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Virtuous Oud vs Greek Keys

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

Updated 309 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Virtuous Oud takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Virtuous Oud

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

  • Greek Keys

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Virtuous Oud5/7
Greek Keys2/7
Ratings & consensus
Virtuous Oud
Community sentiment
Virtuous Oud
Longevity
Greek Keys
Sillage & projection
Greek Keys
Value for money
Virtuous Oud
Versatility
Virtuous Oud
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 OudZara
Greek KeysSarah Baker Perfumes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.91/ 5 · 141 votes
Have 59%Had 10%Want 31%
3.48/ 5 · 168 votes
Have 29%Had 10%Want 61%
Category winnerVirtuous OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
38%Love
42%Like
11%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate

100 votes

34%Love
28%Like
20%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate

140 votes

Category winnerVirtuous OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate68
Category winners

LongevityGreek Keys

SillageGreek Keys

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value79
¤ Price value48
Category winnerVirtuous OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh77%
musky69%
amber61%
citrus100%
aromatic91%
ozonic83%
fresh74%
woody65%
fresh spicy56%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotLemonCalone
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)AmbroxanWhite MuskFlowersLavender
Base
VetiverPatchouliSandalwood
Notes
Ozonic notesCalonePink GrapefruitMandarin OrangeAmbroxanLemonRosemaryHedioneCedarOakmossElemi resinVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLemon, Calone, Ambroxan and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer98
Fall0
Winter29
Day–
Night–
Spring66
Summer100
Fall9
Winter3
Day100
Night16
Category winnerVirtuous OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men86
Unisex12
Women1
Men56
Unisex43
Women2
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,091

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#9,465

PerfumerAshley Eden Kessler

Launched—

Reviews36

Category winnerVirtuous OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Virtuous 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…

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Greek Keys is a bright citrus marine scent with a salty, sunlit feel and a distinctly ozonic edge. Grapefruit, mandarin, lemon and rosemary give it a brisk holiday opening, while ambroxan, cedar, vetiver and coumarin pull it into a woody, slightly sweet dry-down. Sample first if sharp aquatic notes or synthetic freshn…

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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, Virtuous Oud or Greek Keys?

Virtuous Oud takes 5 of 7 categories. Virtuous Oud is rated 3.91/5 from 141 votes; Greek Keys is rated 3.48/5 from 168 votes. Choose Virtuous Oud for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Greek Keys for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Virtuous Oud or Greek Keys?

Greek Keys lasts longest (Greek Keys 76/100, Virtuous Oud 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Virtuous Oud or Greek Keys?

Greek Keys projects furthest (Greek Keys 64/100, Virtuous Oud 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Virtuous Oud and Greek Keys smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh accords. Common notes include Lemon, Calone, Ambroxan and Vetiver.

Is Virtuous Oud or Greek Keys better for summer or winter?

For summer, Greek Keys is the stronger pick. For winter, Virtuous Oud is the stronger pick. Greek Keys suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Virtuous Oud and Greek Keys?

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. Greek Keys features Ozonic notes, Calone, Pink Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Ambroxan.

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