Fragrance comparison

Empire vs Vent Vert

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,111 ratings analysed

4 wins

Empire

Hinode

3.84221 votes

Rank #10,381 GreenAromatic

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58%scent match

Closely related

Vent Vert

Pierre Balmain · 1991

4.10890 votes

Rank #28,244 GreenAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Empire takes 4 of 7 categories.

Empire
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vent Vert
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Empire4/7

Vent Vert2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EmpireHinode

Vent VertPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 221 votes

Have 53%Had 47%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

30%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

221 votes

21%Love

36%Like

22%Ok

7%Dislike

13%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerEmpireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageEmpire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value57

Category winnerEmpireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

amber69%

citrus61%

green100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

Scent match58%Closely related · both green, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

TarragonBasilBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Green NotesJasmineFreesia

Base5-7 hrs

MuskAmber

Top

Green NotesLimeBasilAsafoetidaLemonNeroliOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart

GalbanumHiacynthLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineMarigoldRoseFreesiaViolet

Base

OakmossVetiverIrisSageAmberMuskStyraxCedar

InformationalShared notesBasil, Bergamot, Green Notes and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Empire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter82

Day100

Night91

Spring100

Summer88

Fall38

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerVent VertMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex10

Women4

Men10

Unisex58

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,381

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#28,244

PerfumerCalice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu

Launched1991

Reviews0

Category winnerEmpireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Empire by Hinode is an aromatic green cologne built on the crisp contrast between zesty Mediterranean citrus and garden-fresh herbs. The fragrance opens with an invigorating wave of tart bergamot, peppery basil, and bittersweet tarragon, creating an aroma reminiscent of crushed culinary greens under the morning sun. A…

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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, Empire or Vent Vert?

Empire takes 4 of 7 categories. Empire is rated 3.84/5 from 221 votes; Vent Vert is rated 4.10/5 from 890 votes. Choose Empire for a green and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vent Vert for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Empire or Vent Vert?

They last about the same: Empire 68/100, Vent Vert 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Empire or Vent Vert?

Empire projects furthest (Empire 62/100, Vent Vert 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Empire and Vent Vert smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Bergamot, Green Notes and Jasmine.

Is Empire or Vent Vert better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Empire and Vent Vert?

Empire has top notes of Tarragon, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Green Notes, Jasmine and Freesia, 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.