Fragrance comparison

Targa vs Virtù

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 174 ratings analysed

Targa

Blackbird

3.9391 votes

Rank #9,892 WoodyAmber

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59%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Virtù

Bois 1920

4.0283 votes

Rank #32,189 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Virtù takes 4 of 7 categories.

Targa
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Virtù
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Targa3/7

Virtù4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TargaBlackbird

VirtùBois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

4.02/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 30%Had 18%Want 52%

Category winnerVirtùRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

91 votes

48%Love

23%Like

13%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

83 votes

Category winnerVirtùMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTarga

SillageVirtù

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value45

Category winnerTargaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber90%

balsamic80%

fresh spicy70%

aromatic60%

warm spicy50%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green Bell PepperOpoponaxOlibanumCarawayBergamotGeraniumCitruses

Heart

ResinsCypriol Oil or NagarmothaChoya LobanBlack PepperNutmeg

Base

IncenseGuaiac WoodOakAgarwood (Oud)Teak WoodCedarSandalwoodMyrrh

Notes

IncenseAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCitrusesSpicy NotesJuniper BerriesSandalwoodGrapefruitCedarAmberBlack PepperPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Black Pepper and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer12

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring76

Summer31

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night–

Category winnerVirtùMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men79

Unisex18

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,892

PerfumerAaron Way

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#32,189

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTargaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blackbird Targa opens with an intense blast of choya loban, green bell pepper, and burning cedar that smells like fresh asphalt beside a winter campfire. Omani frankincense and opoponax add a dry resinous backbone, while caraway and black pepper spark a sharp, prickling heat across the opening. As the acrid top settle…

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Virtù opens with bright citrus and a peppery, aromatic lift, then settles into incense, woods and patchouli with a dry, smoky warmth. It reads polished, spicy and slightly resinous rather than playful. This is the kind of unisex scent that often leans masculine in wear. It suits cooler weather best, especially if you …

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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, Targa or Virtù?

Virtù takes 4 of 7 categories. Targa is rated 3.93/5 from 91 votes; Virtù is rated 4.02/5 from 83 votes. Choose Targa for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Virtù for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Targa or Virtù?

Targa lasts longest (Targa 72/100, Virtù 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Targa or Virtù?

Virtù projects furthest (Virtù 64/100, Targa 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Targa and Virtù smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Black Pepper and Incense.

Is Targa or Virtù better for summer or winter?

For summer, Virtù is the stronger pick. For winter, Targa is the stronger pick. Virtù suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Targa and Virtù?

Targa has top notes of Green Bell Pepper, Opoponax, Olibanum and Caraway, heart notes of Resins, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Choya Loban and Black Pepper, a base of Incense, Guaiac Wood, Oak and Agarwood (Oud). Virtù features Incense, Agarwood (Oud), Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Citruses and Spicy Notes.