Fragrance comparison

Neroli Oud vs Virtus

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 53 ratings analysed

Neroli Oud

Au Pays de la Fleur d’Oranger

3.5352 votes

Rank #16,619 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Virtus

Mavroki

5.001 votes

Rank #47,117 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Virtus takes 3 of 4 categories.

Neroli Oud
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Virtus
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall.

Neroli Oud1/4

Virtus3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Neroli OudAu Pays de la Fleur d’Oranger

VirtusMavroki

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.53/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 52%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

48%Like

7%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityVirtus

SillageVirtus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVirtusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus90%

oud80%

sweet70%

fruity60%

fresh spicy50%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomBergamot

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)JasmineFruity NotesRose

Base

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Top

BergamotLemonGrapefruitLavender

Heart

RoseJasmineOrange BlossomPeachPineappleSaffronPimento

Base

CedarAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodLeatherAmberMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Agarwood (Oud) and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer83

Fall100

Winter83

Day88

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,619

PerfumerJean-Claude Gigodot

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#47,117

PerfumerNejla Barbir

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNeroli OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Neroli Oud is a bright, sun-drenched floral fragrance centered on Mediterranean orange blossom and rich, resinous oud. Launched in 2015, this composition offers a distinct contrast between crisp, citrus-forward top notes and a deep, woody base. It suits those seeking a bold, solar scent for warmer evenings or transiti…

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Virtus opens bright and assertive, with bergamot, lemon and grapefruit pushed by aromatic lavender and a spicy edge. As it settles, the scent turns warmer and fuller, bringing in florals, soft fruit, saffron and pimento over woods, leather, amber and a light vanilla finish. It reads masculine, polished and bold, with …

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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 is better, Neroli Oud or Virtus?

Virtus takes 3 of 4 categories. Neroli Oud is rated 3.53/5 from 52 votes; Virtus is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Neroli Oud for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Virtus for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Neroli Oud or Virtus?

They last about the same: Virtus 80/100, Neroli Oud 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Neroli Oud or Virtus?

Virtus projects furthest (Virtus 75/100, Neroli Oud 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Neroli Oud and Virtus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Agarwood (Oud) and Jasmine.

Is Neroli Oud or Virtus better for summer or winter?

Neroli Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neroli Oud and Virtus?

Neroli Oud has top notes of Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Jasmine, Fruity Notes and Rose. Virtus has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit and Lavender, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Peach, a base of Cedar, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Leather.