Kibrit Ahmar vs Virtù
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Kibrit Ahmar takes 3 of 4 categories.
Kibrit AhmarChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
VirtùChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Kibrit Ahmar3/4
Virtù1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Kibrit Ahmar
- Sillage & projection
- Kibrit Ahmar
- Value for money
- Kibrit Ahmar
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Virtù
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Kibrit AhmarShiraz ParfumsVirtùBois 1920Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%
4.02/ 5 · 83 votes
Have 30%Had 18%Want 52%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
48%Love
23%Like
13%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
83 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityKibrit Ahmar
SillageKibrit Ahmar
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKibrit AhmarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
green69%
earthy61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
amber69%
aromatic61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LimeCitrusesPink PepperThymeBergamotAppleLemonPineapple
Heart
Bulgarian RoseGeraniumGalbanumHay
Base
AmberCedarWoodsy NotesVetiverCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliWhite Musk
Notes
IncenseAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCitrusesSpicy NotesJuniper BerriesSandalwoodGrapefruitCedarAmberBlack PepperPatchouli
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Amber, Cedar and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring76
Summer31
Fall100
Winter72
Day100
Night–
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#53,954
PerfumerAitzaz Mirza
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#32,189
PerfumerChris Maurice
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerVirtùHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKibrit Ahmar opens with a loud splash of lime and grapefruit, backed by a warm pinch of pink pepper. As it sits on the skin, a dry hay accord and Bulgarian rose emerge to pull the scent away from simple citrus territory. The drydown settles into a heavy base of cypriol oil, vetiver, and cedar. It is a dense, grassy fo…
Reviews →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 …
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, Kibrit Ahmar or Virtù?
Kibrit Ahmar takes 3 of 4 categories. Kibrit Ahmar is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Virtù is rated 4.02/5 from 83 votes. Choose Kibrit Ahmar for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Virtù for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Kibrit Ahmar or Virtù?
Kibrit Ahmar lasts longest (Kibrit Ahmar 100/100, Virtù 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Kibrit Ahmar or Virtù?
Kibrit Ahmar projects furthest (Kibrit Ahmar 100/100, Virtù 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Kibrit Ahmar and Virtù smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citruses, Amber, Cedar and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.
Is Kibrit Ahmar or Virtù better for summer or winter?
Kibrit Ahmar suits day or night wear; Virtù suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Kibrit Ahmar and Virtù?
Kibrit Ahmar has top notes of Lime, Citruses, Pink Pepper and Thyme, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Geranium, Galbanum and Hay, a base of Amber, Cedar, Woodsy Notes and Vetiver. Virtù features Incense, Agarwood (Oud), Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Citruses and Spicy Notes.
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