Fragrance comparison

Rose Scandal vs The Virgins

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rose Scandal

G Parfums

3.002 votes

Rank #66,845 PowderyWoody

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55%scent match

Closely related

The Virgins

Moth and Rabbit Perfumes

4.1240 votes

Rank #20,736 PowderyViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Scandal takes 3 of 4 categories.

Rose Scandal
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
The Virgins
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Rose Scandal3/4

The Virgins1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose ScandalG Parfums

The VirginsMoth and Rabbit Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.12/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 9%Had 3%Want 87%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

45%Love

33%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityRose Scandal

SillageRose Scandal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

violet84%

rose77%

amber69%

floral61%

powdery100%

violet92%

vanilla84%

fresh77%

rose69%

amber61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both powdery, violet and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletRose

Base6-10+ hrs

SandalwoodTonka BeanAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesVioletGeranium

Heart3-4 hrs

IrisRose PetalsLily-of-the-ValleyTonka BeanSiam Benzoin

Base7-9 hrs

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Category winnerRose ScandalLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Spring73

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 40%Party 26%Casual 19%Work 15%

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#66,845

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,736

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerThe VirginsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Scandal by G Parfums cuts against typical sweet floral stereotypes. The first spritz delivers an abrupt, fizzy rush of aldehydes and tart green geranium. Give it two minutes. The initial alcohol flash dissipates quickly, revealing a velvet core of dark Bulgarian rose and candied violet petal accords. It feels pow…

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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, Rose Scandal or The Virgins?

Rose Scandal takes 3 of 4 categories. Rose Scandal is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; The Virgins is rated 4.12/5 from 40 votes. Choose Rose Scandal for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The Virgins for a powdery and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Scandal or The Virgins?

Rose Scandal lasts longest (Rose Scandal 80/100, The Virgins 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Scandal or The Virgins?

Rose Scandal projects furthest (Rose Scandal 75/100, The Virgins 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Scandal and The Virgins smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, violet and rose accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Geranium and Violet.

Is Rose Scandal or The Virgins better for summer or winter?

Rose Scandal suits evening wear; The Virgins suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Scandal and The Virgins?

Rose Scandal has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley and Geranium, heart notes of Violet and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Amber and Patchouli. The Virgins has top notes of Aldehydes, Violet and Geranium, heart notes of Iris, Rose Petals, Lily-of-the-Valley and Tonka Bean.