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Lavande Eau de Toilette vs Vent Vert

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

Updated 918 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

  • Lavande Eau de Toilette

    Choose it for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Vent Vert

    Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lavande Eau de Toilette3/6
Vent Vert3/6
Ratings & consensus
Vent Vert
Community sentiment
Lavande Eau de Toilette
Longevity
Vent Vert
Sillage & projection
Lavande Eau de Toilette
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Lavande Eau de Toilette
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Vent Vert

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Lavande Eau de ToiletteL'Occitane en Provence
Vent VertPierre Balmain
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.04/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 21%Had 19%Want 60%
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
25%Love
64%Like
0%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

28 votes

21%Love
36%Like
22%Ok
7%Dislike
13%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerLavande Eau de ToiletteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity48
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate61
Category winners

LongevityVent Vert

SillageLavande Eau de Toilette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value57
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
lavender100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
amber69%
floral61%
green100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
LavenderGreen NotesBergamot
Heart2-3 hrs
PeachFreesiaMarigold
Base4-6 hrs
CedarIncenseMusk
Top
Green NotesLimeBasilAsafoetidaLemonNeroliOrange BlossomBergamot
Heart
GalbanumHiacynthLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineMarigoldRoseFreesiaViolet
Base
OakmossVetiverIrisSageAmberMuskStyraxCedar
InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Bergamot, Freesia and Marigold. Durations are only published for Lavande Eau de Toilette, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer75
Fall75
Winter38
Day100
Night41
Spring100
Summer88
Fall38
Winter33
Day100
Night33
Category winnerLavande Eau de ToiletteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 45%Work 34%Date 14%Party 7%
Men10
Unisex58
Women32
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,630

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#25,751

PerfumerCalice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu

Launched1991

Reviews0

Category winnerVent VertHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The opening hits with a sharp burst of fresh lavender and brisk bergamot. It feels like stepping straight out of a hot shower in the French countryside. Clean green notes follow immediately. They cut through herbal bitterness with an airy, leafy crispness. As the initial citrus spray settles after ten minutes, a subtl…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lavande Eau de Toilette or Vent Vert?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Lavande Eau de Toilette is rated 4.04/5 from 28 votes; Vent Vert is rated 4.10/5 from 890 votes. Choose Lavande Eau de Toilette for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vent Vert for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lavande Eau de Toilette or Vent Vert?

Vent Vert lasts longest (Vent Vert 68/100, Lavande Eau de Toilette 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lavande Eau de Toilette or Vent Vert?

Lavande Eau de Toilette projects furthest (Lavande Eau de Toilette 67/100, Vent Vert 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lavande Eau de Toilette and Vent Vert smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Bergamot, Freesia and Marigold.

Is Lavande Eau de Toilette or Vent Vert better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lavande Eau de Toilette and Vent Vert?

Lavande Eau de Toilette has top notes of Lavender, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Peach, Freesia and Marigold, a base of Cedar, Incense and Musk. 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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