Fragrance comparison

Virtus vs Panthere

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

Virtus

Angela Ciampagna

4.2634 votes

Rank #40,845 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Panthere

John Mac Steed

4.333 votes

Rank #51,616 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Panthere takes 3 of 4 categories.

Virtus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Panthere
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Virtus1/4

Panthere3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VirtusAngela Ciampagna

PanthereJohn Mac Steed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 78%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 22%Had 15%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

3%Dislike

6%Hate

34 votes

33%Love

67%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

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityPanthere

SillagePanthere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPanthereBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

green92%

balsamic84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

patchouli61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, green and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NeroliJasmine SambacHyacinthLemonFigPeachRaspberryCoconut

Heart

Pine TreeOrris RootPink PepperGalbanumRosemaryIncenseClovesDavana

Base

PatchouliCedarAmberVanillaVetiverMusk

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesGalbanumHyacinthMandarin OrangeOrangeMarigoldBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyNarcissusOrange BlossomRoseRosemary

Base8-12 hrs

IncensePatchouliOakSandalwoodVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesHyacinth, Orris Root, Galbanum and Rosemary. Durations are only published for Panthere, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer23

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night63

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex67

Women10

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Date 36%Party 24%Work 21%Casual 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,845

PerfumerAngela Ciampagna

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,616

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVirtusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Virtus by Angela Ciampagna opens with a sharp burst of neroli and bitter galbanum before shifting into a dry forest canopy. Green fig leaves and crushed pine needles cut through a base of cedar and patchouli, creating a dark aromatic texture. Soft Jasmine Sambac and dusty orris root add a pale floral undertone that ke…

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Panthere by John Mac Steed opens with an aggressive burst of soapy aldehydes and bitter galbanum. It bites hard. Sharp hyacinth and tart black currant cut through the initial haze before plush jasmine and powdery orris root take over the heart. Give it thirty minutes. The drydown drops into a dense thicket of smoky in…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Virtus or Panthere?

Panthere takes 3 of 4 categories. Virtus is rated 4.26/5 from 34 votes; Panthere is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Virtus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Panthere for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Virtus or Panthere?

Panthere lasts longest (Panthere 90/100, Virtus 84/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Virtus or Panthere?

Panthere projects furthest (Panthere 83/100, Virtus 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Virtus and Panthere smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Orris Root, Galbanum and Rosemary.

Is Virtus or Panthere better for summer or winter?

Virtus suits daytime wear; Panthere suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Virtus and Panthere?

Virtus has top notes of Neroli, Jasmine Sambac, Hyacinth and Lemon, heart notes of Pine Tree, Orris Root, Pink Pepper and Galbanum, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Amber and Vanilla. Panthere has top notes of Aldehydes, Galbanum, Hyacinth and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orris Root, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Narcissus, a base of Incense, Patchouli, Oak and Sandalwood.