Fragrance comparison

Virtuous Oud vs Heliodor

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 144 ratings analysed

4 wins

Virtuous Oud

Zara

3.91141 votes

Rank #7,091 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Heliodor

Marcelle Dormoy

4.673 votes

Rank #51,688 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Virtuous Oud takes 4 of 4 categories.

Virtuous Oud
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Heliodor
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Virtuous Oud4/4

Heliodor0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
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 OudZara

HeliodorMarcelle Dormoy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 141 votes

Have 59%Had 10%Want 31%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 6%Had 12%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityVirtuous Oud

SillageVirtuous Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value50

Category winnerVirtuous OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh77%

musky69%

amber61%

citrus100%

green92%

fresh84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

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

Top15-30 mins

PomeloMandarin OrangeGreen SapGalbanumCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

Green TeaCaloneSea SaltJasmineIrisRose de Mai

Base5-7 hrs

VetiverMuskCedarAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesCalone, Ambroxan and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Heliodor, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer98

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex12

Women1

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,091

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#51,688

PerfumerKarine Chevallier

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Heliodor by Marcelle Dormoy opens with a sparkling burst of pomelo and tart mandarin orange, immediately balanced by crisp green sap and dry cardamom. As the citrus sparkle settles, a soothing heart of steamed green tea and mineral sea salt emerges alongside soft petals of jasmine and powdery iris. The dry-down rests …

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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 Heliodor?

Virtuous Oud takes 4 of 4 categories. Virtuous Oud is rated 3.91/5 from 141 votes; Heliodor is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Virtuous Oud for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Heliodor for a citrus and green character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Virtuous Oud or Heliodor?

Virtuous Oud lasts longest (Virtuous Oud 69/100, Heliodor 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Virtuous Oud or Heliodor?

Virtuous Oud projects furthest (Virtuous Oud 58/100, Heliodor 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Virtuous Oud and Heliodor smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Calone, Ambroxan and Vetiver.

Is Virtuous Oud or Heliodor better for summer or winter?

Heliodor suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Virtuous Oud and Heliodor?

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. Heliodor has top notes of Pomelo, Mandarin Orange, Green Sap and Galbanum, heart notes of Green Tea, Calone, Sea Salt and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cedar and Ambroxan.