Fragrance comparison

Eau de Cologne vs Virgo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 81 ratings analysed

Eau de Cologne

Mahogany

3.9931 votes

Rank #18,660 CitrusAromatic

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62%scent match

Closely related

Virgo

Thera Cosméticos

3.8650 votes

Rank #27,752 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Virgo
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eau de Cologne2/4

Virgo2/4

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Cologne
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Virgo
Sillage & projection: Virgo
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de CologneMahogany

VirgoThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 23%Want 50%

3.86/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 56%Had 16%Want 28%

Category winnerEau de CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

21%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

44%Love

26%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

8%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityVirgo

SillageVirgo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value76

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

white floral58%

floral44%

musky30%

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

white floral44%

rose30%

Scent match62%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitSicilian LemonOrangePomeloRosemary

Heart

GeraniumJasmine SambacMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyNeroli

Base

MuskSiam BenzoinHaitian Vetiver

Top

BergamotRosemarySicilian LemonTangerine

Heart

NeroliGeraniumRoseJasmineLavender

Base

CedarPatchouliMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesSicilian Lemon, Rosemary, Geranium and Neroli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer100

Fall50

Winter14

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer84

Fall80

Winter52

Day100

Night75

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#18,660

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#27,752

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de Cologne by Mahogany is a straightforward citrus aromatic scent that pairs bright, sun-kissed fruits with a clean herbal undertone. It matches a laid-back style, offering a clean, zesty profile for casual morning routines. The formula targets men looking for immediate freshness, though the green and musky elemen…

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Thera Cosméticos Virgo hits with sharp Sicilian lemon and bergamot before settling into clean lavender, neroli, and dry cedar. It carries the crisp, soapy profile of a traditional barbershop cologne, built for hot summer mornings and office rotation. Rosemary adds a herbal bite that keeps the citrus energetic on warm …

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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, Eau de Cologne or Virgo?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Eau de Cologne is rated 3.99/5 from 31 votes; Virgo is rated 3.86/5 from 50 votes. Choose Eau de Cologne for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Virgo for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Cologne or Virgo?

Virgo lasts longest (Virgo 79/100, Eau de Cologne 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Cologne or Virgo?

Virgo projects furthest (Virgo 70/100, Eau de Cologne 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Cologne and Virgo smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sicilian Lemon, Rosemary, Geranium and Neroli.

Is Eau de Cologne or Virgo better for summer or winter?

Eau de Cologne suits daytime wear; Virgo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Cologne and Virgo?

Eau de Cologne has top notes of Grapefruit, Sicilian Lemon, Orange and Pomelo, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine Sambac, Magnolia and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Siam Benzoin and Haitian Vetiver. Virgo has top notes of Bergamot, Rosemary, Sicilian Lemon and Tangerine, heart notes of Neroli, Geranium, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Musk and Amber.