Fragrance comparison

Virtus vs Wondermusk

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

4 wins

Virtus

Angela Ciampagna

4.2634 votes

Rank #39,441 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

7%scent match

Clearly different

Wondermusk

House of Fanatics

3.673 votes

Rank #57,733 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Virtus takes 4 of 4 categories.

Virtus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Wondermusk
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Virtus4/4

Wondermusk0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Virtus
Sillage & projection: Virtus
Value for money: Virtus
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

WondermuskHouse of Fanatics

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 78%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 75%

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

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%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

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityVirtus

SillageVirtus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value10

Category winnerVirtusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

musky100%

amber92%

citrus84%

smoky77%

rose69%

powdery61%

Scent match7%Clearly different

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

Pink PepperCalabrian bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

NeroliWhite Rose

Base6-8 hrs

IncenseMusk

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Pink Pepper, Incense and Musk. Durations are only published for Wondermusk, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer23

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night63

Spring50

Summer75

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex67

Women10

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

Work 36%Casual 33%Date 22%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,441

PerfumerAngela Ciampagna

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,733

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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House of Fanatics Wondermusk pairs sharp Calabrian bergamot and crackling pink pepper with a surprisingly clean floral core. Sprayed on skin, the citrus bite softens within twenty minutes as bitter neroli and dewy white rose settle into place. It never turns syrupy or heavy. Instead, Somalian incense drifts beneath a …

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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 Wondermusk?

Virtus takes 4 of 4 categories. Virtus is rated 4.26/5 from 34 votes; Wondermusk is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Virtus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Wondermusk for a musky and amber character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Virtus or Wondermusk?

Virtus lasts longest (Virtus 84/100, Wondermusk 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Virtus or Wondermusk?

Virtus projects furthest (Virtus 75/100, Wondermusk 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Virtus and Wondermusk smell similar?

Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Neroli, Pink Pepper, Incense and Musk.

Is Virtus or Wondermusk better for summer or winter?

Virtus suits daytime wear; Wondermusk suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Virtus and Wondermusk?

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. Wondermusk has top notes of Pink Pepper and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Neroli and White Rose, a base of Incense and Musk.