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Which Should You Buy?
Virtuous chases Maison Margiela's Wicked Love - that polarising green bell pepper and basil over jasmine, vetiver and white musk. The vegetal-floral, daring mood comes through, but it renders flatter with softer projection, sketching the original's challenging green edge rather than fully capturing it.
This one's a divisive dark horse. Some love its gothic, deep rose character for its femme fatale vibes, others find it too masculine, fleeting, or just a bit of a damp squib. Don't expect a crowd-pleaser, but if it clicks, it really clicks.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Green, watery and floral facets feel freshest in spring and summer, staying wearable into milder autumn days.
Occasions
Distinctive yet clean, it suits casual days and the office with enough intrigue to carry a date.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and darker floral-woody profile make it suitable for evenings and dates, though some found it subdued enough for office wear. The peppery notes might be a bit much for a formal setting for some, but many noted its versatility.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean floral, woody, musky
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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