Fragrance comparison

Sel Santal vs Vent Vert

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,472 ratings analysed

Sel Santal

Clean

3.65582 votes

Rank #36,465 WoodyPowdery

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30%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Vent Vert

Pierre Balmain · 1991

4.10890 votes

Rank #26,632 GreenAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vent Vert takes 4 of 7 categories.

Sel Santal
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Vent Vert
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sel Santal3/7

Vent Vert4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sel SantalClean

Vent VertPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 582 votes

Have 50%Had 14%Want 36%

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

24%Love

40%Like

15%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

582 votes

21%Love

36%Like

22%Ok

7%Dislike

13%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerSel SantalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityVent Vert

SillageVent Vert

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value57

Category winnerSel SantalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

salty77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

green100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Tonic WaterBergamotMandarin LeafNutmeg

Heart2 to 3 hours

SaltFigWhipped CreamVioletIrisHazelnut

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodMuskAmberStyraxRose

Top

Green NotesLimeBasilAsafoetidaLemonNeroliOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart

GalbanumHiacynthLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineMarigoldRoseFreesiaViolet

Base

OakmossVetiverIrisSageAmberMuskStyraxCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet, Iris and Musk. Durations are only published for Sel Santal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer93

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night43

Spring100

Summer88

Fall38

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerSel SantalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men42

Unisex50

Women8

Men10

Unisex58

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,465

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,632

PerfumerCalice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu

Launched1991

Reviews0

Category winnerVent VertHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sel Santal by Clean offers an unconventional take on woody fragrances by pairing crisp aquatic freshness with dry timber. The scent opens with a sharp burst of tonic water, sparkling bergamot, green mandarin leaf, and a dash of warm nutmeg. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance introduces a curious salty fi…

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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, …

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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, Sel Santal or Vent Vert?

Vent Vert takes 4 of 7 categories. Sel Santal is rated 3.65/5 from 582 votes; Vent Vert is rated 4.10/5 from 890 votes. Choose Sel Santal for a woody and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, 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, Sel Santal or Vent Vert?

Vent Vert lasts longest (Vent Vert 68/100, Sel Santal 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sel Santal or Vent Vert?

Vent Vert projects furthest (Vent Vert 57/100, Sel Santal 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sel Santal and Vent Vert smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet, Iris and Musk.

Is Sel Santal or Vent Vert better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sel Santal and Vent Vert?

Sel Santal has top notes of Tonic Water, Bergamot, Mandarin Leaf and Nutmeg, heart notes of Salt, Fig, Whipped Cream and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Amber and Styrax. 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.