Fragrance comparison

Black Tea vs Vent Vert

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 902 ratings analysed

Black Tea

Innisfree

4.0812 votes

Rank #40,406 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Vent Vert

Pierre Balmain · 1991

4.10890 votes

Rank #28,445 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vent Vert takes 4 of 5 categories.

Black Tea
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vent Vert
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Tea1/5

Vent Vert4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black TeaInnisfree

Vent VertPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 57%Had 5%Want 38%

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 hate

33%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

21%Love

36%Like

22%Ok

7%Dislike

13%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityVent Vert

SillageVent Vert

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value57

Category winnerBlack TeaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

rose77%

aromatic69%

camphor61%

green100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange

Heart

EucalyptusRoseJasmineSageViolet

Base

MuskAmber

Top

Green NotesLimeBasilAsafoetidaLemonNeroliOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart

GalbanumHiacynthLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineMarigoldRoseFreesiaViolet

Base

OakmossVetiverIrisSageAmberMuskStyraxCedar

InformationalShared notesRose, Jasmine, Sage and Violet. 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

Summer67

Fall44

Winter11

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer88

Fall38

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men10

Unisex58

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,406

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#28,445

PerfumerCalice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu

Launched1991

Reviews0

Category winnerVent VertHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Tea by Innisfree is a bright, aromatic scent that balances sharp citrus with herbal depth. It features a prominent orange opening followed by eucalyptus, rose, and sage. Designed for daily wear, this unisex fragrance settles into a clean, musky base that works well for casual office settings or breezy spring aft…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Tea or Vent Vert?

Vent Vert takes 4 of 5 categories. Black Tea is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes; Vent Vert is rated 4.10/5 from 890 votes. Choose Black Tea for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vent Vert for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Tea or Vent Vert?

Vent Vert lasts longest (Vent Vert 68/100, Black Tea 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Tea or Vent Vert?

Vent Vert projects furthest (Vent Vert 57/100, Black Tea 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Tea and Vent Vert smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Rose, Jasmine, Sage and Violet.

Is Black Tea or Vent Vert better for summer or winter?

Black Tea suits daytime wear; Vent Vert suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Tea and Vent Vert?

Black Tea has top notes of Orange, heart notes of Eucalyptus, Rose, Jasmine and Sage, a base of Musk and Amber. 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.