Van Cleef vs Vent Vert
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Van Cleef takes 5 of 7 categories.
Van CleefChoose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Vent VertChoose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Van Cleef5/7
Vent Vert2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Van Cleef
- Community sentiment
- Van Cleef
- Longevity
- Van Cleef
- Sillage & projection
- Van Cleef
- Value for money
- Vent Vert
- Versatility
- Vent Vert
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Van Cleef
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Van CleefVan Cleef & ArpelsVent VertPierre BalmainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 1,235 votes
Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%
4.10/ 5 · 890 votes
Have 19%Had 4%Want 77%
Category winnerVan CleefRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
41%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
1,235 votes
21%Love
36%Like
22%Ok
7%Dislike
13%Hate
67 votes
Category winnerVan CleefMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVan Cleef
SillageVan Cleef
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVent VertBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
sweet92%
fresh spicy84%
balsamic77%
vanilla69%
green61%
green100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
MarigoldGalbanumNeroliRaspberryBergamot
Heart3-4 hrs
GeraniumOrange BlossomJasmineRose
Base8-10+ hrs
Tonka BeanVanillaSandalwoodCedarMusk
Top
Green NotesLimeBasilAsafoetidaLemonNeroliOrange BlossomBergamot
Heart
GalbanumHiacynthLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineMarigoldRoseFreesiaViolet
Base
OakmossVetiverIrisSageAmberMuskStyraxCedar
InformationalShared notesMarigold, Galbanum, Neroli and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Van Cleef, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring32
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day75
Night100
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#721
PerfumerPascal Giraux
Launched—
Reviews104
Overall rank#28,244
PerfumerCalice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu
Launched1991
Reviews0
Category winnerVan CleefHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVan Cleef by Van Cleef & Arpels delivers a bold, golden warmth reminiscent of classic 1990s perfumery. The fragrance opens with an intriguing herbal splash of bitter galbanum and marigold petals, brightened by tart raspberry and sunny bergamot. As the initial sharp green bite softens, a generous bouquet of spicy geran…
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, Van Cleef or Vent Vert?
Van Cleef takes 5 of 7 categories. Van Cleef is rated 4.12/5 from 1,235 votes; Vent Vert is rated 4.10/5 from 890 votes. Choose Van Cleef for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening 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, Van Cleef or Vent Vert?
Van Cleef lasts longest (Van Cleef 79/100, Vent Vert 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Van Cleef or Vent Vert?
Van Cleef projects furthest (Van Cleef 72/100, Vent Vert 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Van Cleef and Vent Vert smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Marigold, Galbanum, Neroli and Bergamot.
Is Van Cleef or Vent Vert better for summer or winter?
For summer, Vent Vert is the stronger pick. For winter, Van Cleef is the stronger pick. Van Cleef suits evening wear; Vent Vert suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Van Cleef and Vent Vert?
Van Cleef has top notes of Marigold, Galbanum, Neroli and Raspberry, heart notes of Geranium, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar. 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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