Fragrance comparison

Obsessed for Women vs Vent Vert

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 2,379 ratings analysed

Obsessed for Women

Calvin Klein

3.711,489 votes

Rank #27,697 AromaticMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Vent Vert

Pierre Balmain · 1991

4.10890 votes

Rank #27,484 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Obsessed for Women
Choose it for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money 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.

Obsessed for Women3/7

Vent Vert3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Obsessed for WomenCalvin Klein

Vent VertPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 1,489 votes

Have 42%Had 26%Want 33%

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

22%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

1,489 votes

21%Love

36%Like

22%Ok

7%Dislike

13%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerObsessed for WomenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityVent Vert

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value57

Category winnerObsessed for WomenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

musky92%

citrus84%

lavender77%

herbal69%

fresh spicy61%

green100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CitruseselemiNeroliBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

LavenderSageViolet LeafOrange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base3 to 4 hours

MuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Iso E Super

Top

Green NotesLimeBasilAsafoetidaLemonNeroliOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart

GalbanumHiacynthLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineMarigoldRoseFreesiaViolet

Base

OakmossVetiverIrisSageAmberMuskStyraxCedar

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Neroli, Bergamot and Sage. Durations are only published for Obsessed for Women, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall64

Winter33

Day100

Night28

Spring100

Summer88

Fall38

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerObsessed for WomenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex44

Women51

Men10

Unisex58

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,697

PerfumerAnnick Menardo, Honorine Blanc

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,484

PerfumerCalice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu

Launched1991

Reviews0

Category winnerVent VertHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Obsessed for Women by Calvin Klein flips traditional feminine perfumery by placing cool, aromatic lavender at the center of a fresh musk structure. The opening delivers a crisp flash of bergamot, neroli, and sparkling citruses, tempered by resinous elemi. Soon, herbal purple sage and green violet leaf surround the lav…

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, Obsessed for Women or Vent Vert?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Obsessed for Women is rated 3.71/5 from 1,489 votes; Vent Vert is rated 4.10/5 from 890 votes. Choose Obsessed for Women for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money 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, Obsessed for Women or Vent Vert?

Vent Vert lasts longest (Vent Vert 68/100, Obsessed for Women 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Obsessed for Women or Vent Vert?

Projection is very close: Obsessed for Women 57/100, Vent Vert 57/100 for sillage.

Do Obsessed for Women and Vent Vert smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Neroli, Bergamot and Sage.

Is Obsessed for Women or Vent Vert better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Obsessed for Women and Vent Vert?

Obsessed for Women has top notes of Citruses, elemi, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Sage, Violet Leaf and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Iso E Super. 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.