Fragrance comparison

LA MAR vs Virtus

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 417 ratings analysed

LA MAR

House of BŌ

4.22383 votes

Rank #24,693 White FloralMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Virtus

Angela Ciampagna

4.2634 votes

Rank #39,441 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Virtus takes 5 of 7 categories.

LA MAR
Choose it for a white floral and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Virtus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

LA MAR2/7

Virtus5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LA MARHouse of BŌ

VirtusAngela Ciampagna

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 383 votes

Have 33%Had 3%Want 63%

4.26/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 78%

Category winnerLA MARRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

32%Like

14%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

383 votes

50%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

3%Dislike

6%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerVirtusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityVirtus

SillageVirtus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value48

Category winnerVirtusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

marine88%

coconut77%

tuberose65%

lactonic53%

aromatic42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match11%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaSea waterPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Indian TuberoseJasmine SambacGinger

Base6-8 hrs

CoconutAlmond MilkOlibanum

Top

NeroliJasmine SambacHyacinthLemonFigPeachRaspberryCoconut

Heart

Pine TreeOrris RootPink PepperGalbanumRosemaryIncenseClovesDavana

Base

PatchouliCedarAmberVanillaVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Jasmine Sambac and Coconut. Durations are only published for LA MAR, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer23

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night63

Category winnerVirtusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

Casual 36%Date 30%Work 20%Party 14%

Men24

Unisex67

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,693

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,441

PerfumerAngela Ciampagna

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLA MARHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of BŌ LA MAR captures the scent of sun-warmed skin coming straight out of the ocean. The opening pairs creamy gardenia blossoms with a brisk splash of salty sea water and a subtle prickle of pink pepper. As the floral core settles, rich Indian tuberose and jasmine emerge over a smooth base of coconut and almond …

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Virtus by Angela Ciampagna opens with a sharp burst of neroli and bitter galbanum before shifting into a dry forest canopy. Green fig leaves and crushed pine needles cut through a base of cedar and patchouli, creating a dark aromatic texture. Soft Jasmine Sambac and dusty orris root add a pale floral undertone that ke…

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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, LA MAR or Virtus?

Virtus takes 5 of 7 categories. LA MAR is rated 4.22/5 from 383 votes; Virtus is rated 4.26/5 from 34 votes. Choose LA MAR for a white floral and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Virtus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, LA MAR or Virtus?

Virtus lasts longest (Virtus 84/100, LA MAR 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, LA MAR or Virtus?

Virtus projects furthest (Virtus 75/100, LA MAR 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do LA MAR and Virtus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Jasmine Sambac and Coconut.

Is LA MAR or Virtus better for summer or winter?

For summer, Virtus is the stronger pick. For winter, Virtus is the stronger pick. LA MAR suits daytime wear; Virtus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in LA MAR and Virtus?

LA MAR has top notes of Gardenia, Sea water and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Indian Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac and Ginger, a base of Coconut, Almond Milk and Olibanum. Virtus has top notes of Neroli, Jasmine Sambac, Hyacinth and Lemon, heart notes of Pine Tree, Orris Root, Pink Pepper and Galbanum, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Amber and Vanilla.