Fragrance comparison

Milonga vs Virtus

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

5 wins

Milonga

Diadema Exclusif

4.258 votes

Rank #37,145 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Virtus

Valhom

—0 votes

Rank #65,662 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Milonga takes 5 of 5 categories.

Milonga
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Virtus
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Milonga5/5

Virtus0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MilongaDiadema Exclusif

VirtusValhom

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 10%Had 10%Want 79%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityMilonga

SillageMilonga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value0

Category winnerMilongaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

patchouli77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

violet61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Tiare FlowerCalabrian bergamotSicilian MandarinGingerMadagascar Cloves

Heart2-4 hrs

Indonesian Patchouli LeafHaitian VetiverAustralian Sandalwood

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberEgyptian JasmineTonka BeanMadagascar VanillaTuberoseWhite Musk

Top20-30 mins

French VioletIrisCalabrian bergamotSageTurkish RoseEgyptian Jasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

Texas CedarSandalwoodCinnamonIndonesian Patchouli LeafMadagascar Cloves

Base6-8 hrs

Guaiac WoodAgarwood (Oud)AmberHaitian VetiverWhite MuskIncense

Category winnerMilongaLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day62

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 33%Work 28%Casual 25%Party 14%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 33%Work 31%Casual 23%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,145

PerfumerPier Luigi Salvi

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#65,662

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMilongaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Milonga starts with an odd, sharp pop. Spicy ginger and pungent Madagascar cloves collide directly with tart Calabrian bergamot, creating a momentarily muddy opening before the alcohol flash clears. Within ten minutes, lush tiare flower and Egyptian jasmine sweep in to soften that prickly spice. The scent turns creamy…

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Valhom Virtus opens with a powdery blast of French violet and cool iris, sharpened gently by Calabrian bergamot and earthy sage. As the initial freshness settles, the heart reveals dry Texas cedar, warm cinnamon, and creamy sandalwood, giving the scent a sturdy woody core with a touch of baking spice. The dry-down tur…

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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 lasts longer, Milonga or Virtus?

Milonga lasts longest (Milonga 57/100, Virtus 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Milonga or Virtus?

Milonga projects furthest (Milonga 68/100, Virtus 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Milonga and Virtus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Madagascar Cloves, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Milonga or Virtus better for summer or winter?

Milonga suits daytime wear; Virtus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Milonga and Virtus?

Milonga has top notes of Tiare Flower, Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian Mandarin and Ginger, heart notes of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Haitian Vetiver and Australian Sandalwood, a base of Amber, Egyptian Jasmine, Tonka Bean and Madagascar Vanilla. Virtus has top notes of French Violet, Iris, Calabrian bergamot and Sage, heart notes of Texas Cedar, Sandalwood, Cinnamon and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, a base of Guaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Haitian Vetiver.