Fragrance comparison

Ignite vs Vent Vert

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,079 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ignite

Boadicea the Victorious

4.08189 votes

Rank #9,244 PowderyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

8%scent match

Clearly different

Vent Vert

Pierre Balmain · 1991

4.10890 votes

Rank #28,445 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ignite takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ignite
Choose it for a powdery and white floral 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.

Ignite4/7

Vent Vert3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IgniteBoadicea the Victorious

Vent VertPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 189 votes

Have 63%Had 38%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

47%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

189 votes

21%Love

36%Like

22%Ok

7%Dislike

13%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerIgniteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityIgnite

SillageIgnite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value57

Category winnerVent VertBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

powdery100%

white floral92%

vanilla84%

violet77%

cherry69%

sweet61%

green100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

Scent match8%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CherryPeachLimePink Pepper

Heart

Jasmine SambacVioletHeliotropeRose

Base

MuskAmberVanillaPatchouliSandalwoodCedarVetiverTonka Bean

Top

Green NotesLimeBasilAsafoetidaLemonNeroliOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart

GalbanumHiacynthLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineMarigoldRoseFreesiaViolet

Base

OakmossVetiverIrisSageAmberMuskStyraxCedar

InformationalShared notesLime, Violet, Rose 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 season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter94

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer88

Fall38

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerVent VertMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex29

Women67

Men10

Unisex58

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,244

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#28,445

PerfumerCalice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu

Launched1991

Reviews0

Category winnerIgniteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Christian Provenzano composed Ignite for Boadicea the Victorious as a dense floral amber anchored by a noticeable sweet cherry opening. Bright lime and pink pepper cut through the initial fruitiness before violet and jasmine sambac take control of the heart. As the top notes settle, heliotrope introduces a soft almond…

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, …

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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, Ignite or Vent Vert?

Ignite takes 4 of 7 categories. Ignite is rated 4.08/5 from 189 votes; Vent Vert is rated 4.10/5 from 890 votes. Choose Ignite for a powdery and white floral 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, Ignite or Vent Vert?

Ignite lasts longest (Ignite 71/100, Vent Vert 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ignite or Vent Vert?

Ignite projects furthest (Ignite 72/100, Vent Vert 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ignite and Vent Vert smell similar?

Clearly different: a 8% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Lime, Violet, Rose and Musk.

Is Ignite or Vent Vert better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ignite and Vent Vert?

Ignite has top notes of Cherry, Peach, Lime and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Violet, Heliotrope and Rose, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla and Patchouli. 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.