Fragrance comparison

Amyi 4.20 vs Vent Vert

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 923 ratings analysed

Amyi 4.20

Amyi

3.4233 votes

Rank #35,270 MossyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

10%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Vent Vert

Pierre Balmain · 1991

4.10890 votes

Rank #28,445 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vent Vert takes 6 of 7 categories.

Amyi 4.20
Choose it for a mossy and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vent Vert
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amyi 4.201/7

Vent Vert6/7

Ratings & consensus: Vent Vert
Community sentiment: Vent Vert
Longevity: Vent Vert
Sillage & projection: Vent Vert
Value for money: Vent Vert
Versatility: Amyi 4.20
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vent Vert

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amyi 4.20Amyi

Vent VertPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 46%Had 4%Want 49%

4.10/ 5 · 890 votes

Have 19%Had 4%Want 77%

Category winnerVent VertRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

27%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

24%Hate

33 votes

21%Love

36%Like

22%Ok

7%Dislike

13%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerVent VertMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityVent Vert

SillageVent Vert

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value57

Category winnerVent VertBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

mossy100%

amber92%

powdery84%

fresh77%

earthy69%

violet61%

green100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

Scent match10%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Fig LeafCitruses

Heart

VioletAfrican GeraniumNeroli

Base

OakmossAmberMuskVetiverPatchouli

Top

Green NotesLimeBasilAsafoetidaLemonNeroliOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart

GalbanumHiacynthLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineMarigoldRoseFreesiaViolet

Base

OakmossVetiverIrisSageAmberMuskStyraxCedar

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Violet, Neroli and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall69

Winter38

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer88

Fall38

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerAmyi 4.20Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex57

Women3

Men10

Unisex58

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,270

PerfumerRafael Marano

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#28,445

PerfumerCalice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu

Launched1991

Reviews0

Category winnerVent VertHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amyi 4.20 is a modern aromatic fougere that leans heavily into green, vegetal textures. Built around an unusual tomato leaf opening and a rich heart of African geranium, this scent finds its grounding in an overdose of oakmoss. It is a distinct, earthy choice for those who appreciate a rustic yet polished profile in t…

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Pierre Balmain's Vent Vert is a striking, classic green floral fragrance that prioritizes crisp, bracing foliage over sweetness. Built around a sharp galbanum core, this perfume offers an intensely fresh and awakening experience. It projects a clean, almost medicinal atmosphere that suits those who prefer structured, …

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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 is better, Amyi 4.20 or Vent Vert?

Vent Vert takes 6 of 7 categories. Amyi 4.20 is rated 3.42/5 from 33 votes; Vent Vert is rated 4.10/5 from 890 votes. Choose Amyi 4.20 for a mossy and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vent Vert for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amyi 4.20 or Vent Vert?

Vent Vert lasts longest (Vent Vert 68/100, Amyi 4.20 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amyi 4.20 or Vent Vert?

Vent Vert projects furthest (Vent Vert 57/100, Amyi 4.20 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amyi 4.20 and Vent Vert smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Citruses, Violet, Neroli and Oakmoss.

Is Amyi 4.20 or Vent Vert better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amyi 4.20 is the stronger pick. For winter, Amyi 4.20 is the stronger pick. Amyi 4.20 suits daytime wear; Vent Vert suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amyi 4.20 and Vent Vert?

Amyi 4.20 has top notes of Fig Leaf and Citruses, heart notes of Violet, African Geranium and Neroli, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Musk and Vetiver. Vent Vert has top notes of Green Notes, Lime, Basil and Asafoetida, heart notes of Galbanum, Hiacynth, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Iris and Sage.