The Virtue Castro

Notes, performance and price

The Virtue Castro is a unisex woody, rum, iris and powdery fragrance, released in 2025.

It opens with Cuban Cigar, Dry Wood and Violet, a heart of Rum, Cedar and Iris, and dries down to Peru Balsam and Musk.

On skin it lasts around 7 hours, projects 8/10, leaves 4/10 sillage.

Looking for a cheaper dupe? See 5 scent-matched alternatives to The Virtue Castro.

• Maison Alhambra Tobacco Touch

  Evokes the warm tobacco-and-rum character of The Virtue Castro, offering a similarly rich spice profile at a fraction of the cost.

• Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition
• Shay & Blue London Black Tulip
• Lattafa Perfumes Bade'e Al Oud Honor & Glory
• Fragrance World Barakkat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum

Frequently asked questions about The Virtue Castro

What does The Virtue Castro smell like?

The Virtue Castro is a unisex woody, rum, iris and powdery fragrance, released in 2025. It opens with Cuban Cigar, Dry Wood and Violet, a heart of Rum, Cedar and Iris, and dries down to Peru Balsam and Musk.

How long does The Virtue Castro last?

On skin, The Virtue Castro lasts around 7 hours on skin, projects 8/10, leaves 4/10 sillage.

What smells similar to The Virtue Castro?

The closest alternative to The Virtue Castro is Maison Alhambra Tobacco Touch with an estimated similarity of 88%. AltScent tracks 5 scent-matched alternatives.

Which The Virtue Castro dupe is cheapest?

Fragrance World Barakkat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than The Virtue Castro.

Which The Virtue Castro dupe lasts longest?

Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for The Virtue Castro.

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