Fragrance comparison

Lavanda vs Virgile

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 833 ratings analysed

Lavanda

Granado

3.81160 votes

Rank #17,716 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Virgile

Sylvaine Delacourte

3.95673 votes

Rank #2,000 AromaticVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Virgile takes 5 of 7 categories.

Lavanda
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Virgile
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Lavanda2/7

Virgile5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LavandaGranado

VirgileSylvaine Delacourte

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 160 votes

Have 61%Had 12%Want 27%

3.95/ 5 · 673 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerVirgileRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

34%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

160 votes

39%Love

41%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

469 votes

Category winnerVirgileMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityVirgile

SillageVirgile

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value59

Category winnerLavandaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender88%

woody77%

fresh spicy65%

musky53%

herbal42%

aromatic100%

vanilla88%

herbal77%

soft spicy65%

fresh spicy53%

woody42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RosemarySageMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderPeonyRose

Base

CedarMuskAmber

Top

RosemaryPink PepperBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

SageGeraniumRose

Base

Natural VanillaCedarLeather

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Sage, Mandarin Orange and Rose. 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

Summer97

Fall69

Winter54

Day100

Night51

Spring84

Summer59

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night39

Category winnerLavandaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex74

Women13

Men8

Unisex57

Women35

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,716

PerfumerMarion Costero

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#2,000

PerfumerIrene Farmachidi, Sylvaine Delacourte

Launched—

Reviews133

Category winnerVirgileHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marion Costero composed Lavanda for Granado in 2021 as a sharp, aromatic take on traditional lavender. The opening hits immediately with crushed rosemary, savory sage, and a brief flash of mandarin orange. Unlike soft bath cosmetics, the heart pairs photorealistic lavender with light peony and rose, keeping the floral…

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Virgile by Sylvaine Delacourte opens with a sharp, herbal hit of rosemary and sage before settling into a warm, creamy natural vanilla base. It is a clean and contemplative scent, perfect for spring days when you want something tranquil yet distinctive. This unisex composition offers a modern, aromatic twist on a clas…

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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 is better, Lavanda or Virgile?

Virgile takes 5 of 7 categories. Lavanda is rated 3.81/5 from 160 votes; Virgile is rated 3.95/5 from 673 votes. Choose Lavanda for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Virgile for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lavanda or Virgile?

Virgile lasts longest (Virgile 72/100, Lavanda 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lavanda or Virgile?

Virgile projects furthest (Virgile 60/100, Lavanda 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lavanda and Virgile smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and herbal accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Sage, Mandarin Orange and Rose.

Is Lavanda or Virgile better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lavanda is the stronger pick. For winter, Virgile is the stronger pick. Lavanda suits daytime wear; Virgile suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lavanda and Virgile?

Lavanda has top notes of Rosemary, Sage and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Peony and Rose, a base of Cedar, Musk and Amber. Virgile has top notes of Rosemary, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Sage, Geranium and Rose, a base of Natural Vanilla, Cedar and Leather.