Fragrance comparison

Virtus vs Charmeuse

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 40 ratings analysed

2 wins

Virtus

Mavroki

5.001 votes

Rank #51,271 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Charmeuse

Dorin

4.3139 votes

Rank #33,510 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Virtus takes 2 of 4 categories.

Virtus
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall.
Charmeuse
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Virtus2/4

Charmeuse1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VirtusMavroki

CharmeuseDorin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.31/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 39%Had 21%Want 41%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

54%Love

33%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityVirtus

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value42

Category winnerVirtusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

powdery77%

violet69%

patchouli61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonGrapefruitLavender

Heart

RoseJasmineOrange BlossomPeachPineappleSaffronPimento

Base

CedarAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodLeatherAmberMuskVanilla

Top20-30 mins

CassisOrangeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

PeachPearVioletRoseIrisPineappleOrange BlossomJasmine Sambac

Base7-8+ hrs

PatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Rose and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Charmeuse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring63

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,271

PerfumerNejla Barbir

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,510

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCharmeuseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Virtus opens bright and assertive, with bergamot, lemon and grapefruit pushed by aromatic lavender and a spicy edge. As it settles, the scent turns warmer and fuller, bringing in florals, soft fruit, saffron and pimento over woods, leather, amber and a light vanilla finish. It reads masculine, polished and bold, with …

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Charmeuse by Dorin opens with a lively splash of bitter orange, zesty grapefruit, and tart blackcurrant buds that instantly wakes up the senses. As the bright citrus mist settles, the heart reveals a lush garden basket packed with ripe white peach, sweet pear, and velvety violet petals layered over creamy jasmine samb…

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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, Virtus or Charmeuse?

Virtus takes 2 of 4 categories. Virtus is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Charmeuse is rated 4.31/5 from 39 votes. Choose Virtus for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall. Choose Charmeuse for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Virtus or Charmeuse?

Virtus lasts longest (Virtus 80/100, Charmeuse 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Virtus or Charmeuse?

Projection is very close: Virtus 75/100, Charmeuse 75/100 for sillage.

Do Virtus and Charmeuse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Rose and Orange Blossom.

Is Virtus or Charmeuse better for summer or winter?

Charmeuse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Virtus and Charmeuse?

Virtus has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit and Lavender, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Peach, a base of Cedar, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Leather. Charmeuse has top notes of Cassis, Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Peach, Pear, Violet and Rose, a base of Patchouli and Cedar.