Fragrance comparison

Virilis vs New Zealand

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 46 ratings analysed

3 wins

Virilis

PARIS CORNER

4.3842 votes

Rank #25,278 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

New Zealand

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.754 votes

Rank #45,569 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Virilis takes 3 of 4 categories.

Virilis
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
New Zealand
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Virilis3/4

New Zealand1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Virilis
Sillage & projection: Virilis
Value for money: New Zealand
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

New ZealandAtelier Segall & Barutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 78%

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

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityVirilis

SillageVirilis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value92

Category winnerNew ZealandBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

lavender77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

woody100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

musky77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both amber and sweet

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

LavenderDried FruitsPomegranateWhiskeyPineappleSicilian LemonBergamotCinnamon

Heart

Hibiscus SeedRaspberryPearOrangewoodFreesiaPeachRed AppleTobacco Leaf

Base

Iso E SuperMuskBenzoinOakmossAtlas CedarGuaiac WoodCocoboloRed Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesLavender, Pineapple, Cinnamon and Bergamot. 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

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex11

Women7

Men80

Unisex0

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,278

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#45,569

PerfumerTzivia Segall

Launched—

Reviews0

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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New Zealand by Atelier Segall & Barutti opens with a sharp burst of Sicilian lemon, dried fruits, and warm whiskey before settling into a rich heart of suede, tobacco leaf, and dark chocolate. Built on a dense base of Iso E Super, Atlas cedar, and red sandalwood, this 2022 oriental floral unisex blend balances sweet f…

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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 New Zealand?

Virilis takes 3 of 4 categories. Virilis is rated 4.38/5 from 42 votes; New Zealand is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Virilis for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose New Zealand for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Virilis or New Zealand?

Virilis lasts longest (Virilis 77/100, New Zealand 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Virilis or New Zealand?

Virilis projects furthest (Virilis 70/100, New Zealand 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Virilis and New Zealand smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Lavender, Pineapple, Cinnamon and Bergamot.

Is Virilis or New Zealand better for summer or winter?

Virilis suits evening wear; New Zealand suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Virilis and New Zealand?

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. New Zealand has top notes of Lavender, Dried Fruits, Pomegranate and Whiskey, heart notes of Hibiscus Seed, Raspberry, Pear and Orangewood, a base of Iso E Super, Musk, Benzoin and Oakmoss.