Fragrance comparison

Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum vs Vent Vert

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 7,305 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum

Chanel

4.166,415 votes

Rank #26,627 GreenEarthy

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Vent Vert

Pierre Balmain · 1991

4.10890 votes

Rank #26,473 GreenAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.

Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vent Vert
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum4/7

Vent Vert3/7

Ratings & consensus: Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Vent Vert
Versatility: Vent Vert
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vent Vert

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chanel No 19 Eau de ParfumChanel

Vent VertPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 6,415 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 890 votes

Have 19%Had 4%Want 77%

Category winnerChanel No 19 Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

6,415 votes

21%Love

36%Like

22%Ok

7%Dislike

13%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerChanel No 19 Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityChanel No 19 Eau de Parfum

SillageChanel No 19 Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value57

Category winnerVent VertBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

earthy92%

woody84%

iris77%

mossy69%

aromatic61%

green100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

Scent match38%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

Green NotesBergamotNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisRoseNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossVetiverLeatherSandalwood

Top

Green NotesLimeBasilAsafoetidaLemonNeroliOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart

GalbanumHiacynthLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineMarigoldRoseFreesiaViolet

Base

OakmossVetiverIrisSageAmberMuskStyraxCedar

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Bergamot, Neroli and Iris. Durations are only published for Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer58

Fall0

Winter35

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer88

Fall38

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerVent VertMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex38

Women59

Work 41%Casual 31%Date 18%Party 10%

Men10

Unisex58

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,627

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,473

PerfumerCalice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu

Launched1991

Reviews0

Category winnerVent VertHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum is an unapologetic, bracing green floral built on crushed stems and chilled roots. It starts sharp. A brisk wave of cut green stems, bitter neroli, and crisp bergamot cuts through the air with zero added sugar. Give it fifteen minutes. The sharp initial solvent bite settles into a velvety he…

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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, Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum or Vent Vert?

Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.16/5 from 6,415 votes; Vent Vert is rated 4.10/5 from 890 votes. Choose Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vent Vert for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum or Vent Vert?

They last about the same: Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum 69/100, Vent Vert 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum or Vent Vert?

Projection is very close: Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum 59/100, Vent Vert 57/100 for sillage.

Do Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum and Vent Vert smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Bergamot, Neroli and Iris.

Is Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum or Vent Vert better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vent Vert is the stronger pick. For winter, Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Vent Vert suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum and Vent Vert?

Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum has top notes of Green Notes, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Narcissus and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Leather 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.