Fragrance comparison

Here I Am vs Virtus

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 43 ratings analysed

4 wins

Here I Am

Phytoderm

4.3343 votes

Rank #26,666 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Virtus

Valhom

—0 votes

Rank #72,819 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Here I Am takes 4 of 4 categories.

Here I Am
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Virtus
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Here I Am4/4

Virtus0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Here I AmPhytoderm

VirtusValhom

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 60%Had 7%Want 33%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

28%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityHere I Am

SillageHere I Am

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value0

Category winnerHere I AmBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

green61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

violet61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon ZestRhubarb

Heart

LavenderSage

Base

AmberIndonesian Patchouli LeafHaitian Vetiver

Top20-30 mins

French VioletIrisCalabrian bergamotSageTurkish RoseEgyptian Jasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

Texas CedarSandalwoodCinnamonIndonesian Patchouli LeafMadagascar Cloves

Base6-8 hrs

Guaiac WoodAgarwood (Oud)AmberHaitian VetiverWhite MuskIncense

InformationalShared notesSage, Amber, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Haitian Vetiver. Durations are only published for Virtus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer45

Fall100

Winter91

Day88

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex21

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,666

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#72,819

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHere I AmHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Here I Am by Phytoderm is a sharp, aromatic fougere built on zesty lemon and earthy vetiver. It strikes a balance between professional utility and casual freshness, making it a reliable pick for daily wear. While it stays relatively close to the skin, the blend of sage and patchouli gives it a solid, masculine charact…

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Valhom Virtus opens with a powdery blast of French violet and cool iris, sharpened gently by Calabrian bergamot and earthy sage. As the initial freshness settles, the heart reveals dry Texas cedar, warm cinnamon, and creamy sandalwood, giving the scent a sturdy woody core with a touch of baking spice. The dry-down tur…

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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 lasts longer, Here I Am or Virtus?

Here I Am lasts longest (Here I Am 65/100, Virtus 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Here I Am or Virtus?

Here I Am projects furthest (Here I Am 56/100, Virtus 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Here I Am and Virtus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sage, Amber, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Here I Am or Virtus better for summer or winter?

Here I Am suits evening wear; Virtus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Here I Am and Virtus?

Here I Am has top notes of Lemon Zest and Rhubarb, heart notes of Lavender and Sage, a base of Amber, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Haitian Vetiver. Virtus has top notes of French Violet, Iris, Calabrian bergamot and Sage, heart notes of Texas Cedar, Sandalwood, Cinnamon and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, a base of Guaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Haitian Vetiver.