Forza vs Virde
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
59%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Virde takes 3 of 5 categories.
ForzaChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
VirdeChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Forza2/5
Virde3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Virde
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Virde
- Sillage & projection
- Virde
- Value for money
- Forza
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Forza
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ForzaTonino LamborghiniVirdeSoma ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.48/ 5 · 79 votes
Have 56%Had 33%Want 11%
3.83/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 45%Had 3%Want 52%
Category winnerVirdeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
63%Like
6%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
63 votes
52%Love
13%Like
9%Ok
17%Dislike
9%Hate
23 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVirde
SillageVirde
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerForzaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy83%
woody65%
citrus48%
green30%
woody100%
aromatic90%
earthy80%
fresh spicy70%
warm spicy60%
patchouli50%
Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Juniper BerriesBergamotPepper
Heart
CypressPetitgrainCaraway
Base
VetiverSandalwoodPatchouli
Top
LavenderJuniperPepperBergamot
Heart
PatchouliVetiverCypressPine needles
Base
OakmossSandalwoodCedarMuskLeather
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pepper, Cypress and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer95
Fall53
Winter16
Day100
Night38
Spring100
Summer43
Fall71
Winter57
Day100
Night67
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#19,872
PerfumerGuillaume Flavigny
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#40,841
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerForzaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotForza by Tonino Lamborghini is a crisp woody aromatic scent launched in 2008. It opens with zesty juniper berries and bergamot before settling into a masculine, earthy blend of cypress and vetiver. This fragrance is a practical choice for casual daily wear, particularly in warmer weather when you need a clean, refresh…
Reviews →Virde by Soma Parfums presents a deep green structure rooted in coniferous woods and dark earth. The scent opens with aromatic lavender alongside juniper berries, bergamot, and black pepper. As the top notes clear, pine needles, cypress, vetiver, and patchouli build a crisp forest-floor heart. The dry-down rests on oa…
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, Forza or Virde?
Virde takes 3 of 5 categories. Forza is rated 3.48/5 from 79 votes; Virde is rated 3.83/5 from 23 votes. Choose Forza for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Virde for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Forza or Virde?
Virde lasts longest (Virde 80/100, Forza 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Forza or Virde?
Virde projects furthest (Virde 65/100, Forza 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Forza and Virde smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Cypress and Vetiver.
Is Forza or Virde better for summer or winter?
Forza suits daytime wear; Virde suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Forza and Virde?
Forza has top notes of Juniper Berries, Bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Cypress, Petitgrain and Caraway, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Virde has top notes of Lavender, Juniper, Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Vetiver, Cypress and Pine needles, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk.
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