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Virgin Spell vs Sun to Soul

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

Updated 10 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Virgin Spell takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • Virgin Spell

    Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Sun to Soul

    Choose it for a citrus and marine character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Virgin Spell4/4
Sun to Soul0/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Virgin Spell
Sillage & projection
Virgin Spell
Value for money
Virgin Spell
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Virgin Spell

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Virgin SpellUn Monde Nouveau
Sun to SoulAzaleo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.50/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 14%Had 27%Want 59%
2.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
75%Love
13%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

0%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity40
〰 Sillage38
♥ Love / hate38
Category winners

LongevityVirgin Spell

SillageVirgin Spell

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value83
¤ Price value25
Category winnerVirgin SpellBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
musky83%
woody65%
powdery48%
animalic30%
citrus100%
marine92%
white floral84%
aromatic77%
musky69%
woody61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both white floral, musky and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
CitrusesWhite FlowersSea NotesCedarMuskFruity NotesBlack currant leaf

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesWhite Flowers, Musk and Cedar. Durations are only published for Virgin Spell, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer67
Fall33
Winter100
Day100
Night35
Spring0
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex25
Women75
Casual 41%Work 33%Date 18%Party 8%
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,466

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#64,844

PerfumerStephanie Bakouche

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerVirgin SpellHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Virgin Spell by Un Monde Nouveau is a nostalgic floral woody musk fragrance launched in 1993. Built around a serene blend of dewy white flowers, pillowy musk, and grounding cedar, this scent creates an aura of quiet innocence and vintage charm. The fragrance opens with a clean, soap-like floral brightness that quickly…

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Sun to Soul smells like citrus, white florals and salty skin after a day by the water. It leans airy, musky and beachy rather than rich or dramatic, with a soft floral glow and a clean coastal feel. The main trade-off is performance. It often wears close to the skin, so it makes more sense for relaxed summer daytime u…

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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 Spell or Sun to Soul?

Virgin Spell takes 4 of 4 categories. Virgin Spell is rated 4.50/5 from 8 votes; Sun to Soul is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Virgin Spell for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sun to Soul for a citrus and marine character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Virgin Spell or Sun to Soul?

Virgin Spell lasts longest (Virgin Spell 60/100, Sun to Soul 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Virgin Spell or Sun to Soul?

Virgin Spell projects furthest (Virgin Spell 56/100, Sun to Soul 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Virgin Spell and Sun to Soul smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, musky and woody accords. Common notes include White Flowers, Musk and Cedar.

Is Virgin Spell or Sun to Soul better for summer or winter?

Virgin Spell suits daytime wear; Sun to Soul suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Virgin Spell and Sun to Soul?

Virgin Spell features White Flowers, Musk and Cedar. Sun to Soul features Citruses, White Flowers, Sea Notes, Cedar and Musk.

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