Fragrance comparison

Virilis vs Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 45 ratings analysed

2 wins

Virilis

PARIS CORNER

4.3842 votes

Rank #25,278 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇

RECLASSIFIED RE调香室

2.333 votes

Rank #70,600 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Virilis takes 2 of 2 categories.

Virilis
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character.

Virilis2/2

Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VirilisPARIS CORNER

Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇RECLASSIFIED RE调香室

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%

2.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 10%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

24%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

0%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate33

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageVirilis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

lavender77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

green30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top45 to 60 minutes

LavenderMintPineappleArtemisiaCinnamonBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

AmberAmberwoodBenzoinPatchouli

Base5 to 8 hours

VanillaToffeeOakmossMusk

Top

LemonBergamotRosemaryLavenderBasilMintVerbenaArtemisia

Heart

CorianderCarnationCinnamonJuniper BerriesJasmineAngelicaWoody Notes

Base

LeatherSandalwoodAmberPatchouliOakmossVetiverCypressBenzoin

InformationalShared notesLavender, Mint, Artemisia and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Virilis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day73

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex11

Women7

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,278

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#70,600

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerVirilisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Virilis by PARIS CORNER is an oriental fougere fragrance for men built around aromatic freshness and rich, resinous warmth. The scent opens with a burst of crisp bergamot, sharp mint, and aromatic lavender, cut through by juicy pineapple and warm cinnamon. As the initial brightness settles, an earthy blend of patchoul…

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Absolute Fougere leans into the classic fougere idea with a bright citrus and herbal opening, then settles into woods, moss, leather and soft amber. It reads fresh, aromatic and slightly green first, with a drier, more traditionally masculine character underneath. If you enjoy lavender, rosemary, mint and oakmoss over…

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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, Virilis or Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇?

Virilis takes 2 of 2 categories. Virilis is rated 4.38/5 from 42 votes; Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇 is rated 2.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Virilis for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇 for a citrus and aromatic character.

Which projects more, Virilis or Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇?

Virilis projects furthest (Virilis 70/100, Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Virilis and Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint, Artemisia and Cinnamon.

Is Virilis or Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇 better for summer or winter?

Virilis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Virilis and Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇?

Virilis has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Pineapple and Artemisia, heart notes of Amber, Amberwood, Benzoin and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Toffee, Oakmoss and Musk. Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇 has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Rosemary and Lavender, heart notes of Coriander, Carnation, Cinnamon and Juniper Berries, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Amber and Patchouli.