Fragrance comparison

BV Amour vs V.O. Version Originale

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 66 ratings analysed

BV Amour

Bottega Verde

3.577 votes

Rank #67,520 FruityRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

V.O. Version Originale

Jean-Marc Sinan

4.2759 votes

Rank #8,904 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V.O. Version Originale takes 3 of 4 categories.

BV Amour
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
V.O. Version Originale
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

BV Amour1/4

V.O. Version Originale3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: V.O. Version Originale
Sillage & projection: V.O. Version Originale
Value for money: BV Amour
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: V.O. Version Originale

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BV AmourBottega Verde

V.O. Version OriginaleJean-Marc Sinan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 20%Had 20%Want 60%

4.27/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 43%Had 17%Want 41%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

56%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityV.O. Version Originale

SillageV.O. Version Originale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value63

Category winnerBV AmourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

rose92%

floral84%

musky77%

white floral69%

soft spicy61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantGuavaTangerine

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyCarnation

Base

MuskTonka BeanVanilla

Top

LavenderGeraniumNeroliLemonTangerine

Heart

JasmineRoseCarnationPepperYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Woody NotesMuskTonka BeanCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Carnation. 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

Summer40

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Spring52

Summer24

Fall76

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,520

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,904

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerV.O. Version OriginaleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

BV Amour by Bottega Verde opens with a bright tartness of black currant, green guava, and juicy tangerine. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, a romantic heart of fresh rose, lily-of-the-valley, and clove-tinged carnation emerges across the skin. The dry-down relies on clean musk, warm tonka bean, and soft vanilla,…

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V.O. Version Originale by Jean-Marc Sinan opens with a sharp burst of citrus and lavender, driven by black pepper and an unapologetically bitter geranium. It is an authentic 1984 powerhouse that does not apologize for its volume. As it settles onto skin, spicy carnation and ylang-ylang emerge alongside a dusty, floral…

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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, BV Amour or V.O. Version Originale?

V.O. Version Originale takes 3 of 4 categories. BV Amour is rated 3.57/5 from 7 votes; V.O. Version Originale is rated 4.27/5 from 59 votes. Choose BV Amour for a fruity and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose V.O. Version Originale for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, BV Amour or V.O. Version Originale?

V.O. Version Originale lasts longest (V.O. Version Originale 82/100, BV Amour 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, BV Amour or V.O. Version Originale?

V.O. Version Originale projects furthest (V.O. Version Originale 76/100, BV Amour 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do BV Amour and V.O. Version Originale smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Carnation.

Is BV Amour or V.O. Version Originale better for summer or winter?

BV Amour suits daytime wear; V.O. Version Originale suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in BV Amour and V.O. Version Originale?

BV Amour has top notes of Black Currant, Guava and Tangerine, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Carnation, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. V.O. Version Originale has top notes of Lavender, Geranium, Neroli and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Carnation and Pepper, a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Tonka Bean and Cedar.