Fragrance comparison

Fleurs d'Oranger vs Vent Vert

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 5,491 ratings analysed

4 wins

Fleurs d'Oranger

Serge Lutens

3.874,601 votes

Rank #876 White FloralCitrus

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6%scent match

Clearly different

Vent Vert

Pierre Balmain · 1991

4.10890 votes

Rank #25,751 GreenAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleurs d'Oranger takes 4 of 7 categories.

Fleurs d'Oranger
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Vent Vert
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fleurs d'Oranger4/7

Vent Vert3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fleurs d'OrangerSerge Lutens

Vent VertPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 4,601 votes

Have 73%Had 27%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

38%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

4,004 votes

21%Love

36%Like

22%Ok

7%Dislike

13%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerFleurs d'OrangerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityFleurs d'Oranger

SillageFleurs d'Oranger

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value57

Category winnerVent VertBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

white floral100%

citrus83%

tuberose65%

animalic48%

floral30%

green100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

Scent match6%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Orange BlossomJasmineIndian TuberoseCitrusesNeroliWhite RoseCuminMuskHibiscusWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Green NotesLimeBasilAsafoetidaLemonNeroliOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart

GalbanumHiacynthLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineMarigoldRoseFreesiaViolet

Base

OakmossVetiverIrisSageAmberMuskStyraxCedar

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Jasmine, Citruses and Neroli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer88

Fall38

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerVent VertMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex30

Women69

Men10

Unisex58

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#876

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake

Launched—

Reviews364

Overall rank#25,751

PerfumerCalice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu

Launched1991

Reviews0

Category winnerFleurs d'OrangerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fleurs d'Oranger by Serge Lutens is a bold, realistic white floral fragrance that places orange blossom at the center of a complex composition. Launched in 1995, it relies on jasmine and tuberose to provide a lush, heady body, while a hint of cumin introduces an unexpected, spicy, and slightly carnal edge. It is a dis…

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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, Fleurs d'Oranger or Vent Vert?

Fleurs d'Oranger takes 4 of 7 categories. Fleurs d'Oranger is rated 3.87/5 from 4,601 votes; Vent Vert is rated 4.10/5 from 890 votes. Choose Fleurs d'Oranger for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Vent Vert for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fleurs d'Oranger or Vent Vert?

Fleurs d'Oranger lasts longest (Fleurs d'Oranger 73/100, Vent Vert 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fleurs d'Oranger or Vent Vert?

Fleurs d'Oranger projects furthest (Fleurs d'Oranger 66/100, Vent Vert 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fleurs d'Oranger and Vent Vert smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Citruses and Neroli.

Is Fleurs d'Oranger or Vent Vert better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Fleurs d'Oranger and Vent Vert?

Fleurs d'Oranger features Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Indian Tuberose, Citruses and Neroli. 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.