914 vs Vent Vert
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
18%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
914 takes 4 of 7 categories.
914Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vent VertChoose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
9144/7
Vent Vert2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Vent Vert
- Community sentiment
- 914
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Vent Vert
- Value for money
- 914
- Versatility
- 914
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 914
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
914IKONVent VertPierre BalmainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 54%Had 11%Want 35%
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 hate44%Love
24%Like
16%Ok
4%Dislike
12%Hate
25 votes
21%Love
36%Like
22%Ok
7%Dislike
13%Hate
67 votes
Category winner914Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageVent Vert
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner914Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothoud100%
woody83%
amber65%
fresh spicy48%
conifer30%
green100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LimeBergamotMarigold
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)Balsam FirJasmine
Base
AmberCedarAmbergris
Top
Green NotesLimeBasilAsafoetidaLemonNeroliOrange BlossomBergamot
Heart
GalbanumHiacynthLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineMarigoldRoseFreesiaViolet
Base
OakmossVetiverIrisSageAmberMuskStyraxCedar
InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Marigold and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring62
Summer46
Fall100
Winter92
Day90
Night100
Spring100
Summer88
Fall38
Winter33
Day100
Night33
Category winner914Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,896
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#28,445
PerfumerCalice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu
Launched1991
Reviews0
Category winner914Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIKON 914 opens with a bright citrus lift, then settles into a smoother amber-oud style with soft woods and a lightly powdery feel. Reviews often describe it as well blended, unisex, and easy to wear, especially if you like the airy burnt-sugar, amber-wood style associated with Baccarat Rouge. It looks strongest as a s…
Reviews →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, …
Reviews →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, 914 or Vent Vert?
914 takes 4 of 7 categories. 914 is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes; Vent Vert is rated 4.10/5 from 890 votes. Choose 914 for a oud and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vent Vert for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 914 or Vent Vert?
They last about the same: 914 68/100, Vent Vert 68/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, 914 or Vent Vert?
Vent Vert projects furthest (Vent Vert 57/100, 914 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 914 and Vent Vert smell similar?
Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Marigold and Jasmine.
Is 914 or Vent Vert better for summer or winter?
For summer, Vent Vert is the stronger pick. For winter, 914 is the stronger pick. 914 suits evening wear; Vent Vert suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 914 and Vent Vert?
914 has top notes of Lime, Bergamot and Marigold, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Balsam Fir and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Cedar and Ambergris. 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.
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