Fragrance comparison

Almost A Virgin vs Wisdom

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 92 ratings analysed

Almost A Virgin

Antonio Maretti

3.1679 votes

Rank #22,169 FruityMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Wisdom

Rasasi

4.1513 votes

Rank #33,336 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wisdom takes 4 of 5 categories.

Almost A Virgin
Choose it for a fruity and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Wisdom
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Almost A Virgin1/5

Wisdom4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Almost A VirginAntonio Maretti

WisdomRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.16/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 48%Had 18%Want 34%

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 12%Had 13%Want 75%

Category winnerWisdomRating 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

54%Love

23%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityWisdom

SillageWisdom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value100

Category winnerWisdomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

musky90%

fresh80%

sweet70%

rose60%

soft spicy50%

fruity100%

sweet88%

fresh77%

tropical65%

floral53%

green42%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet 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

Fruity NotesFloral NotesGreen Notes

Heart

Tropical FruitsRed BerriesApple

Base

Woody NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Apple 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

Spring88

Summer100

Fall75

Winter63

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex3

Women95

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,169

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#33,336

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerAlmost A VirginHigher 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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Wisdom by Rasasi is a men's fragrance featuring a vibrant combination of fruity, floral, and green notes. The scent builds upon a heart of tropical fruits, crisp apple, and red berries, supported by a base of musk and woods. It offers a fresh, approachable profile suitable for daily wear throughout the year, especiall…

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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 Wisdom?

Wisdom takes 4 of 5 categories. Almost A Virgin is rated 3.16/5 from 79 votes; Wisdom is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes. Choose Almost A Virgin for a fruity and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Wisdom for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Almost A Virgin or Wisdom?

Wisdom lasts longest (Wisdom 70/100, Almost A Virgin 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Almost A Virgin or Wisdom?

Wisdom projects furthest (Wisdom 72/100, Almost A Virgin 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Almost A Virgin and Wisdom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and fresh accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Apple and Musk.

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

Almost A Virgin suits daytime wear; Wisdom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Almost A Virgin and Wisdom?

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. Wisdom has top notes of Fruity Notes, Floral Notes and Green Notes, heart notes of Tropical Fruits, Red Berries and Apple, a base of Woody Notes and Musk.