Fragrance comparison

Narcos'is vs Green Virus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,280 ratings analysed

5 wins

Narcos'is

Vertus

3.692,143 votes

Rank #5,198 FruityAromatic

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72%scent match

Closely related

Green Virus

Richard

3.60137 votes

Rank #15,940 FruityWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narcos'is takes 5 of 7 categories.

Narcos'is
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Green Virus
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Narcos'is5/7

Green Virus2/7

Ratings & consensus: Narcos'is
Community sentiment: Narcos'is
Longevity: Narcos'is
Sillage & projection: Narcos'is
Value for money: Green Virus
Versatility: Green Virus
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Narcos'is

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Narcos'isVertus

Green VirusRichard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 2,143 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

3.60/ 5 · 137 votes

Have 42%Had 18%Want 40%

Category winnerNarcos'isRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

31%Like

11%Ok

17%Dislike

7%Hate

2,143 votes

31%Love

32%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

9%Hate

137 votes

Category winnerNarcos'isMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityNarcos'is

SillageNarcos'is

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value46

Category winnerGreen VirusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

tropical69%

amber61%

fruity100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

tropical61%

Scent match72%Closely related · both fruity, aromatic and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RhubarbCardamomCoffeeMandarin Orange

Heart

MangoGingerAmber

Base

VetiverPeachAmbergris

Notes

RhubarbMangoCitrusesPatchouliPeachVetiverCardamomAmbergrisCedarCoffee

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRhubarb, Cardamom, Coffee and Mango. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter82

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer82

Fall0

Winter49

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGreen VirusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex61

Women29

Men5

Unisex59

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,198

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#15,940

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerNarcos'isHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vertus Narcos'is is a heavy fruit-and-smoke signature that pairs tart rhubarb with pulpy tropical mango. This unisex fragrance stands out in warm weather, offering a bold choice for enthusiasts who want to skip clean designer scents in favor of a sweet, weed-like green complexity.

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Green Virus by Richard is a high-energy aromatic green fragrance that thrives in the heat. It leans heavily on tart rhubarb, juicy mango, and a sharp, herbal twist that keeps it feeling prickly and alive. Designed for those who want a bold, unconventional presence, this scent performs best when the weather is warm and…

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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, Narcos'is or Green Virus?

Narcos'is takes 5 of 7 categories. Narcos'is is rated 3.69/5 from 2,143 votes; Green Virus is rated 3.60/5 from 137 votes. Choose Narcos'is for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Green Virus for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Narcos'is or Green Virus?

Narcos'is lasts longest (Narcos'is 76/100, Green Virus 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narcos'is or Green Virus?

Narcos'is projects furthest (Narcos'is 70/100, Green Virus 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narcos'is and Green Virus smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Rhubarb, Cardamom, Coffee and Mango.

Is Narcos'is or Green Virus better for summer or winter?

For summer, Green Virus is the stronger pick. For winter, Narcos'is is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narcos'is and Green Virus?

Narcos'is has top notes of Rhubarb, Cardamom, Coffee and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Mango, Ginger and Amber, a base of Vetiver, Peach and Ambergris. Green Virus features Rhubarb, Mango, Citruses, Patchouli and Peach.