Fragrance comparison

1905 vs Vent Vert

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 1,049 ratings analysed

7 wins

1905

Detaille

4.26159 votes

Rank #23,195 WoodyGreen

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Vent Vert

Pierre Balmain · 1991

4.10890 votes

Rank #25,646 GreenAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1905 takes 7 of 7 categories.

1905
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vent Vert
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

19057/7

Vent Vert0/7

Ratings & consensus: 1905
Community sentiment: 1905
Longevity: 1905
Sillage & projection: 1905
Value for money: 1905
Versatility: 1905
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1905

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1905Detaille

Vent VertPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 890 votes

Have 19%Had 4%Want 77%

Category winner1905Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

159 votes

21%Love

36%Like

22%Ok

7%Dislike

13%Hate

67 votes

Category winner1905Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

Longevity1905

Sillage1905

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value57

Category winner1905Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

earthy84%

powdery77%

violet69%

aromatic61%

green100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both green and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumVioletCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineIrisYlang-YlangRoseOrange Blossom

Base6-8 hrs

oak mossVetyverSandalwood

Top

Green NotesLimeBasilAsafoetidaLemonNeroliOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart

GalbanumHiacynthLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineMarigoldRoseFreesiaViolet

Base

OakmossVetiverIrisSageAmberMuskStyraxCedar

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Violet, Jasmine and Iris. Durations are only published for 1905, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer42

Fall78

Winter69

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer88

Fall38

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winner1905Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex27

Women69

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 8%

Men10

Unisex58

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,195

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#25,646

PerfumerCalice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu

Launched1991

Reviews0

Category winner1905Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Detaille 1905 is an old-school green chypre with a sunny floral heart. It starts crisp and sharp. A burst of bitter galbanum and crushed violet leaf cuts through the air before melting into a powdery bouquet of iris, jasmine, and classic rose. You get the snap of green stems alongside vintage French soap. Underneath, …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1905 or Vent Vert?

1905 takes 7 of 7 categories. 1905 is rated 4.26/5 from 159 votes; Vent Vert is rated 4.10/5 from 890 votes. Choose 1905 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vent Vert for a green and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1905 or Vent Vert?

1905 lasts longest (1905 74/100, Vent Vert 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1905 or Vent Vert?

1905 projects furthest (1905 65/100, Vent Vert 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1905 and Vent Vert smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Violet, Jasmine and Iris.

Is 1905 or Vent Vert better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vent Vert is the stronger pick. For winter, 1905 is the stronger pick. 1905 suits daytime wear; Vent Vert suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1905 and Vent Vert?

1905 has top notes of Galbanum, Violet and Cassis, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of oak moss, Vetyver and Sandalwood. 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.