Fragrance comparison

My Rules vs Virilis

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 66 ratings analysed

My Rules

Playboy

4.3824 votes

Rank #27,744 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Virilis

PARIS CORNER

4.3842 votes

Rank #25,709 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Virilis takes 4 of 5 categories.

My Rules
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Virilis
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

My Rules1/5

Virilis4/5

Ratings & consensus: Virilis
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Virilis
Sillage & projection: Virilis
Value for money: My Rules
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

My RulesPlayboy

VirilisPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 63%Had 8%Want 29%

4.38/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%

Category winnerVirilisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityVirilis

SillageVirilis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value81

Category winnerMy RulesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody65%

warm spicy30%

amber100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

lavender77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperBergamotMintArtemisia

Heart

LavenderHazelnutClearwoodSaltTonka Bean

Base

AmberwoodPatchouliMossCashmere Wood

Top45 to 60 minutes

LavenderMintPineappleArtemisiaCinnamonBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

AmberAmberwoodBenzoinPatchouli

Base5 to 8 hours

VanillaToffeeOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mint, Artemisia and Lavender. Durations are only published for Virilis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer47

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night93

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day73

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

Men82

Unisex11

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,744

PerfumerCoralie Spicher

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#25,709

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerVirilisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

My Rules by Playboy opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and cool mint that quickly snaps your attention. A splash of citrusy bergamot and bitter artemisia keeps the top light, preventing the spice from becoming heavy. As the initial splash calms down, a warm heart of roasted hazelnut, clearwood, and soothing lave…

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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, My Rules or Virilis?

Virilis takes 4 of 5 categories. My Rules is rated 4.38/5 from 24 votes; Virilis is rated 4.38/5 from 42 votes. Choose My Rules for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Virilis for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, My Rules or Virilis?

Virilis lasts longest (Virilis 77/100, My Rules 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, My Rules or Virilis?

Virilis projects furthest (Virilis 70/100, My Rules 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do My Rules and Virilis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Artemisia and Lavender.

Is My Rules or Virilis better for summer or winter?

My Rules suits day or night wear; Virilis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in My Rules and Virilis?

My Rules has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot, Mint and Artemisia, heart notes of Lavender, Hazelnut, Clearwood and Salt, a base of Amberwood, Patchouli, Moss and Cashmere Wood. 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.