Virtù vs V

Shared character

Both Virtù and V feature a combination of bergamot, cedarwood, and patchouli. They both belong to the citrus, woody, amber, aromatic, and warm spicy accord families.

How they differ

Virtù contains a wide array of notes including rose, heliotrope, sandalwood, geranium, grapefruit, musk, amber, incense, cardamom, cypriol, oud, lavender, black pepper, lime, clove, and juniper berries, which contribute smoky, fresh spicy, and oud accords. In contrast, V is composed of vanilla, saffron, labdanum, damask rose, and cassia, resulting in patchouli, rose, and vanilla accords.

Who each suits

Virtù suits those who prefer a complex profile featuring smoky, spicy, and woody elements like oud, incense, and various citruses. V suits those who prefer a profile centered around vanilla, saffron, and rose.