Fragrance comparison

Panthere vs Virtus

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

3 wins

Panthere

John Mac Steed

4.333 votes

Rank #51,616 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Virtus

Angela Ciampagna

4.2634 votes

Rank #40,845 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Panthere takes 3 of 4 categories.

Panthere
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Virtus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Panthere3/4

Virtus1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Panthere
Sillage & projection: Panthere
Value for money: Panthere
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

PanthereJohn Mac Steed

VirtusAngela Ciampagna

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 22%Had 15%Want 63%

4.26/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

50%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

3%Dislike

6%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityPanthere

SillagePanthere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value48

Category winnerPanthereBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

balsamic84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, green and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesGalbanumHyacinthMandarin OrangeOrangeMarigoldBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyNarcissusOrange BlossomRoseRosemary

Base8-12 hrs

IncensePatchouliOakSandalwoodVetiverCedar

Top

NeroliJasmine SambacHyacinthLemonFigPeachRaspberryCoconut

Heart

Pine TreeOrris RootPink PepperGalbanumRosemaryIncenseClovesDavana

Base

PatchouliCedarAmberVanillaVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Hyacinth, Orris Root and Rosemary. Durations are only published for Panthere, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day56

Night100

Spring100

Summer23

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Date 36%Party 24%Work 21%Casual 18%

Men24

Unisex67

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,616

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,845

PerfumerAngela Ciampagna

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVirtusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Panthere by John Mac Steed opens with an aggressive burst of soapy aldehydes and bitter galbanum. It bites hard. Sharp hyacinth and tart black currant cut through the initial haze before plush jasmine and powdery orris root take over the heart. Give it thirty minutes. The drydown drops into a dense thicket of smoky in…

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Virtus by Angela Ciampagna opens with a sharp burst of neroli and bitter galbanum before shifting into a dry forest canopy. Green fig leaves and crushed pine needles cut through a base of cedar and patchouli, creating a dark aromatic texture. Soft Jasmine Sambac and dusty orris root add a pale floral undertone that ke…

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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, Panthere or Virtus?

Panthere takes 3 of 4 categories. Panthere is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Virtus is rated 4.26/5 from 34 votes. Choose Panthere for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Virtus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Panthere or Virtus?

Panthere lasts longest (Panthere 90/100, Virtus 84/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Panthere or Virtus?

Panthere projects furthest (Panthere 83/100, Virtus 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Panthere and Virtus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Hyacinth, Orris Root and Rosemary.

Is Panthere or Virtus better for summer or winter?

Panthere suits evening wear; Virtus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Panthere and Virtus?

Panthere has top notes of Aldehydes, Galbanum, Hyacinth and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orris Root, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Narcissus, a base of Incense, Patchouli, Oak and Sandalwood. Virtus has top notes of Neroli, Jasmine Sambac, Hyacinth and Lemon, heart notes of Pine Tree, Orris Root, Pink Pepper and Galbanum, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Amber and Vanilla.