Major Tom vs Virtuous Oud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Virtuous Oud takes 3 of 5 categories.
Major TomChoose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Virtuous OudChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Major Tom2/5
Virtuous Oud3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Virtuous Oud
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Major Tom
- Sillage & projection
- Major Tom
- Value for money
- Virtuous Oud
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Virtuous Oud
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Major TomSylhouette ParfumsVirtuous OudZaraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.76/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%
3.91/ 5 · 141 votes
Have 59%Had 10%Want 31%
Category winnerVirtuous OudRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate22%Love
44%Like
11%Ok
11%Dislike
11%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
38%Love
42%Like
11%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
100 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMajor Tom
SillageMajor Tom
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVirtuous OudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
musky92%
smoky84%
balsamic77%
warm spicy69%
woody61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh77%
musky69%
amber61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both amber, musky and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Calone
Heart
GalbanumVetiver
Base
IncenseMuskAmbroxanPatchouliMoss
Top
BergamotLemonCalone
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)AmbroxanWhite MuskFlowersLavender
Base
VetiverPatchouliSandalwood
InformationalShared notesCalone, Vetiver, Ambroxan and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring25
Summer25
Fall100
Winter100
Day33
Night100
Spring100
Summer98
Fall0
Winter29
Day–
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#23,220
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#7,091
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews31
Category winnerVirtuous OudHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMajor Tom by Sylhouette Parfums opens with a sharp, ozonic Calone top note that settles into a complex, resinous heart of galbanum and vetiver. This unisex fragrance builds a base of incense and moss, creating an atmospheric, earthy scent suited for cold autumn evenings or solitary introspection. It is an unapologetic…
Reviews →Virtuous Oud is a fresh, polished take on oud rather than a dark, heavy one. It opens with bergamot, lemon and an airy aquatic lift, then settles into soft woods, clean musk and a smooth oud note that stays refined and easy to wear. Reviews consistently frame it as classy, versatile and especially good in warm weather…
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, Major Tom or Virtuous Oud?
Virtuous Oud takes 3 of 5 categories. Major Tom is rated 3.76/5 from 19 votes; Virtuous Oud is rated 3.91/5 from 141 votes. Choose Major Tom for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Virtuous Oud for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Major Tom or Virtuous Oud?
Major Tom lasts longest (Major Tom 80/100, Virtuous Oud 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Major Tom or Virtuous Oud?
Major Tom projects furthest (Major Tom 69/100, Virtuous Oud 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Major Tom and Virtuous Oud smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, musky and woody accords. Common notes include Calone, Vetiver, Ambroxan and Patchouli.
Is Major Tom or Virtuous Oud better for summer or winter?
Major Tom suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Major Tom and Virtuous Oud?
Major Tom has top notes of Calone, heart notes of Galbanum and Vetiver, a base of Incense, Musk, Ambroxan and Patchouli. Virtuous Oud has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Calone, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Ambroxan, White Musk and Flowers, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Sandalwood.
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