Fragrance comparison

Gucci Rush 2 vs Vent Vert The Original

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 4,121 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gucci Rush 2

Gucci

3.933,974 votes

Rank #2,106 GreenWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Vent Vert The Original

Pierre Balmain

4.69147 votes

Rank #25,641 GreenFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci Rush 2 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Gucci Rush 2
Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vent Vert The Original
Choose it for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gucci Rush 25/7

Vent Vert The Original2/7

Ratings & consensus: Vent Vert The Original
Community sentiment: Vent Vert The Original
Longevity: Gucci Rush 2
Sillage & projection: Gucci Rush 2
Value for money: Gucci Rush 2
Versatility: Gucci Rush 2
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci Rush 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci Rush 2Gucci

Vent Vert The OriginalPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 3,974 votes

Have 30%Had 55%Want 14%

4.69/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerVent Vert The OriginalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

3,974 votes

79%Love

16%Like

1%Ok

1%Dislike

2%Hate

147 votes

Category winnerVent Vert The OriginalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityGucci Rush 2

SillageGucci Rush 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value46

Category winnerGucci Rush 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

white floral92%

floral84%

fruity77%

fresh69%

musky61%

green100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both green, white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

FreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Heart2 to 3 hours

Palm TreeNarcissusLilyGardenia

Base3 to 4 hours

Black CurrantMuskOakmoss

Top

Violet LeafBergamotNeroliNarcissus

Heart

GalbanumBasilHyacinthLily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaRoseGeraniumJasmine

Base

OakmossSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Narcissus. Durations are only published for Gucci Rush 2, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall43

Winter30

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer60

Fall32

Winter14

Day100

Night33

Category winnerGucci Rush 2Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex6

Women93

Men5

Unisex51

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,106

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews174

Overall rank#25,641

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGucci Rush 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci Rush 2 delivers a crisp, airy floral experience defined by transparent petals and dewy greenery. The scent introduces bright freesia, lily-of-the-valley, and delicate rose, establishing an invigorating, clean opening. Instead of settling into heavy warmth, Michel Almairac designed the blend to showcase green pal…

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Vent Vert The Original is a landmark floral green fragrance that redefined the genre in 1947. Its sharp opening of violet leaf and galbanum creates an immediate, crisp connection to nature. This perfume thrives in warmer spring weather, offering a refreshing, clean profile that suits office wear or casual daytime outi…

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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, Gucci Rush 2 or Vent Vert The Original?

Gucci Rush 2 takes 5 of 7 categories. Gucci Rush 2 is rated 3.93/5 from 3,974 votes; Vent Vert The Original is rated 4.69/5 from 147 votes. Choose Gucci Rush 2 for a green and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vent Vert The Original for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Rush 2 or Vent Vert The Original?

They last about the same: Gucci Rush 2 62/100, Vent Vert The Original 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Rush 2 or Vent Vert The Original?

Projection is very close: Gucci Rush 2 57/100, Vent Vert The Original 56/100 for sillage.

Do Gucci Rush 2 and Vent Vert The Original smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Narcissus.

Is Gucci Rush 2 or Vent Vert The Original better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci Rush 2 is the stronger pick. For winter, Gucci Rush 2 is the stronger pick. Gucci Rush 2 suits daytime wear; Vent Vert The Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Rush 2 and Vent Vert The Original?

Gucci Rush 2 has top notes of Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, heart notes of Palm Tree, Narcissus, Lily and Gardenia, a base of Black Currant, Musk and Oakmoss. Vent Vert The Original has top notes of Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Neroli and Narcissus, heart notes of Galbanum, Basil, Hyacinth and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Musk.