Fragrance comparison

Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme vs Virtus

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,259 ratings analysed

1 wins

Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.251,258 votes

Rank #155 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Virtus

Above

3.001 votes

Rank #72,154 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme takes 1 of 1 categories.

Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Virtus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character.

Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme1/1

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: Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Van Cleef & Arpels pour HommeVan Cleef & Arpels

VirtusAbove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 1,258 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

33%Like

2%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

1,258 votes

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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

rose61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

herbal84%

soft spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

lavender61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderJuniper BerriesBasilGreen NotesCarawaySageBergamotMarjoram

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseCarnationPatchouliVetiverClovesJasmineSpicy NotesCedar

Base8-12 hrs

LeatherOakmossMuskSandalwoodLabdanumAmberCoconut

Top

LavenderSagePink PepperBasil

Heart

CedarAmberJasmine

Base

White WoodsCoumarinSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLavender, Basil, Sage and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day57

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#155

PerfumerLouis Monnet

Launched—

Reviews201

Overall rank#72,154

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVan Cleef & Arpels pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme is a dark, uncompromising leather fragrance built around bitter herbs, velvety rose, and damp oakmoss. First launched in 1978, it opens with a bracing blast of green basil, aromatic lavender, and crisp juniper berries that immediately feels like stepping into a cold pine forest. As the he…

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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.

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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, Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme or Virtus?

Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme takes 1 of 1 categories. Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme is rated 4.25/5 from 1,258 votes; Virtus is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Virtus for a woody and aromatic character.

Do Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme and Virtus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Basil, Sage and Jasmine.

Is Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme or Virtus better for summer or winter?

Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme and Virtus?

Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Basil and Green Notes, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Patchouli and Vetiver, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Musk and Sandalwood. 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.