Fragrance comparison

Virgin vs Stunning

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

Virgin

G Parfums

3.7020 votes

Rank #50,031 SweetMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Stunning

Soul Of Mine

4.0017 votes

Rank #38,392 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Stunning takes 5 of 6 categories.

Virgin
Choose it for a sweet and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Stunning
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Virgin1/6

Stunning5/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VirginG Parfums

StunningSoul Of Mine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 18%Had 15%Want 68%

4.00/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 63%

Category winnerStunningRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

30%Like

25%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

35%Love

41%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityStunning

SillageStunning

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value42

Category winnerVirginBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

musky92%

powdery84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

fruity61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Whipped CreamMuskCedarRoseCardamomPink PepperLemonPlumVioletAmberFruits

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

CardamomPlumCitrusesBergamotGreen NotesLavender

Heart3-4 hrs

NutmegCinnamonCuminRoseJasmineViolet

Base7-10 hrs

LeatherCedarAgarwood (Oud)IncensePatchouli

Category winnerStunningLongest dry-down: 7-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall57

Winter14

Day100

Night32

Spring38

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

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

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

Date 36%Party 28%Casual 21%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,031

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#38,392

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerStunningHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Stunning by Soul Of Mine opens with a bold burst of crushed cardamom, dark ripe plum, and bright bergamot that immediately grabs your attention. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a rich blanket of warm cinnamon and ground nutmeg unfolds across the skin, giving the scent a cozy, spicy warmth reminiscent of freshly…

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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, Virgin or Stunning?

Stunning takes 5 of 6 categories. Virgin is rated 3.70/5 from 20 votes; Stunning is rated 4.00/5 from 17 votes. Choose Virgin for a sweet and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Stunning for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Virgin or Stunning?

Stunning lasts longest (Stunning 83/100, Virgin 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Virgin or Stunning?

Stunning projects furthest (Stunning 83/100, Virgin 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Virgin and Stunning smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Cedar, Rose, Cardamom and Plum.

Is Virgin or Stunning better for summer or winter?

Virgin suits daytime wear; Stunning suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Virgin and Stunning?

Virgin features Whipped Cream, Musk, Cedar, Rose and Cardamom. Stunning has top notes of Cardamom, Plum, Citruses and Bergamot, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Cumin and Rose, a base of Leather, Cedar, Agarwood (Oud) and Incense.