Fragrance comparison

Obsession vs Virtù

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 83 ratings analysed

Obsession

Beary

—0 votes

Rank #74,389 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Virtù

Bois 1920

4.0283 votes

Rank #31,982 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Virtù takes 1 of 1 categories.

Obsession
Choose it for a amber and woody character.
Virtù
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Obsession0/1

Virtù1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ObsessionBeary

VirtùBois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.02/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 30%Had 18%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

48%Love

23%Like

13%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

83 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value45

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

citrus84%

oud77%

rose69%

smoky61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, amber and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseCitruses

Heart

AmberIncense

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Sandalwood

Notes

IncenseAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCitrusesSpicy NotesJuniper BerriesSandalwoodGrapefruitCedarAmberBlack PepperPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Amber, Incense and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring76

Summer31

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men79

Unisex18

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,389

PerfumerFahran S Ali, Mahran S Ali

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,982

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVirtùHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Obsession by Beary launches with a bright flash of citruses cut against velvet rose. Within twenty minutes, the initial sparkle yields to a dense heart of amber and smoky incense. The transition feels warm and heavy, shifting from a crisp floral opening into a rich Middle Eastern resin profile. agarwood and sandalwood…

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Virtù opens with bright citrus and a peppery, aromatic lift, then settles into incense, woods and patchouli with a dry, smoky warmth. It reads polished, spicy and slightly resinous rather than playful. This is the kind of unisex scent that often leans masculine in wear. It suits cooler weather best, especially if you …

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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.

Do Obsession and Virtù smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Amber, Incense and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Obsession or Virtù better for summer or winter?

Virtù suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Obsession and Virtù?

Obsession has top notes of Rose and Citruses, heart notes of Amber and Incense, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood. Virtù features Incense, Agarwood (Oud), Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Citruses and Spicy Notes.