Fragrance comparison

Eterno vs Virtù

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 357 ratings analysed

6 wins

Eterno

Simone Andreoli

4.02274 votes

Rank #3,777 WoodyAmber

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Virtù

Bois 1920

4.0283 votes

Rank #32,105 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eterno takes 6 of 7 categories.

Eterno
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Virtù
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Eterno6/7

Virtù1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EternoSimone Andreoli

VirtùBois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 274 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 30%Had 18%Want 52%

Category winnerEternoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

27%Like

13%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

211 votes

48%Love

23%Like

13%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

83 votes

Category winnerEternoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityEterno

SillageEterno

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value45

Category winnerEternoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

balsamic84%

fresh spicy77%

smoky69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperBergamotCitrus Leaves

Heart

OpoponaxIncenseLabdanumHeliotrope

Base

Fir ResinCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLeatherSandalwood

Notes

IncenseAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCitrusesSpicy NotesJuniper BerriesSandalwoodGrapefruitCedarAmberBlack PepperPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Incense, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer16

Fall98

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring76

Summer31

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night–

Category winnerVirtùMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex28

Women2

Men79

Unisex18

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,777

PerfumerSimone Andreoli

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#32,105

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEternoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eterno is a dry, resinous woody scent built around pepper, incense, labdanum and fir resin, with a darker leathered base underneath. It opens brisk and aromatic, then settles into smoky amber woods that feel sheltered, warm and slightly austere. This suits someone who enjoys serious, forest-toned fragrances more than …

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Virtù opens with bright citrus and a peppery, aromatic lift, then settles into incense, woods and patchouli with a dry, smoky warmth. It reads polished, spicy and slightly resinous rather than playful. This is the kind of unisex scent that often leans masculine in wear. It suits cooler weather best, especially if you …

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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, Eterno or Virtù?

Eterno takes 6 of 7 categories. Eterno is rated 4.02/5 from 274 votes; Virtù is rated 4.02/5 from 83 votes. Choose Eterno for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Virtù for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eterno or Virtù?

Eterno lasts longest (Eterno 86/100, Virtù 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eterno or Virtù?

Eterno projects furthest (Eterno 76/100, Virtù 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eterno and Virtù smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Incense, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Sandalwood.

Is Eterno or Virtù better for summer or winter?

For summer, Virtù is the stronger pick. For winter, Eterno is the stronger pick. Virtù suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eterno and Virtù?

Eterno has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot and Citrus Leaves, heart notes of Opoponax, Incense, Labdanum and Heliotrope, a base of Fir Resin, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Leather and Sandalwood. Virtù features Incense, Agarwood (Oud), Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Citruses and Spicy Notes.