The Baron vs Virtus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Baron takes 1 of 1 categories.
The BaronChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
VirtusChoose it for a woody and aromatic character.
The Baron1/1
Virtus0/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Baron
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The BaronEvyanVirtusAboveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 53%Had 19%Want 28%
3.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate52%Love
24%Like
10%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
0%Love
0%Like
100%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus91%
white floral83%
fresh spicy74%
lavender65%
herbal56%
woody100%
aromatic92%
herbal84%
soft spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
lavender61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
LavenderBergamotLemonBasilCoriander
Heart2-4 hrs
Orange BlossomJasmineRoseSageCarnation
Base6-8 hrs
PatchouliCedarVetiverMuskSandalwood
Top
LavenderSagePink PepperBasil
Heart
CedarAmberJasmine
Base
White WoodsCoumarinSandalwood
InformationalShared notesLavender, Basil, Jasmine and Sage. Durations are only published for The Baron, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring78
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day78
Night100
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#21,469
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#72,154
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerThe BaronHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe Baron by Evyan is a vintage aromatic cologne that pairs crisp citrus and garden herbs with a surprisingly lush floral heart. Sprayed on skin, it opens with a brisk snap of bergamot, tart lemon, and sharp lavender before settling into spicy carnation and powdery orange blossom. The dry-down stays grounded in clean …
Reviews →Virtus by Above is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Virtus was launched in 2019. Top notes are Lavender, Sage, Pink Pepper and Basil; middle notes are Cedar, Amber and Jasmine; base notes are White Woods, Coumarin and Sandalwood.
Reviews →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, The Baron or Virtus?
The Baron takes 1 of 1 categories. The Baron is rated 4.14/5 from 21 votes; Virtus is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose The Baron for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Virtus for a woody and aromatic character.
Do The Baron and Virtus smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal accords. Common notes include Lavender, Basil, Jasmine and Sage.
Is The Baron or Virtus better for summer or winter?
The Baron suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Baron and Virtus?
The Baron has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon and Basil, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Rose and Sage, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Vetiver and Musk. Virtus has top notes of Lavender, Sage, Pink Pepper and Basil, heart notes of Cedar, Amber and Jasmine, a base of White Woods, Coumarin and Sandalwood.
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