Fragrance comparison

Grey Velvet vs Mon Ami

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 89 ratings analysed

Grey Velvet

Venezia 1920

4.0423 votes

Rank #44,819 FruitySweet

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88%scent match

Very similar

Mon Ami

Choix · 2018

3.8666 votes

Rank #14,233 WoodySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

Grey Velvet
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Mon Ami
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Grey Velvet3/6

Mon Ami3/6

Ratings & consensus: Grey Velvet
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mon Ami
Sillage & projection: Grey Velvet
Value for money: Grey Velvet
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Mon Ami
Fragranxe ranking: Mon Ami

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Grey VelvetVenezia 1920

Mon AmiChoix

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

3.86/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 27%Had 8%Want 64%

Category winnerGrey VelvetRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

39%Love

29%Like

12%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMon Ami

SillageGrey Velvet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value28

Category winnerGrey VelvetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

coconut84%

woody77%

amber69%

powdery61%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

coconut69%

musky61%

Scent match88%Very similar · both fruity, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Amber

Heart2-4 hrs

CoconutFigPlum

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodRaspberryMusk

Top15-30 mins

Amber

Heart2-4 hrs

CoconutFigPlum

Base6-10+ hrs

SandalwoodMuskCoumarinRaspberry

Category winnerMon AmiLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer36

Fall91

Winter36

Day66

Night100

Spring100

Summer85

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

Date 34%Casual 27%Party 22%Work 17%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Work 34%Casual 32%Date 25%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,819

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,233

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched2018

Reviews11

Category winnerMon AmiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Grey Velvet by Venezia 1920 opens with an unexpected rush of dry golden amber, shaking off a brief burst of alcohol before settling into plush, dark fruit. Ripe purple plum and green fig flesh merge with a milky coconut note that softens any sharp edges. It does not smell like sun lotion. Instead, the texture feels li…

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Mon Ami by Choix opens with a warm wash of golden amber that quickly gives way to lush green fig and juicy purple plum. Instead of turning sticky or confectionery, the sweetness stays grounded through milky coconut flesh, creating a smooth, creamy texture reminiscent of luxury body lotion. As it develops, dry Australi…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Grey Velvet or Mon Ami?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Grey Velvet is rated 4.04/5 from 23 votes; Mon Ami is rated 3.86/5 from 66 votes. Choose Grey Velvet for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Mon Ami for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Grey Velvet or Mon Ami?

Mon Ami lasts longest (Mon Ami 74/100, Grey Velvet 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Grey Velvet or Mon Ami?

Grey Velvet projects furthest (Grey Velvet 67/100, Mon Ami 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Grey Velvet and Mon Ami smell similar?

Very similar: a 88% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Amber, Coconut, Fig and Plum.

Is Grey Velvet or Mon Ami better for summer or winter?

Grey Velvet suits evening wear; Mon Ami suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Grey Velvet and Mon Ami?

Grey Velvet has top notes of Amber, heart notes of Coconut, Fig and Plum, a base of Sandalwood, Raspberry and Musk. Mon Ami has top notes of Amber, heart notes of Coconut, Fig and Plum, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Coumarin and Raspberry.