Fragrance comparison

Monsieur Balmain vs The Vert (Green Tea)

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 1,077 ratings analysed

6 wins

Monsieur Balmain

Pierre Balmain · 1990

4.69449 votes

Rank #23,612 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

The Vert (Green Tea)

L'Occitane en Provence

4.14628 votes

Rank #3,654 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monsieur Balmain takes 6 of 7 categories.

Monsieur Balmain
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
The Vert (Green Tea)
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Monsieur Balmain6/7

The Vert (Green Tea)1/7

Ratings & consensus: Monsieur Balmain
Community sentiment: Monsieur Balmain
Longevity: Monsieur Balmain
Sillage & projection: Monsieur Balmain
Value for money: Monsieur Balmain
Versatility: Monsieur Balmain
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Vert (Green Tea)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Monsieur BalmainPierre Balmain

The Vert (Green Tea)L'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.69/ 5 · 449 votes

Have 56%Had 14%Want 31%

4.14/ 5 · 628 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerMonsieur BalmainRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

72%Love

25%Like

3%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

32%Love

57%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

628 votes

Category winnerMonsieur BalmainMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMonsieur Balmain

SillageMonsieur Balmain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value55

Category winnerMonsieur BalmainBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy53%

fresh30%

citrus100%

green90%

fresh spicy80%

fresh70%

aromatic60%

white floral50%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamotBitter OrangeMint

Heart

GingerSandalwoodRosemaryCarawayNutmegMossPepperThyme

Base

VetiverClary SageAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

Bitter OrangeOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

Green TeaJasmineMate

Base4-5 hrs

CedarThymeNutmeg

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Nutmeg and Thyme. Durations are only published for The Vert (Green Tea), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer100

Fall18

Winter6

Day100

Night13

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day100

Night19

Category winnerMonsieur BalmainMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex25

Women5

Men3

Unisex63

Women35

Casual 45%Work 37%Date 11%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,612

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched1990

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,654

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews65

Category winnerThe Vert (Green Tea)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Monsieur Balmain by Pierre Balmain is a sharp, sun-drenched blast of yellow lemon peel and bitter orange. It is designed for those who appreciate dry, completely unsweetened citrus that holds its ground in high heat. It works beautifully on humid summer days when sugary scents turn cloying.

Reviews →

The Vert (Green Tea) by L'Occitane en Provence delivers an invigorating splash of Mediterranean botanicals. The opening hits immediately. Tart bitter orange and sweet orange zest cut through morning haze with sharp, juicy clarity. Within twenty minutes, the citrus settles into a calm heart of steeped green tea leaves,…

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, Monsieur Balmain or The Vert (Green Tea)?

Monsieur Balmain takes 6 of 7 categories. Monsieur Balmain is rated 4.69/5 from 449 votes; The Vert (Green Tea) is rated 4.14/5 from 628 votes. Choose Monsieur Balmain for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Vert (Green Tea) for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Monsieur Balmain or The Vert (Green Tea)?

Monsieur Balmain lasts longest (Monsieur Balmain 63/100, The Vert (Green Tea) 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Monsieur Balmain or The Vert (Green Tea)?

Monsieur Balmain projects furthest (Monsieur Balmain 57/100, The Vert (Green Tea) 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Monsieur Balmain and The Vert (Green Tea) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Nutmeg and Thyme.

Is Monsieur Balmain or The Vert (Green Tea) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Monsieur Balmain is the stronger pick. For winter, The Vert (Green Tea) is the stronger pick. Monsieur Balmain suits daytime wear; The Vert (Green Tea) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Monsieur Balmain and The Vert (Green Tea)?

Monsieur Balmain has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Bitter Orange and Mint, heart notes of Ginger, Sandalwood, Rosemary and Caraway, a base of Vetiver, Clary Sage, Amber and Musk. The Vert (Green Tea) has top notes of Bitter Orange and Orange, heart notes of Green Tea, Jasmine and Mate, a base of Cedar, Thyme and Nutmeg.