Fragrance comparison

Terra Woods vs Virtus

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 102 ratings analysed

Terra Woods

Clean

3.6068 votes

Rank #43,166 VanillaWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Virtus

Angela Ciampagna

4.2634 votes

Rank #42,199 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Virtus takes 5 of 7 categories.

Terra Woods
Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Virtus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Terra Woods2/7

Virtus5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Terra WoodsClean

VirtusAngela Ciampagna

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 36%Had 16%Want 47%

4.26/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 78%

Category winnerVirtusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

25%Dislike

1%Hate

68 votes

50%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

3%Dislike

6%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerVirtusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityVirtus

SillageVirtus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value48

Category winnerTerra WoodsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

woody92%

sweet84%

coconut77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Jasmine SambacGeranium

Heart1 to 2 hours

Coconut

Base3 to 5 hours

Woodsy NotesTonka BeanVanillaMusk

Top

NeroliJasmine SambacHyacinthLemonFigPeachRaspberryCoconut

Heart

Pine TreeOrris RootPink PepperGalbanumRosemaryIncenseClovesDavana

Base

PatchouliCedarAmberVanillaVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesJasmine Sambac, Coconut, Vanilla and Musk. Durations are only published for Terra Woods, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall95

Winter59

Day100

Night28

Spring100

Summer23

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night63

Category winnerTerra WoodsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex57

Women33

Men24

Unisex67

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,166

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,199

PerfumerAngela Ciampagna

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVirtusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clean launched Terra Woods in 2016 as a floral woody musk that blends fresh botanicals with smooth, comforting base tones. The scent opens with a crisp touch of geranium paired with subtle jasmine sambac, giving the initial spray a fresh floral brightness. As the florals settle, a creamy coconut middle note emerges, s…

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Virtus by Angela Ciampagna opens with a sharp burst of neroli and bitter galbanum before shifting into a dry forest canopy. Green fig leaves and crushed pine needles cut through a base of cedar and patchouli, creating a dark aromatic texture. Soft Jasmine Sambac and dusty orris root add a pale floral undertone that ke…

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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, Terra Woods or Virtus?

Virtus takes 5 of 7 categories. Terra Woods is rated 3.60/5 from 68 votes; Virtus is rated 4.26/5 from 34 votes. Choose Terra Woods for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Virtus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Terra Woods or Virtus?

Virtus lasts longest (Virtus 84/100, Terra Woods 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Terra Woods or Virtus?

Virtus projects furthest (Virtus 75/100, Terra Woods 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Terra Woods and Virtus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac, Coconut, Vanilla and Musk.

Is Terra Woods or Virtus better for summer or winter?

For summer, Terra Woods is the stronger pick. For winter, Virtus is the stronger pick. Terra Woods suits daytime wear; Virtus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Terra Woods and Virtus?

Terra Woods has top notes of Jasmine Sambac and Geranium, heart notes of Coconut, a base of Woodsy Notes, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Musk. Virtus has top notes of Neroli, Jasmine Sambac, Hyacinth and Lemon, heart notes of Pine Tree, Orris Root, Pink Pepper and Galbanum, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Amber and Vanilla.