Fragrance comparison

Bourmunque vs Virtus

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

2 wins

Bourmunque

AK France

4.003 votes

Rank #62,651 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Virtus

Valhom

—0 votes

Rank #72,819 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bourmunque takes 2 of 3 categories.

Bourmunque
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Virtus
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Bourmunque2/3

Virtus0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BourmunqueAK France

VirtusValhom

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 31%Had 8%Want 62%

—/ 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

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityBourmunque

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value0

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

marine84%

amber77%

powdery69%

woody61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

violet61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea waterSicilian LemonPeachBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

Egyptian JasmineSandalwoodFrench VioletTexas CedarLily-of-the-Valley

Base

AmberTonka BeanHaitian VetiverWhite Musk

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

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Egyptian Jasmine, Sandalwood and French Violet. Durations are only published for Virtus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,651

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#72,819

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBourmunqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bourmunque is a fresh, airy chypre-leaning scent that opens on salty sea air, bright Sicilian lemon and a quick sparkle of pink pepper, with peach adding a soft, watery sweetness. The heart turns gently floral and lightly woody, then dries down to clean white musk with warm amber, tonka and a touch of vetiver. It wear…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, Bourmunque or Virtus?

Bourmunque lasts longest (Bourmunque 40/100, Virtus 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bourmunque or Virtus?

Projection is very close: Bourmunque 25/100, Virtus 25/100 for sillage.

Do Bourmunque and Virtus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Egyptian Jasmine, Sandalwood and French Violet.

Is Bourmunque or Virtus better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bourmunque and Virtus?

Bourmunque has top notes of Sea water, Sicilian Lemon, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Egyptian Jasmine, Sandalwood, French Violet and Texas Cedar, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Haitian Vetiver and White Musk. 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.