Fragrance comparison

Iris vs Vent Vert

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,117 ratings analysed

Iris

Yardley

3.80227 votes

Rank #31,050 IrisViolet

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22%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Vent Vert

Pierre Balmain · 1991

4.10890 votes

Rank #28,244 GreenAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vent Vert takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Iris2/7

Vent Vert5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IrisYardley

Vent VertPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 227 votes

Have 61%Had 39%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

17%Love

63%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

227 votes

21%Love

36%Like

22%Ok

7%Dislike

13%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerIrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityVent Vert

SillageVent Vert

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value57

Category winnerIrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

violet92%

powdery84%

green77%

fresh69%

earthy61%

green100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green LeavesCitruses

Heart2-3 hrs

IrisVioletLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base4-6 hrs

Vanilla

Top

Green NotesLimeBasilAsafoetidaLemonNeroliOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart

GalbanumHiacynthLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineMarigoldRoseFreesiaViolet

Base

OakmossVetiverIrisSageAmberMuskStyraxCedar

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Iris, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Iris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day100

Night19

Spring100

Summer88

Fall38

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerVent VertMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex35

Women55

Men10

Unisex58

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,050

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,244

PerfumerCalice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu

Launched1991

Reviews0

Category winnerVent VertHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris by Yardley opens with a clean, dewy snap of crushed green leaves and zesty citrus, instantly bringing to mind a cool walk through an English cottage garden after a morning shower. As the brisk opening settles, a soft floral heart takes over, led by powdery iris, velvety violet, and fresh garden rose. Lily-of-the-…

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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, Iris or Vent Vert?

Vent Vert takes 5 of 7 categories. Iris is rated 3.80/5 from 227 votes; Vent Vert is rated 4.10/5 from 890 votes. Choose Iris for a iris and violet character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vent Vert for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris or Vent Vert?

Vent Vert lasts longest (Vent Vert 68/100, Iris 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris or Vent Vert?

Vent Vert projects furthest (Vent Vert 57/100, Iris 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris and Vent Vert smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Citruses, Iris, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Iris or Vent Vert better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Iris and Vent Vert?

Iris has top notes of Green Leaves and Citruses, heart notes of Iris, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Vanilla. 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.