Stem vs Vent Vert
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vent Vert takes 5 of 7 categories.
StemChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. 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.
Stem2/7
Vent Vert5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Vent Vert
- Community sentiment
- Stem
- Longevity
- Vent Vert
- Sillage & projection
- Vent Vert
- Value for money
- Vent Vert
- Versatility
- Vent Vert
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Stem
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
StemMalin+GoetzVent VertPierre BalmainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.67/ 5 · 124 votes
Have 43%Had 8%Want 49%
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 hate21%Love
42%Like
23%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate
124 votes
21%Love
36%Like
22%Ok
7%Dislike
13%Hate
67 votes
Category winnerStemMost 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 bothfloral100%
green91%
musky83%
white floral74%
fresh spicy65%
amber56%
green100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both green and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
FreesiaHyacinthMandarin Leaf
Heart1 to 2 hours
Stems GreensJasmineGreen Branches
Base2 to 4 hours
MuskAmbroxanVetiverWhite Cedar Extract
Top
Green NotesLimeBasilAsafoetidaLemonNeroliOrange BlossomBergamot
Heart
GalbanumHiacynthLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineMarigoldRoseFreesiaViolet
Base
OakmossVetiverIrisSageAmberMuskStyraxCedar
InformationalShared notesFreesia, Hyacinth, Jasmine and Musk. Durations are only published for Stem, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer81
Fall12
Winter9
Day100
Night19
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#17,801
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews34
Overall rank#28,244
PerfumerCalice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu
Launched1991
Reviews0
Category winnerStemHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotStem by Malin+Goetz presents a crisp take on a florist shop counter. Released in 2019, this aromatic green fragrance centers on freshly clipped foliage and pale petals rather than sugary blossoms. It opens with sharp hyacinth, bright freesia, and bitter mandarin leaf before settling into wet stems greens, soft jasmine…
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, Stem or Vent Vert?
Vent Vert takes 5 of 7 categories. Stem is rated 3.67/5 from 124 votes; Vent Vert is rated 4.10/5 from 890 votes. Choose Stem for a floral and green character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. 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, Stem or Vent Vert?
Vent Vert lasts longest (Vent Vert 68/100, Stem 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Stem or Vent Vert?
Vent Vert projects furthest (Vent Vert 57/100, Stem 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Stem and Vent Vert smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Freesia, Hyacinth, Jasmine and Musk.
Is Stem or Vent Vert better for summer or winter?
For summer, Vent Vert is the stronger pick. For winter, Vent Vert is the stronger pick. Stem suits daytime wear; Vent Vert suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Stem and Vent Vert?
Stem has top notes of Freesia, Hyacinth and Mandarin Leaf, heart notes of Stems Greens, Jasmine and Green Branches, a base of Musk, Ambroxan, Vetiver and White Cedar Extract. 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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