Fragrance comparison

Chanel No 19 Parfum vs Vent Vert

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 2,532 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chanel No 19 Parfum

Chanel

4.331,642 votes

Rank #25,386 GreenWoody

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41%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 Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.

Chanel No 19 Parfum
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vent Vert
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chanel No 19 Parfum4/7

Vent Vert2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chanel No 19 ParfumChanel

Vent VertPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 1,642 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 890 votes

Have 19%Had 4%Want 77%

Category winnerChanel No 19 ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

28%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,642 votes

21%Love

36%Like

22%Ok

7%Dislike

13%Hate

67 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageChanel No 19 Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value57

Category winnerVent VertBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

iris69%

powdery61%

green100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

Scent match41%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

GalbanumNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

OrrisMay RoseNarcissusJasmineHedioneYlang-Ylang

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossVetiverCedarMusk

Top

Green NotesLimeBasilAsafoetidaLemonNeroliOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart

GalbanumHiacynthLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineMarigoldRoseFreesiaViolet

Base

OakmossVetiverIrisSageAmberMuskStyraxCedar

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Neroli, Jasmine and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Chanel No 19 Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter49

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer88

Fall38

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerVent VertMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex41

Women55

Work 47%Casual 30%Date 16%Party 7%

Men10

Unisex58

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,386

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,473

PerfumerCalice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu

Launched1991

Reviews0

Category winnerChanel No 19 ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel No 19 Parfum delivers a striking, unapologetic burst of green energy that immediately cuts through the noise of sweet modern perfumes. The opening snaps with bitter galbanum and sparkling neroli, smelling like crushed flower stems after a cold morning rain. As the initial sharp bite mellows, luxurious orris roo…

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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 Parfum or Vent Vert?

Chanel No 19 Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Chanel No 19 Parfum is rated 4.33/5 from 1,642 votes; Vent Vert is rated 4.10/5 from 890 votes. Choose Chanel No 19 Parfum for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vent Vert for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

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

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

Chanel No 19 Parfum projects furthest (Chanel No 19 Parfum 60/100, Vent Vert 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chanel No 19 Parfum and Vent Vert smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Neroli, Jasmine and Oakmoss.

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

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

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

Chanel No 19 Parfum has top notes of Galbanum and Neroli, heart notes of Orris, May Rose, Narcissus and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cedar and Musk. 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.