Fragrance comparison

Virtus vs Marine

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

Virtus

Above

3.001 votes

Rank #72,154 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Marine

Primera Perfumes

5.001 votes

Rank #58,236 VioletPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marine takes 1 of 1 categories.

Virtus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character.
Marine
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Virtus0/1

Marine1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VirtusAbove

MarinePrimera Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

herbal84%

soft spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

lavender61%

violet100%

powdery92%

aromatic84%

marine77%

lavender69%

iris61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both aromatic and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LavenderSagePink PepperBasil

Heart

CedarAmberJasmine

Base

White WoodsCoumarinSandalwood

Top1 to 2 hours

LavenderGreen NotesSageMintBasil

Heart3 to 5 hours

VioletIrisSea NotesFreesiaRaspberryMimosa

Base6 or more hours

PatchouliOakmossVetiverCoumarinCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Sage, Basil and Cedar. Durations are only published for Marine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,154

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,236

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMarineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Virtus by Above is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Virtus was launched in 2019. Top notes are Lavender, Sage, Pink Pepper and Basil; middle notes are Cedar, Amber and Jasmine; base notes are White Woods, Coumarin and Sandalwood.

Reviews →

Marine by Primera Perfumes presents an aromatic aquatic profile that joins sharp garden herbs with cool ocean air and a soft floral core. The scent opens with a brisk combination of fresh mint, garden basil, sage, and clean lavender, backed by leafy green notes. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance shifts …

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, Virtus or Marine?

Marine takes 1 of 1 categories. Virtus is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Marine is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Virtus for a woody and aromatic character. Choose Marine for a violet and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Do Virtus and Marine smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Sage, Basil and Cedar.

Is Virtus or Marine better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Virtus and Marine?

Virtus has top notes of Lavender, Sage, Pink Pepper and Basil, heart notes of Cedar, Amber and Jasmine, a base of White Woods, Coumarin and Sandalwood. Marine has top notes of Lavender, Green Notes, Sage and Mint, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Sea Notes and Freesia, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Coumarin.