Fragrance comparison

Ninfea vs Virtus

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ninfea

Helan

2.502 votes

Rank #74,069 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Virtus

Valhom

—0 votes

Rank #72,819 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ninfea takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ninfea
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Virtus
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ninfea3/4

Virtus1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NinfeaHelan

VirtusValhom

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 15%Had 23%Want 62%

—/ 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

0%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate38

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNinfea

SillageNinfea

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value0

Category winnerNinfeaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

violet61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotItalian Mandarin

Heart

LotusEgyptian JasmineFrench VioletCarnationTurkish Rose

Base

SandalwoodTexas CedarHaitian VetiverAmberMusk

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

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Egyptian Jasmine, French Violet and Turkish Rose. Durations are only published for Virtus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,069

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#72,819

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVirtusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Helan Ninfea pairs crisp bergamot and Italian mandarin with aquatic lotus, Egyptian jasmine, and powdery French violet. The citrus top fades quickly into a soft floral bouquet anchored by Texas cedar and sandalwood. Built for warm spring mornings, it offers a gentle, natural green trail ideal for casual daytime wear.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, Ninfea or Virtus?

Ninfea lasts longest (Ninfea 60/100, Virtus 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ninfea or Virtus?

Ninfea projects furthest (Ninfea 75/100, Virtus 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ninfea and Virtus smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Egyptian Jasmine, French Violet and Turkish Rose.

Is Ninfea or Virtus better for summer or winter?

Ninfea suits day or night wear; Virtus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ninfea and Virtus?

Ninfea has top notes of Bergamot and Italian Mandarin, heart notes of Lotus, Egyptian Jasmine, French Violet and Carnation, a base of Sandalwood, Texas Cedar, Haitian Vetiver and Amber. 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.