Pasticcio vs Vent Vert
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pasticcio takes 5 of 7 categories.
PasticcioChoose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vent VertChoose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pasticcio5/7
Vent Vert2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Pasticcio
- Community sentiment
- Pasticcio
- Longevity
- Pasticcio
- Sillage & projection
- Pasticcio
- Value for money
- Vent Vert
- Versatility
- Vent Vert
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pasticcio
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PasticcioSospiro PerfumesVent VertPierre BalmainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 184 votes
Have 31%Had 8%Want 61%
4.10/ 5 · 890 votes
Have 19%Had 4%Want 77%
Category winnerPasticcioRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
22%Like
9%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate
184 votes
21%Love
36%Like
22%Ok
7%Dislike
13%Hate
67 votes
Category winnerPasticcioMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPasticcio
SillagePasticcio
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVent VertBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
woody92%
iris84%
floral77%
earthy69%
green61%
green100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Currant budsHyacinthGreen NotesBergamotOrange BlossomNasturtiumRoseHawthorn
Heart2-4 hrs
Orris RootVioletLimeJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangLily
Base8-12 hrs
SandalwoodCedarMuskIrisAmberOakmossHeliotrope
Top
Green NotesLimeBasilAsafoetidaLemonNeroliOrange BlossomBergamot
Heart
GalbanumHiacynthLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineMarigoldRoseFreesiaViolet
Base
OakmossVetiverIrisSageAmberMuskStyraxCedar
InformationalShared notesHyacinth, Green Notes, Bergamot and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Pasticcio, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter93
Day100
Night81
Spring100
Summer88
Fall38
Winter33
Day100
Night33
Category winnerVent VertMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,931
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews36
Overall rank#28,445
PerfumerCalice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu
Launched1991
Reviews0
Category winnerPasticcioHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSospiro Pasticcio opens with an assertive flash of crisp green notes, tangy bergamot, and zesty currant buds that immediately wake up the senses. As that brisk herbal opening softens over the first half hour, a powdery heart of velvety orris root, violet petals, and creamy jasmine takes center stage. The long dry-down…
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, Pasticcio or Vent Vert?
Pasticcio takes 5 of 7 categories. Pasticcio is rated 4.17/5 from 184 votes; Vent Vert is rated 4.10/5 from 890 votes. Choose Pasticcio for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vent Vert for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Pasticcio or Vent Vert?
Pasticcio lasts longest (Pasticcio 75/100, Vent Vert 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Pasticcio or Vent Vert?
Pasticcio projects furthest (Pasticcio 64/100, Vent Vert 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Pasticcio and Vent Vert smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Green Notes, Bergamot and Orange Blossom.
Is Pasticcio or Vent Vert better for summer or winter?
For summer, Vent Vert is the stronger pick. For winter, Pasticcio is the stronger pick. Pasticcio suits daytime wear; Vent Vert suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pasticcio and Vent Vert?
Pasticcio has top notes of Currant buds, Hyacinth, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris Root, Violet, Lime and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk and Iris. 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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