Fragrance comparison

Almost A Virgin vs Wisal Dhahab

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 450 ratings analysed

Almost A Virgin

Antonio Maretti

3.1679 votes

Rank #22,169 FruityMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Wisal Dhahab

Ajmal

4.06371 votes

Rank #4,135 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wisal Dhahab takes 7 of 7 categories.

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

Almost A Virgin0/7

Wisal Dhahab7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Almost A VirginAntonio Maretti

Wisal DhahabAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.16/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 48%Had 18%Want 34%

4.06/ 5 · 371 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerWisal DhahabRating 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

47%Love

33%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

337 votes

Category winnerWisal DhahabMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityWisal Dhahab

SillageWisal Dhahab

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value77

Category winnerWisal DhahabBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

musky90%

fresh80%

sweet70%

rose60%

soft spicy50%

woody100%

rose92%

powdery84%

fruity77%

floral69%

musky61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, rose and musky

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

PearApplePeachGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseOrchidJasmineGeranium

Base

SandalwoodMuskCedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesApple, Rose, Geranium 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

Spring79

Summer49

Fall83

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerWisal DhahabMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex3

Women95

Men13

Unisex54

Women34

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,169

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#4,135

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerWisal DhahabHigher 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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Wisal Dhahab is a fruity floral rose with a creamy, woody-musky base. Expect a bright pear, apple and peach opening that quickly turns into a rose-forward bouquet, then settles into sandalwood, musk and soft woods with a powdery feel. It is known for big projection and very long wear, so it suits evenings and cooler w…

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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 Wisal Dhahab?

Wisal Dhahab takes 7 of 7 categories. Almost A Virgin is rated 3.16/5 from 79 votes; Wisal Dhahab is rated 4.06/5 from 371 votes. Choose Almost A Virgin for a fruity and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Wisal Dhahab for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Almost A Virgin or Wisal Dhahab?

Wisal Dhahab lasts longest (Wisal Dhahab 82/100, Almost A Virgin 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Almost A Virgin or Wisal Dhahab?

Wisal Dhahab projects furthest (Wisal Dhahab 73/100, Almost A Virgin 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Almost A Virgin and Wisal Dhahab smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, rose and musky accords. Common notes include Apple, Rose, Geranium and Musk.

Is Almost A Virgin or Wisal Dhahab better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Almost A Virgin and Wisal Dhahab?

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. Wisal Dhahab has top notes of Pear, Apple, Peach and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Orchid, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Cedar and Patchouli.