rose and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall24

Winter29

Day100

Night18

Spring96

Summer43

Fall100

Winter79

Day100

Night79

Category winnerChariotMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex3

Women95

Men19

Unisex55

Women26

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,169

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#7,205

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerChariotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Almost A Virgin opens with crisp apple, red berries and a bright pink-pepper sparkle, then settles into a soft rose-musk drydown with a clean fruity feel. It usually reads light, sweet and easy to wear rather than rich or complex. Based on the review pattern, this suits shoppers who like airy fruity florals and do not…

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Boadicea the Victorious Chariot opens with a tart flash of black currant, acidic red berries, and zesty lime before settling into lush rose and white florals. A deep base of agarwood, earthy patchouli, and creamy vanilla anchors the sweetness. It performs best during cool autumn afternoons and formal evening gathering…

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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, Almost A Virgin or Chariot?

Chariot takes 7 of 7 categories. Almost A Virgin is rated 3.16/5 from 79 votes; Chariot is rated 4.12/5 from 243 votes. Choose Almost A Virgin for a fruity and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Chariot for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Almost A Virgin or Chariot?

Chariot lasts longest (Chariot 75/100, Almost A Virgin 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Almost A Virgin or Chariot?

Chariot projects furthest (Chariot 65/100, Almost A Virgin 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Almost A Virgin and Chariot smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Apple, Rose and Musk.

Is Almost A Virgin or Chariot better for summer or winter?

For summer, Almost A Virgin is the stronger pick. For winter, Chariot is the stronger pick. Almost A Virgin suits daytime wear; Chariot suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Almost A Virgin and Chariot?

Almost A Virgin has top notes of Red Berries, Apple and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose and Geranium, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Chariot has top notes of Red Berries, Black Currant, Apple and Lime, heart notes of Rose, Nutmeg, Cherry Blossom and Cardamom, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Benzoin and Saffron.