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New Zealand vs Virilis

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

Updated 46 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Virilis takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • New Zealand

    Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • Virilis

    Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

New Zealand1/4
Virilis3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Virilis
Sillage & projection
Virilis
Value for money
New Zealand
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
New ZealandAtelier Segall & Barutti
VirilisPARIS CORNER
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 19%Had 3%Want 78%
4.38/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
75%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

4 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
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate94
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityVirilis

SillageVirilis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value92
¤ Price value81
Category winnerNew ZealandBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
musky77%
amber69%
citrus61%
amber100%
aromatic92%
vanilla84%
lavender77%
fresh spicy69%
sweet61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LavenderDried FruitsPomegranateWhiskeyPineappleSicilian LemonBergamotCinnamon
Heart
Hibiscus SeedRaspberryPearOrangewoodFreesiaPeachRed AppleTobacco Leaf
Base
Iso E SuperMuskBenzoinOakmossAtlas CedarGuaiac WoodCocoboloRed Sandalwood
Top45 to 60 minutes
LavenderMintPineappleArtemisiaCinnamonBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
AmberAmberwoodBenzoinPatchouli
Base5 to 8 hours
VanillaToffeeOakmossMusk
InformationalShared notesLavender, Pineapple, Bergamot and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Virilis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring80
Summer40
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night100
Spring75
Summer25
Fall100
Winter100
Day73
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men80
Unisex0
Women20
Men82
Unisex11
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,569

PerfumerTzivia Segall

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,278

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerVirilisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

New Zealand by Atelier Segall & Barutti opens with a sharp burst of Sicilian lemon, dried fruits, and warm whiskey before settling into a rich heart of suede, tobacco leaf, and dark chocolate. Built on a dense base of Iso E Super, Atlas cedar, and red sandalwood, this 2022 oriental floral unisex blend balances sweet f…

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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, New Zealand or Virilis?

Virilis takes 3 of 4 categories. New Zealand is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Virilis is rated 4.38/5 from 42 votes. Choose New Zealand for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Virilis for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, New Zealand or Virilis?

Virilis lasts longest (Virilis 77/100, New Zealand 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, New Zealand or Virilis?

Virilis projects furthest (Virilis 70/100, New Zealand 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do New Zealand and Virilis smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Lavender, Pineapple, Bergamot and Cinnamon.

Is New Zealand or Virilis better for summer or winter?

New Zealand suits day or night wear; Virilis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in New Zealand and Virilis?

New Zealand has top notes of Lavender, Dried Fruits, Pomegranate and Whiskey, heart notes of Hibiscus Seed, Raspberry, Pear and Orangewood, a base of Iso E Super, Musk, Benzoin and Oakmoss. 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.

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