Fragrance comparison

Maestà vs Virilis

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 43 ratings analysed

Maestà

Maestro

5.001 votes

Rank #52,840 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Virilis

PARIS CORNER

4.3842 votes

Rank #25,806 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Virilis takes 4 of 4 categories.

Maestà
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Virilis
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Maestà0/4

Virilis4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MaestàMaestro

VirilisPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

4.38/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

60%Love

24%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityVirilis

SillageVirilis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value81

Category winnerVirilisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

herbal70%

green60%

lavender50%

amber100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

lavender77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon ZestArtemisiaBergamotMint

Heart

PineappleLavenderGeranium

Base

Iso E SuperSandalwoodTonka BeanAmberwoodCedar

Top45 to 60 minutes

LavenderMintPineappleArtemisiaCinnamonBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

AmberAmberwoodBenzoinPatchouli

Base5 to 8 hours

VanillaToffeeOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Bergamot, Mint and Pineapple. Durations are only published for Virilis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day73

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men82

Unisex11

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,806

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerVirilisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maestà is a fresh aromatic fougere that balances bright Mediterranean citrus with clean herbs and a modern woody base. It suits active individuals who want a clean, daily scent that transitions easily from a morning workout to a casual dinner. The scent is versatile and stays breezy without losing its structure.

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Virilis by PARIS CORNER is an oriental fougere fragrance for men built around aromatic freshness and rich, resinous warmth. The scent opens with a burst of crisp bergamot, sharp mint, and aromatic lavender, cut through by juicy pineapple and warm cinnamon. As the initial brightness settles, an earthy blend of patchoul…

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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, Maestà or Virilis?

Virilis takes 4 of 4 categories. Maestà is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Virilis is rated 4.38/5 from 42 votes. Choose Maestà for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Virilis for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Maestà or Virilis?

Virilis lasts longest (Virilis 77/100, Maestà 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maestà or Virilis?

Virilis projects furthest (Virilis 70/100, Maestà 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maestà and Virilis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Bergamot, Mint and Pineapple.

Is Maestà or Virilis better for summer or winter?

Maestà suits daytime wear; Virilis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maestà and Virilis?

Maestà has top notes of Lemon Zest, Artemisia, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Pineapple, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Iso E Super, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Amberwood. Virilis has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Pineapple and Artemisia, heart notes of Amber, Amberwood, Benzoin and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Toffee, Oakmoss and Musk.