Fragrance comparison

Petal Lollipop vs The Virgins

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 82 ratings analysed

Petal Lollipop

Zara

3.7442 votes

Rank #20,590 VioletWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

The Virgins

Moth and Rabbit Perfumes

4.1240 votes

Rank #20,292 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Virgins takes 6 of 7 categories.

Petal Lollipop
Choose it for a violet and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
The Virgins
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Petal Lollipop1/7

The Virgins6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Petal LollipopZara

The VirginsMoth and Rabbit Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 45%Had 11%Want 44%

4.12/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 9%Had 3%Want 87%

Category winnerThe VirginsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

36%Like

29%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

42 votes

45%Love

33%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerThe VirginsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityThe Virgins

SillageThe Virgins

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPetal LollipopBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

violet100%

white floral88%

sweet77%

rose65%

floral53%

powdery42%

powdery100%

violet92%

vanilla84%

fresh77%

rose69%

amber61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both violet, powdery and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Jasmine

Heart

VioletRose Petals

Base

Sweet Notes

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesVioletGeranium

Heart3-4 hrs

IrisRose PetalsLily-of-the-ValleyTonka BeanSiam Benzoin

Base7-9 hrs

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InformationalShared notesViolet and Rose Petals. Durations are only published for The Virgins, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring76

Summer100

Fall24

Winter12

Day100

Night6

Spring73

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Category winnerThe VirginsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

Men0

Unisex38

Women63

Date 35%Casual 28%Work 23%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,590

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#20,292

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerThe VirginsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Petal Lollipop is a soft, green floral that wears much fresher than its name suggests. Reviews point to violet, jasmine, dewy rose and even a cucumber-like brightness, with only a light touch of sweetness. It suits spring and summer best, especially daytime, office wear, or anyone who wants an airy floral that stays e…

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The Virgins by Moth and Rabbit Perfumes opens with a crisp, fizzy burst of aldehydes paired with green violet leaves and tart geranium. As the initial sparkle settles, the scent reveals a rich, powdery iris and velvety rose petals that bring to mind vintage cosmetic compacts and fine wax lipstick. Warm Siam benzoin an…

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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, Petal Lollipop or The Virgins?

The Virgins takes 6 of 7 categories. Petal Lollipop is rated 3.74/5 from 42 votes; The Virgins is rated 4.12/5 from 40 votes. Choose Petal Lollipop for a violet and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Virgins for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Petal Lollipop or The Virgins?

The Virgins lasts longest (The Virgins 75/100, Petal Lollipop 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Petal Lollipop or The Virgins?

The Virgins projects furthest (The Virgins 63/100, Petal Lollipop 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Petal Lollipop and The Virgins smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share violet, powdery and rose accords. Common notes include Violet and Rose Petals.

Is Petal Lollipop or The Virgins better for summer or winter?

For summer, Petal Lollipop is the stronger pick. For winter, The Virgins is the stronger pick. Petal Lollipop suits daytime wear; The Virgins suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Petal Lollipop and The Virgins?

Petal Lollipop has top notes of Jasmine, heart notes of Violet and Rose Petals, a base of Sweet Notes. The Virgins has top notes of Aldehydes, Violet and Geranium, heart notes of Iris, Rose Petals, Lily-of-the-Valley and Tonka Bean.