Fragrance comparison

Rubin Fumée vs Virtus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 188 ratings analysed

Rubin Fumée

LPDO

3.7775 votes

Rank #14,033 AmberBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Virtus

Navitus Parfums

3.74113 votes

Rank #11,440 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Virtus takes 4 of 7 categories.

Rubin Fumée
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter.
Virtus
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Rubin Fumée3/7

Virtus4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rubin FuméeLPDO

VirtusNavitus Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 50%Had 10%Want 40%

3.74/ 5 · 113 votes

Have 30%Had 9%Want 62%

Category winnerVirtusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

37%Like

20%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

51 votes

45%Love

18%Like

11%Ok

19%Dislike

7%Hate

113 votes

Category winnerRubin FuméeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityVirtus

SillageVirtus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value45

Category winnerRubin FuméeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

balsamic92%

fresh spicy84%

smoky77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

tobacco84%

amber77%

honey69%

woody61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegAromatic NotesDavana

Heart

IncensePatchouliFloral Notes

Base

Gourmand AccordAmbergrisTonkaMusk

Top

NutmegDavanaCardamomSaffronBergamot

Heart

HoneyCinnamonBeeswaxFig NectarClary SageMango

Base

TobaccoBenzoinPatchouliVanillaLabdanumDriftwoodAmbergrisMusk

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Davana, Patchouli and Ambergris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring34

Summer24

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring38

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRubin FuméeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex67

Women8

Men55

Unisex40

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,033

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#11,440

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerVirtusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rubin Fumée by LPDO delivers a complex, aromatic opening built on sharp nutmeg and davana. This unisex scent quickly transitions into a smoky incense heart, grounded by an amber-heavy base. It is a bold choice for cooler weather, appealing to those who prefer textured, spicy compositions over simple sweetness. Expect …

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Virtus by Navitus Parfums is a rich warm spicy unisex perfume centered on dark tobacco leaf, golden beeswax, and dried fig nectar. Nose Bertrand Duchaufour opens the scent with a pungent kick of nutmeg, saffron, and crushed cardamom before revealing a thick honeyed heart. As it settles, smooth vanilla, labdanum resin,…

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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 is better, Rubin Fumée or Virtus?

Virtus takes 4 of 7 categories. Rubin Fumée is rated 3.77/5 from 75 votes; Virtus is rated 3.74/5 from 113 votes. Choose Rubin Fumée for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Virtus for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Rubin Fumée or Virtus?

Virtus lasts longest (Virtus 71/100, Rubin Fumée 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rubin Fumée or Virtus?

Virtus projects furthest (Virtus 67/100, Rubin Fumée 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rubin Fumée and Virtus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Davana, Patchouli and Ambergris.

Is Rubin Fumée or Virtus better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rubin Fumée is the stronger pick. For winter, Rubin Fumée is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rubin Fumée and Virtus?

Rubin Fumée has top notes of Nutmeg, Aromatic Notes and Davana, heart notes of Incense, Patchouli and Floral Notes, a base of Gourmand Accord, Ambergris, Tonka and Musk. Virtus has top notes of Nutmeg, Davana, Cardamom and Saffron, heart notes of Honey, Cinnamon, Beeswax and Fig Nectar, a base of Tobacco, Benzoin, Patchouli and Vanilla.