Fragrance comparison

Virtus vs YESOD 963

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

Virtus

Valhom

—0 votes

Rank #73,623 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

YESOD 963

LABOR8

3.333 votes

Rank #62,668 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

YESOD 963 takes 4 of 4 categories.

Virtus
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.
YESOD 963
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Virtus0/4

YESOD 9634/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: YESOD 963
Sillage & projection: YESOD 963
Value for money: YESOD 963
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: YESOD 963

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VirtusValhom

YESOD 963LABOR8

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 46%Had 0%Want 54%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityYESOD 963

SillageYESOD 963

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value56

Category winnerYESOD 963Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

violet61%

woody100%

smoky90%

warm spicy80%

oud70%

balsamic60%

amber50%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

French VioletIrisCalabrian bergamotSageTurkish RoseEgyptian Jasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

Texas CedarSandalwoodCinnamonIndonesian Patchouli LeafMadagascar Cloves

Base6-8 hrs

Guaiac WoodAgarwood (Oud)AmberHaitian VetiverWhite MuskIncense

Top

IncenseAgarwood (Oud)SaffronNutmegCinnamonAmberGreen AppleWhite Pear

Heart

PatchouliJasmine

Base

Guaiac WoodSandalwoodHaitian VetiverWhite MuskTobaccoMadagascar Vanilla

InformationalShared notesEgyptian Jasmine, Sandalwood, Cinnamon and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Virtus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,623

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,668

PerfumerGivaudan

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerYESOD 963Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Valhom Virtus opens with a powdery blast of French violet and cool iris, sharpened gently by Calabrian bergamot and earthy sage. As the initial freshness settles, the heart reveals dry Texas cedar, warm cinnamon, and creamy sandalwood, giving the scent a sturdy woody core with a touch of baking spice. The dry-down tur…

Reviews →

YESOD 963 by LABOR8 presents a dark wood blend built around agarwood, incense, and saffron. Opening with a sudden blast of nutmeg and green apple, the scent quickly turns dry and smoky. A faint honeyed undertone emerges as patchouli and cinnamon take hold, softening the initial rough edges without turning sugary. As …

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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 lasts longer, Virtus or YESOD 963?

YESOD 963 lasts longest (YESOD 963 67/100, Virtus 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Virtus or YESOD 963?

YESOD 963 projects furthest (YESOD 963 75/100, Virtus 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Virtus and YESOD 963 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Egyptian Jasmine, Sandalwood, Cinnamon and Guaiac Wood.

Is Virtus or YESOD 963 better for summer or winter?

Virtus suits evening wear; YESOD 963 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Virtus and YESOD 963?

Virtus has top notes of French Violet, Iris, Calabrian bergamot and Sage, heart notes of Texas Cedar, Sandalwood, Cinnamon and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, a base of Guaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Haitian Vetiver. YESOD 963 has top notes of Incense, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Haitian Vetiver and White Musk.