Virtuous Oud vs Fairway
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Virtuous Oud takes 4 of 5 categories.
Virtuous OudChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
FairwayChoose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Virtuous Oud4/5
Fairway1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Fairway
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Virtuous Oud
- Sillage & projection
- Virtuous Oud
- Value for money
- Virtuous Oud
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Virtuous Oud
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Virtuous OudZaraFairwayGUY FOXWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.91/ 5 · 141 votes
Have 59%Had 10%Want 31%
4.47/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 48%Had 6%Want 46%
Category winnerFairwayRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
42%Like
11%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
100 votes
65%Love
18%Like
18%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVirtuous Oud
SillageVirtuous Oud
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVirtuous OudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh77%
musky69%
amber61%
citrus100%
green92%
fresh spicy84%
musky77%
fresh69%
aromatic61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotLemonCalone
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)AmbroxanWhite MuskFlowersLavender
Base
VetiverPatchouliSandalwood
Top20-30 mins
CitrusMandarin OrangeGinger
Heart2-4 hrs
Iced TeaOrange BlossomPink PepperGeraniumOrris Root
Base5-7 hrs
Green AccordGeorgywoodAmbroxanVetiverMuskAgarwood (Oud)
InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Ambroxan and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Fairway, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer98
Fall0
Winter29
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall21
Winter14
Day100
Night36
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,091
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews31
Overall rank#21,846
PerfumerYann Vasnier
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerVirtuous OudHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVirtuous Oud is a fresh, polished take on oud rather than a dark, heavy one. It opens with bergamot, lemon and an airy aquatic lift, then settles into soft woods, clean musk and a smooth oud note that stays refined and easy to wear. Reviews consistently frame it as classy, versatile and especially good in warm weather…
Reviews →Guy Fox Fairway smells like an iced tea on a sunlit golf green. The first blast lands sharp and zesty. Bright mandarin orange collides with spicy grated ginger, kicking off an energetic rush that clears your head in seconds. Give it five minutes. The initial alcohol flash burns away quickly, revealing chilled black te…
Reviews →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, Virtuous Oud or Fairway?
Virtuous Oud takes 4 of 5 categories. Virtuous Oud is rated 3.91/5 from 141 votes; Fairway is rated 4.47/5 from 17 votes. Choose Virtuous Oud for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Fairway for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Virtuous Oud or Fairway?
They last about the same: Virtuous Oud 69/100, Fairway 67/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Virtuous Oud or Fairway?
Virtuous Oud projects furthest (Virtuous Oud 58/100, Fairway 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Virtuous Oud and Fairway smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Ambroxan and Vetiver.
Is Virtuous Oud or Fairway better for summer or winter?
Fairway suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Virtuous Oud and Fairway?
Virtuous Oud has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Calone, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Ambroxan, White Musk and Flowers, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Fairway has top notes of Citrus, Mandarin Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Iced Tea, Orange Blossom, Pink Pepper and Geranium, a base of Green Accord, Georgywood, Ambroxan and Vetiver.
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