Fragrance comparison

Veil Of Orris vs Virgin

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

5 wins

Veil Of Orris

Selcouth

4.6232 votes

Rank #26,708 PowderyAmber

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Virgin

G Parfums

3.7020 votes

Rank #50,031 SweetMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Veil Of Orris takes 5 of 5 categories.

Veil Of Orris
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Virgin
Choose it for a sweet and musky character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Veil Of Orris5/5

Virgin0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Veil Of OrrisSelcouth

VirginG Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.62/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 37%Had 2%Want 62%

3.70/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 18%Had 15%Want 68%

Category winnerVeil Of OrrisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

78%Love

6%Like

16%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

30%Love

30%Like

25%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityVeil Of Orris

SillageVeil Of Orris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value55

Category winnerVeil Of OrrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

iris69%

woody61%

sweet100%

musky92%

powdery84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

fruity61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both powdery, vanilla and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orris RootCognacCardamomPlumBergamot

Heart

Bourbon VanillaLavenderAmberPowdery NotesVioletFruits

Base

BenzoinSandalwoodMaltolSuedePatchouliCedarwood

Notes

Whipped CreamMuskCedarRoseCardamomPink PepperLemonPlumVioletAmberFruits

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Plum, Amber and Violet. Durations are only published for Virgin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer63

Fall100

Winter95

Day42

Night100

Spring86

Summer100

Fall57

Winter14

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex65

Women6

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 39%Work 31%Date 21%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,708

PerfumerAbdulaziz Alshaibani

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#50,031

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerVeil Of OrrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Veil Of Orris by Selcouth opens with a sophisticated blend of cognac, plum, and bright bergamot. The heart centers on a powdery orris root, further enriched by bourbon vanilla and violet. This aromatic spicy fragrance settles into a warm base of suede, sandalwood, and patchouli. It is a versatile choice for those who …

Reviews →

Virgin by G Parfums opens with a curious clash between zesty lemon, crisp pink pepper, and sweet whipped cream. Oleg Grabchuk built this scent around an unusual lactonic musk architecture that feels cozy yet strangely airy. As the peppery top notes evaporate, subtle purple violet petals and hints of soft rose emerge t…

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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, Veil Of Orris or Virgin?

Veil Of Orris takes 5 of 5 categories. Veil Of Orris is rated 4.62/5 from 32 votes; Virgin is rated 3.70/5 from 20 votes. Choose Veil Of Orris for a powdery and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Virgin for a sweet and musky character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Veil Of Orris or Virgin?

Veil Of Orris lasts longest (Veil Of Orris 81/100, Virgin 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Veil Of Orris or Virgin?

Veil Of Orris projects furthest (Veil Of Orris 65/100, Virgin 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Veil Of Orris and Virgin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Plum, Amber and Violet.

Is Veil Of Orris or Virgin better for summer or winter?

Veil Of Orris suits evening wear; Virgin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Veil Of Orris and Virgin?

Veil Of Orris has top notes of Orris Root, Cognac, Cardamom and Plum, heart notes of Bourbon Vanilla, Lavender, Amber and Powdery Notes, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Maltol and Suede. Virgin features Whipped Cream, Musk, Cedar, Rose and Cardamom.