Fragrance comparison

Vent Vert vs Aire

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,424 ratings analysed

5 wins

Vent Vert

Pierre Balmain · 1991

4.10890 votes

Rank #28,244 GreenAromatic

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61%scent match

Closely related

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,845 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vent Vert takes 5 of 7 categories.

Vent Vert
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Vent Vert5/7

Aire2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vent VertPierre Balmain

AireLoewe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 890 votes

Have 19%Had 4%Want 77%

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerVent VertRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

36%Like

22%Ok

7%Dislike

13%Hate

67 votes

25%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

534 votes

Category winnerAireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityVent Vert

SillageVent Vert

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value42

Category winnerVent VertBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both green, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesLimeBasilAsafoetidaLemonNeroliOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart

GalbanumHiacynthLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineMarigoldRoseFreesiaViolet

Base

OakmossVetiverIrisSageAmberMuskStyraxCedar

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Basil, Bergamot and Galbanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall38

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVent VertMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex58

Women32

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,244

PerfumerCalice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu

Launched1991

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,845

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerAireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Aire Loewe opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, green galbanum, and bitter basil before easing into crisp citrus notes like lemon and bergamot. The heart brings a soapy white floral bouquet of lily-of-the-valley and jasmine. Oakmoss, vetiver, and cedar create a cool, dry, earthy base that cuts through humid spring w…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vent Vert or Aire?

Vent Vert takes 5 of 7 categories. Vent Vert is rated 4.10/5 from 890 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose Vent Vert for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Vent Vert or Aire?

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

Which projects more, Vent Vert or Aire?

Vent Vert projects furthest (Vent Vert 57/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vent Vert and Aire smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Basil, Bergamot and Galbanum.

Is Vent Vert or Aire better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Vent Vert and Aire?

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. Aire has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Galbanum and Citruses, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Carnation and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood.