Dominus Elixir vs Virtus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Dominus ElixirChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
VirtusChoose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Dominus Elixir2/4
Virtus2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Dominus Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Dominus Elixir
- Value for money
- Virtus
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Virtus
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Dominus ElixirIn The BoxVirtusNavitus ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%
3.74/ 5 · 113 votes
Have 30%Had 9%Want 62%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate83%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
45%Love
18%Like
11%Ok
19%Dislike
7%Hate
113 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDominus Elixir
SillageDominus Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVirtusBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
fruity61%
warm spicy100%
sweet92%
tobacco84%
amber77%
honey69%
woody61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PlumCinnamonCardamomBergamot
Heart
LavenderArtemisiaDavana
Base
Tonka BeanBenzoinPatchouliLabdanumAmbrette
Top
NutmegDavanaCardamomSaffronBergamot
Heart
HoneyCinnamonBeeswaxFig NectarClary SageMango
Base
TobaccoBenzoinPatchouliVanillaLabdanumDriftwoodAmbergrisMusk
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Cardamom, Bergamot and Davana. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer25
Fall100
Winter75
Day67
Night100
Spring38
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#48,277
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#11,393
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews23
Category winnerVirtusHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDominus Elixir opens with a ripe plum note wrapped in cinnamon and cardamom, then settles into a warmer ambered base with tonka, benzoin and patchouli. It reads spicy, sweet and aromatic rather than fresh, with a richer profile that may suit evening wear, cooler weather and anyone who likes modern warm gourmand-leanin…
Reviews →Virtus by Navitus Parfums is a rich warm spicy unisex perfume centered on dark tobacco leaf, golden beeswax, and dried fig nectar. Nose Bertrand Duchaufour opens the scent with a pungent kick of nutmeg, saffron, and crushed cardamom before revealing a thick honeyed heart. As it settles, smooth vanilla, labdanum resin,…
Reviews →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, Dominus Elixir or Virtus?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Dominus Elixir is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes; Virtus is rated 3.74/5 from 113 votes. Choose Dominus Elixir for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Virtus for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Dominus Elixir or Virtus?
Dominus Elixir lasts longest (Dominus Elixir 85/100, Virtus 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dominus Elixir or Virtus?
Dominus Elixir projects furthest (Dominus Elixir 75/100, Virtus 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dominus Elixir and Virtus smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Cardamom, Bergamot and Davana.
Is Dominus Elixir or Virtus better for summer or winter?
Dominus Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dominus Elixir and Virtus?
Dominus Elixir has top notes of Plum, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Artemisia and Davana, a base of Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Patchouli and Labdanum. Virtus has top notes of Nutmeg, Davana, Cardamom and Saffron, heart notes of Honey, Cinnamon, Beeswax and Fig Nectar, a base of Tobacco, Benzoin, Patchouli and Vanilla.
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