Fragrance comparison

Elixir vs Vent Vert

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,691 ratings analysed

Elixir

Shakira

3.78801 votes

Rank #4,226 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Vent Vert

Pierre Balmain · 1991

4.10890 votes

Rank #28,244 GreenAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vent Vert takes 4 of 7 categories.

Elixir
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Vent Vert
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Elixir3/7

Vent Vert4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ElixirShakira

Vent VertPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 801 votes

Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%

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

24%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

801 votes

21%Love

36%Like

22%Ok

7%Dislike

13%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityVent Vert

SillageVent Vert

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value57

Category winnerElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

powdery84%

musky77%

floral69%

fruity61%

green100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperOrange Blossom

Heart

PeachFreesiaPeony

Base

AmberStyraxMuskWhite Cedar Extract

Top

Green NotesLimeBasilAsafoetidaLemonNeroliOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart

GalbanumHiacynthLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineMarigoldRoseFreesiaViolet

Base

OakmossVetiverIrisSageAmberMuskStyraxCedar

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Freesia, Amber and Styrax. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer88

Fall38

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerVent VertMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex6

Women93

Men10

Unisex58

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,226

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews94

Overall rank#28,244

PerfumerCalice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu

Launched1991

Reviews0

Category winnerElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shakira Elixir is an amber floral fragrance that breaks away from typical sugary sweet celebrity perfumes. Sonia Constant blends warm peach and black pepper with a deep resinous base. It suits budget conscious buyers seeking a cozy, spicy option for chilly autumn nights.

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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, Elixir or Vent Vert?

Vent Vert takes 4 of 7 categories. Elixir is rated 3.78/5 from 801 votes; Vent Vert is rated 4.10/5 from 890 votes. Choose Elixir for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. 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, Elixir or Vent Vert?

Vent Vert lasts longest (Vent Vert 68/100, Elixir 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elixir or Vent Vert?

Projection is very close: Vent Vert 57/100, Elixir 55/100 for sillage.

Do Elixir and Vent Vert smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Freesia, Amber and Styrax.

Is Elixir or Vent Vert better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vent Vert is the stronger pick. For winter, Elixir is the stronger pick. Vent Vert suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elixir and Vent Vert?

Elixir has top notes of Black Pepper and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Peach, Freesia and Peony, a base of Amber, Styrax, Musk and White Cedar Extract. 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.