Fragrance comparison

Mon Ami vs Virtus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 100 ratings analysed

Mon Ami

Choix · 2018

3.8666 votes

Rank #15,894 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Virtus

Angela Ciampagna

4.2634 votes

Rank #45,286 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Virtus takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mon Ami
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Virtus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mon Ami2/7

Virtus5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mon AmiChoix

VirtusAngela Ciampagna

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 27%Had 8%Want 64%

4.26/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 78%

Category winnerVirtusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

29%Like

12%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

66 votes

50%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

3%Dislike

6%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerVirtusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityVirtus

SillageVirtus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value48

Category winnerVirtusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

coconut69%

musky61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both 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

Base6-10+ hrs

SandalwoodMuskCoumarinRaspberry

Top

NeroliJasmine SambacHyacinthLemonFigPeachRaspberryCoconut

Heart

Pine TreeOrris RootPink PepperGalbanumRosemaryIncenseClovesDavana

Base

PatchouliCedarAmberVanillaVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesAmber, Coconut, Fig and Musk. Durations are only published for Mon Ami, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night55

Spring100

Summer23

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night63

Category winnerMon AmiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men24

Unisex67

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,894

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched2018

Reviews11

Overall rank#45,286

PerfumerAngela Ciampagna

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMon AmiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Virtus by Angela Ciampagna opens with a sharp burst of neroli and bitter galbanum before shifting into a dry forest canopy. Green fig leaves and crushed pine needles cut through a base of cedar and patchouli, creating a dark aromatic texture. Soft Jasmine Sambac and dusty orris root add a pale floral undertone that ke…

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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, Mon Ami or Virtus?

Virtus takes 5 of 7 categories. Mon Ami is rated 3.86/5 from 66 votes; Virtus is rated 4.26/5 from 34 votes. Choose Mon Ami for a woody and sweet character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Virtus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mon Ami or Virtus?

Virtus lasts longest (Virtus 84/100, Mon Ami 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mon Ami or Virtus?

Virtus projects furthest (Virtus 75/100, Mon Ami 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mon Ami and Virtus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Amber, Coconut, Fig and Musk.

Is Mon Ami or Virtus better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mon Ami is the stronger pick. For winter, Mon Ami is the stronger pick. Mon Ami suits daytime wear; Virtus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mon Ami and Virtus?

Mon Ami has top notes of Amber, heart notes of Coconut, Fig and Plum, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Coumarin and Raspberry. Virtus has top notes of Neroli, Jasmine Sambac, Hyacinth and Lemon, heart notes of Pine Tree, Orris Root, Pink Pepper and Galbanum, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Amber and Vanilla.