Fragrance comparison

Citrus Splash vs Vent Vert

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 892 ratings analysed

Citrus Splash

Lime

3.502 votes

Rank #67,450 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Vent Vert

Pierre Balmain · 1991

4.10890 votes

Rank #28,392 GreenAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vent Vert takes 4 of 4 categories.

Citrus Splash
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring.
Vent Vert
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Citrus Splash0/4

Vent Vert4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vent Vert
Sillage & projection: Vent Vert
Value for money: Vent Vert
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

Citrus SplashLime

Vent VertPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

4.10/ 5 · 890 votes

Have 19%Had 4%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityVent Vert

SillageVent Vert

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value57

Category winnerVent VertBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

marine77%

white floral65%

woody53%

green42%

green100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MandarinLemonNeroliFig

Heart2-4 hrs

Tonka BeanWhite MuskPatchouliVetiver

Base5-7 hrs

Aquatic notesOrange BlossomGreen NotesEucalyptusJasmine

Top

Green NotesLimeBasilAsafoetidaLemonNeroliOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart

GalbanumHiacynthLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineMarigoldRoseFreesiaViolet

Base

OakmossVetiverIrisSageAmberMuskStyraxCedar

InformationalShared notesLemon, Neroli, Vetiver and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Citrus Splash, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer88

Fall38

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men10

Unisex58

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,450

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,392

PerfumerCalice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu

Launched1991

Reviews0

Category winnerVent VertHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Citrus Splash by Lime is an aromatic fougere built around sunny, sparkling citrus and coastal greenery. The scent opens with a lively blast of ripe mandarin, sharp lemon, and bitter green neroli, sweetened by a subtle touch of green fig. As the initial sharpness softens, the heart brings a smooth balance of earthy vet…

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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, Citrus Splash or Vent Vert?

Vent Vert takes 4 of 4 categories. Citrus Splash is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Vent Vert is rated 4.10/5 from 890 votes. Choose Citrus Splash for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring. Choose Vent Vert for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Citrus Splash or Vent Vert?

Vent Vert lasts longest (Vent Vert 68/100, Citrus Splash 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citrus Splash or Vent Vert?

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

Do Citrus Splash and Vent Vert smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Lemon, Neroli, Vetiver and Orange Blossom.

Is Citrus Splash or Vent Vert better for summer or winter?

Vent Vert suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citrus Splash and Vent Vert?

Citrus Splash has top notes of Mandarin, Lemon, Neroli and Fig, heart notes of Tonka Bean, White Musk, Patchouli and Vetiver, a base of Aquatic notes, Orange Blossom, Green Notes and Eucalyptus. 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.