Virtus vs The Private Collection No 2
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Virtus takes 3 of 4 categories.
VirtusChoose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall.
The Private Collection No 2Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Virtus3/4
The Private Collection No 21/4
- 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
- The Private Collection No 2
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
VirtusMavrokiThe Private Collection No 2DorinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%
4.11/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 20%Had 27%Want 53%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
37%Love
47%Like
5%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVirtus
SillageVirtus
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVirtusBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
white floral77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
fruity100%
white floral92%
fresh84%
sweet77%
powdery69%
woody61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotLemonGrapefruitLavender
Heart
RoseJasmineOrange BlossomPeachPineappleSaffronPimento
Base
CedarAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodLeatherAmberMuskVanilla
Top20-30 mins
Currant budsGrapefruitBergamotOrange
Heart3-4 hrs
PearRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine SambacPeachMelonIrisViolet
Base7-9 hrs
SandalwoodMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Rose and Peach. Durations are only published for The Private Collection No 2, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#51,342
PerfumerNejla Barbir
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#47,031
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerThe Private Collection No 2Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVirtus 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 …
Reviews →Dorin The Private Collection No 2 is a vibrant floral-fruity perfume built around a refreshing burst of crisp citrus, juicy orchard fruits, and dewy white petals. The opening pairs tart currant buds and zesty grapefruit with sweet bergamot, immediately evoking the crisp feel of a sunny morning patio. As the scent sett…
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 The Private Collection No 2?
Virtus takes 3 of 4 categories. Virtus is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; The Private Collection No 2 is rated 4.11/5 from 19 votes. Choose Virtus for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall. Choose The Private Collection No 2 for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Virtus or The Private Collection No 2?
Virtus lasts longest (Virtus 80/100, The Private Collection No 2 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Virtus or The Private Collection No 2?
Virtus projects furthest (Virtus 75/100, The Private Collection No 2 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Virtus and The Private Collection No 2 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Rose and Peach.
Is Virtus or The Private Collection No 2 better for summer or winter?
The Private Collection No 2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Virtus and The Private Collection No 2?
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. The Private Collection No 2 has top notes of Currant buds, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Pear, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar.
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