Fragrance comparison

Holiday Mood vs Almost a Virgin Intense

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Holiday Mood

Zara

4.502 votes

Rank #45,635 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Almost a Virgin Intense

Antonio Maretti

3.673 votes

Rank #61,529 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Almost a Virgin Intense takes 3 of 4 categories.

Holiday Mood
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Almost a Virgin Intense
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Holiday Mood1/4

Almost a Virgin Intense3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Almost a Virgin Intense
Sillage & projection: Almost a Virgin Intense
Value for money: Almost a Virgin Intense
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Holiday Mood

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Holiday MoodZara

Almost a Virgin IntenseAntonio Maretti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 32%Had 21%Want 47%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAlmost a Virgin Intense

SillageAlmost a Virgin Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAlmost a Virgin IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody91%

sweet83%

floral74%

powdery65%

sour56%

rose100%

fruity91%

musky83%

fresh74%

soft spicy65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SorbetRed Berries

Heart

Hibiscus

Base

Sandalwood

Top

Pink PepperAppleRed Berries

Heart

RoseGeranium

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesRed Berries 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,635

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#61,529

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHoliday MoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Holiday Mood opens with a splash of red berries and chilled sorbet that feels tart and cold on warm skin. As the initial fruitiness softens, tropical hibiscus emerges alongside a clean sandalwood base. The scent stays close to the skin as a lightweight eau de cologne designed for quick refreshers. It suits casual…

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Almost a Virgin Intense opens with a bright mix of apple, red berries and pink pepper, then settles into a rosy, musky dry-down with soft woods underneath. It reads fruity floral first, with a clean musky base that keeps it smooth rather than heavy. This looks best suited to someone who likes modern rose fragrances wi…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Holiday Mood or Almost a Virgin Intense?

Almost a Virgin Intense takes 3 of 4 categories. Holiday Mood is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Almost a Virgin Intense is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Holiday Mood for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Almost a Virgin Intense for a rose and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Holiday Mood or Almost a Virgin Intense?

Almost a Virgin Intense lasts longest (Almost a Virgin Intense 80/100, Holiday Mood 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Holiday Mood or Almost a Virgin Intense?

Almost a Virgin Intense projects furthest (Almost a Virgin Intense 50/100, Holiday Mood 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Holiday Mood and Almost a Virgin Intense smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Red Berries and Sandalwood.

Is Holiday Mood or Almost a Virgin Intense better for summer or winter?

Holiday Mood suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Holiday Mood and Almost a Virgin Intense?

Holiday Mood has top notes of Sorbet and Red Berries, heart notes of Hibiscus, a base of Sandalwood. Almost a Virgin Intense has top notes of Pink Pepper, Apple and Red Berries, heart notes of Rose and Geranium, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli.