Fragrance comparison

Virilis vs Yvresse (Champagne)

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 2,535 ratings analysed

4 wins

Virilis

PARIS CORNER

4.3842 votes

Rank #25,278 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Yvresse (Champagne)

Yves Saint Laurent

4.122,493 votes

Rank #558 FruityPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Virilis takes 4 of 7 categories.

Virilis
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Yvresse (Champagne)
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Virilis4/7

Yvresse (Champagne)3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VirilisPARIS CORNER

Yvresse (Champagne)Yves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%

4.12/ 5 · 2,493 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

Category winnerVirilisRating 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

47%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

2,493 votes

Category winnerVirilisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityYvresse (Champagne)

SillageYvresse (Champagne)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value45

Category winnerVirilisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

lavender77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match29%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

PeachNectarineApricotCarawayAniseMint

Heart

CinnamonLitchiRoseRose OilCarnationVioletIrisJasmine

Base

OakmossAmberBenzoinVanillaPatchouliStyraxCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesMint, Cinnamon, Amber and Benzoin. 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

Spring54

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVirilisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex11

Women7

Men1

Unisex8

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,278

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#558

PerfumerSophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews201

Category winnerYvresse (Champagne)Higher 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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Yves Saint Laurent Yvresse, originally named Champagne when it launched in 1993, smells like popping a chilled bottle of sparkling peach wine in the middle of a grand celebration. Created by master perfumer Sophia Grojsman, it bursts open with fizzy nectarine, spiced apricot, and cool anise before settling into a lush…

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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 Yvresse (Champagne)?

Virilis takes 4 of 7 categories. Virilis is rated 4.38/5 from 42 votes; Yvresse (Champagne) is rated 4.12/5 from 2,493 votes. Choose Virilis for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Yvresse (Champagne) for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Virilis or Yvresse (Champagne)?

Yvresse (Champagne) lasts longest (Yvresse (Champagne) 80/100, Virilis 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Virilis or Yvresse (Champagne)?

Yvresse (Champagne) projects furthest (Yvresse (Champagne) 74/100, Virilis 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Virilis and Yvresse (Champagne) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Mint, Cinnamon, Amber and Benzoin.

Is Virilis or Yvresse (Champagne) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Virilis is the stronger pick. For winter, Virilis is the stronger pick. Virilis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Virilis and Yvresse (Champagne)?

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. Yvresse (Champagne) has top notes of Peach, Nectarine, Apricot and Caraway, heart notes of Cinnamon, Litchi, Rose and Rose Oil, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Benzoin and Vanilla.