No. 3 vs Vent Vert
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
18%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vent Vert takes 5 of 5 categories.
No. 3Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vent VertChoose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
No. 30/5
Vent Vert5/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Vent Vert
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Vent Vert
- Sillage & projection
- Vent Vert
- Value for money
- Vent Vert
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vent Vert
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
No. 3Sense DubaiVent VertPierre BalmainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%
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 hate40%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
21%Love
36%Like
22%Ok
7%Dislike
13%Hate
67 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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 bothwhite floral100%
fruity92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
citrus69%
powdery61%
green100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Citrus LeavesGalbanumBergamotNeroliRosebay WillowherbBlack PepperNutmeg
Heart
PlumApricotPeachRed BerriesOrrisJasmineYlang-YlangMonoi Oil
Base
AmberSandalwoodAmyrisBlack Musk
Top
Green NotesLimeBasilAsafoetidaLemonNeroliOrange BlossomBergamot
Heart
GalbanumHiacynthLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineMarigoldRoseFreesiaViolet
Base
OakmossVetiverIrisSageAmberMuskStyraxCedar
InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Neroli and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer88
Fall38
Winter33
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#53,348
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#28,244
PerfumerCalice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu
Launched1991
Reviews0
Category winnerVent VertHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNo. 3 by Sense Dubai is an unusual aromatic spicy perfume that centers on galbanum, fresh citrus, and dark musk. Designed for those who appreciate Middle Eastern complexity, it shifts from sharp herbal greenness to a velvety fruit-and-resin base. It fits crisp autumn days and formal evenings where you want to stand ou…
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, No. 3 or Vent Vert?
Vent Vert takes 5 of 5 categories. No. 3 is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes; Vent Vert is rated 4.10/5 from 890 votes. Choose No. 3 for a white floral and fruity character. 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, No. 3 or Vent Vert?
Vent Vert lasts longest (Vent Vert 68/100, No. 3 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, No. 3 or Vent Vert?
Vent Vert projects furthest (Vent Vert 57/100, No. 3 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do No. 3 and Vent Vert smell similar?
Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Neroli and Jasmine.
Is No. 3 or Vent Vert better for summer or winter?
No. 3 suits daytime wear; Vent Vert suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in No. 3 and Vent Vert?
No. 3 has top notes of Citrus Leaves, Galbanum, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Plum, Apricot, Peach and Red Berries, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Amyris and Black 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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