Fragrance comparison

Anuar vs Virtus

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

4 wins

Anuar

Diadema Exclusif

4.205 votes

Rank #50,092 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Virtus

Valhom

—0 votes

Rank #65,693 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Anuar takes 4 of 5 categories.

Anuar
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Virtus
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Anuar4/5

Virtus0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnuarDiadema Exclusif

VirtusValhom

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 67%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

80%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityAnuar

SillageAnuar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value0

Category winnerAnuarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody91%

aromatic83%

powdery74%

warm spicy65%

violet56%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

violet61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Sicilian LemonCalabrian bergamotBitter OrangeMadagascar ClovesCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarHaitian VetiverItalian VioletIndonesian Patchouli LeafGuaiac WoodItalian Iris

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskAustralian SandalwoodAmber

Top20-30 mins

French VioletIrisCalabrian bergamotSageTurkish RoseEgyptian Jasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

Texas CedarSandalwoodCinnamonIndonesian Patchouli LeafMadagascar Cloves

Base6-8 hrs

Guaiac WoodAgarwood (Oud)AmberHaitian VetiverWhite MuskIncense

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night41

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day62

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Work 38%Casual 32%Date 19%Party 11%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 33%Work 31%Casual 23%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,092

PerfumerPier Luigi Salvi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,693

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAnuarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anuar by Diadema Exclusif cuts through the air with a brisk burst of Sicilian lemon, bitter orange, and freshly cracked cardamom. It wakes up your senses immediately. Within ten minutes, that initial bright citrus splash recedes into a grounded heart of dry cedar, Haitian vetiver, and powdery Italian violet. The textu…

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Valhom Virtus opens with a powdery blast of French violet and cool iris, sharpened gently by Calabrian bergamot and earthy sage. As the initial freshness settles, the heart reveals dry Texas cedar, warm cinnamon, and creamy sandalwood, giving the scent a sturdy woody core with a touch of baking spice. The dry-down tur…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, Anuar or Virtus?

Anuar lasts longest (Anuar 73/100, Virtus 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anuar or Virtus?

Anuar projects furthest (Anuar 68/100, Virtus 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anuar and Virtus smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Madagascar Cloves, Haitian Vetiver and Italian Violet.

Is Anuar or Virtus better for summer or winter?

Anuar suits daytime wear; Virtus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anuar and Virtus?

Anuar has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Calabrian bergamot, Bitter Orange and Madagascar Cloves, heart notes of Cedar, Haitian Vetiver, Italian Violet and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, a base of White Musk, Australian Sandalwood and Amber. Virtus has top notes of French Violet, Iris, Calabrian bergamot and Sage, heart notes of Texas Cedar, Sandalwood, Cinnamon and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, a base of Guaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Haitian Vetiver.