Fragrance comparison

Studio Scent vs Virilis

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 182 ratings analysed

Studio Scent

Kismet Olfactive

4.27140 votes

Rank #7,599 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Virilis

PARIS CORNER

4.3842 votes

Rank #25,709 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Virilis takes 5 of 7 categories.

Studio Scent
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Virilis
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Studio Scent2/7

Virilis5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Studio ScentKismet Olfactive

VirilisPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 140 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

4.38/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%

Category winnerVirilisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

26%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

114 votes

60%Love

24%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerStudio ScentMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityVirilis

SillageVirilis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value81

Category winnerVirilisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

green84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

amber100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

lavender77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both lavender and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

FigBlack TeaLavender

Base

Palo SantoOakmossAmberwood

Top45 to 60 minutes

LavenderMintPineappleArtemisiaCinnamonBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

AmberAmberwoodBenzoinPatchouli

Base5 to 8 hours

VanillaToffeeOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Oakmoss and Amberwood. Durations are only published for Virilis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer63

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day73

Night100

Category winnerVirilisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex76

Women20

Men82

Unisex11

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,599

PerfumerShabnam Tavakol

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#25,709

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerStudio ScentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Studio Scent by Kismet Olfactive is an aromatic woody fragrance that hinges on a realistic green fig and dry black tea. It feels best suited for crisp spring days when you need something grounded but uplifting. With notes of palo santo and oakmoss, it avoids common sweetness, offering a clean, professional profile for…

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Virilis by PARIS CORNER is an oriental fougere fragrance for men built around aromatic freshness and rich, resinous warmth. The scent opens with a burst of crisp bergamot, sharp mint, and aromatic lavender, cut through by juicy pineapple and warm cinnamon. As the initial brightness settles, an earthy blend of patchoul…

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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, Studio Scent or Virilis?

Virilis takes 5 of 7 categories. Studio Scent is rated 4.27/5 from 140 votes; Virilis is rated 4.38/5 from 42 votes. Choose Studio Scent for a woody and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Virilis for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Studio Scent or Virilis?

Virilis lasts longest (Virilis 77/100, Studio Scent 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Studio Scent or Virilis?

Virilis projects furthest (Virilis 70/100, Studio Scent 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Studio Scent and Virilis smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lavender and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Oakmoss and Amberwood.

Is Studio Scent or Virilis better for summer or winter?

For summer, Studio Scent is the stronger pick. For winter, Virilis is the stronger pick. Virilis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Studio Scent and Virilis?

Studio Scent has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Fig, Black Tea and Lavender, a base of Palo Santo, Oakmoss and Amberwood. Virilis has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Pineapple and Artemisia, heart notes of Amber, Amberwood, Benzoin and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Toffee, Oakmoss and Musk.