Hydrangea vs Vent Vert
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vent Vert takes 6 of 7 categories.
HydrangeaChoose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vent VertChoose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hydrangea1/7
Vent Vert6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Vent Vert
- Community sentiment
- Vent Vert
- Longevity
- Vent Vert
- Sillage & projection
- Vent Vert
- Value for money
- Vent Vert
- Versatility
- Vent Vert
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Hydrangea
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
HydrangeaJ-ScentVent VertPierre BalmainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.46/ 5 · 99 votes
Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%
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 hate18%Love
42%Like
14%Ok
18%Dislike
7%Hate
99 votes
21%Love
36%Like
22%Ok
7%Dislike
13%Hate
67 votes
Category winnerVent VertMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVent Vert
SillageVent Vert
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVent VertBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
white floral92%
floral84%
powdery77%
violet69%
rose61%
green100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
HyacinthJasmineIris FlowerGreen LeavesLily-of-the-ValleyMuskVioletCedarRose
No top / heart / base split published
Top
Green NotesLimeBasilAsafoetidaLemonNeroliOrange BlossomBergamot
Heart
GalbanumHiacynthLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineMarigoldRoseFreesiaViolet
Base
OakmossVetiverIrisSageAmberMuskStyraxCedar
InformationalShared notesHyacinth, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer69
Fall31
Winter31
Day100
Night30
Spring100
Summer88
Fall38
Winter33
Day100
Night33
Category winnerVent VertMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#16,175
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews30
Overall rank#28,244
PerfumerCalice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu
Launched1991
Reviews0
Category winnerHydrangeaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJ-Scent Hydrangea mimics the scent of a blooming hydrangea bush after a rainstorm. It blends fresh hyacinth, jasmine, and cedarwood to create a realistic, aquatic floral profile. This fragrance performs best in cool, damp spring weather, offering an ethereal and green experience that is suited for both men and women w…
Reviews →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, …
Reviews →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, Hydrangea or Vent Vert?
Vent Vert takes 6 of 7 categories. Hydrangea is rated 3.46/5 from 99 votes; Vent Vert is rated 4.10/5 from 890 votes. Choose Hydrangea for a green and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vent Vert for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Hydrangea or Vent Vert?
Vent Vert lasts longest (Vent Vert 68/100, Hydrangea 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Hydrangea or Vent Vert?
Vent Vert projects furthest (Vent Vert 57/100, Hydrangea 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Hydrangea and Vent Vert smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.
Is Hydrangea or Vent Vert better for summer or winter?
For summer, Vent Vert is the stronger pick. For winter, Vent Vert is the stronger pick. Hydrangea suits daytime wear; Vent Vert suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Hydrangea and Vent Vert?
Hydrangea features Hyacinth, Jasmine, Iris Flower, Green Leaves and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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.
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