Fragrance comparison

Darin vs Virtus

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

Darin

Rasasi

3.3614 votes

Rank #25,221 LavenderWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Virtus

Mavroki

5.001 votes

Rank #51,342 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1.

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

Darin1/4

Virtus1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DarinRasasi

VirtusMavroki

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.36/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 23%Had 21%Want 56%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

43%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityVirtus

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

woody92%

musky84%

rose77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderRoseLemon

Heart

Woody NotesJasmine

Base

MuskAmber

Top

BergamotLemonGrapefruitLavender

Heart

RoseJasmineOrange BlossomPeachPineappleSaffronPimento

Base

CedarAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodLeatherAmberMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesLavender, Rose, Lemon and Jasmine. 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

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#51,342

PerfumerNejla Barbir

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDarinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Darin by Rasasi opens with a bracing burst of lavender and lemon, shifting quickly into a wood-heavy heart. This scent leans into an aromatic, somewhat rugged profile that defies its initial label, offering a clean yet assertive presence. It performs well in outdoor settings and works reliably during moderate spring o…

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Virtus opens bright and assertive, with bergamot, lemon and grapefruit pushed by aromatic lavender and a spicy edge. As it settles, the scent turns warmer and fuller, bringing in florals, soft fruit, saffron and pimento over woods, leather, amber and a light vanilla finish. It reads masculine, polished and bold, with …

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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, Darin or Virtus?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1. Darin is rated 3.36/5 from 14 votes; Virtus is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Darin for a lavender and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Virtus for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Darin or Virtus?

Virtus lasts longest (Virtus 80/100, Darin 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Darin or Virtus?

Projection is very close: Darin 75/100, Virtus 75/100 for sillage.

Do Darin and Virtus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Lavender, Rose, Lemon and Jasmine.

Is Darin or Virtus better for summer or winter?

Darin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Darin and Virtus?

Darin has top notes of Lavender, Rose and Lemon, heart notes of Woody Notes and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Amber. Virtus has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit and Lavender, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Peach, a base of Cedar, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Leather.