Vent Vert vs Deneuve
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Deneuve takes 5 of 7 categories.
Vent VertChoose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
DeneuveChoose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Vent Vert2/7
Deneuve5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Deneuve
- Community sentiment
- Deneuve
- Longevity
- Deneuve
- Sillage & projection
- Deneuve
- Value for money
- Vent Vert
- Versatility
- Vent Vert
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Deneuve
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Vent VertPierre BalmainDeneuveCatherine DeneuveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 890 votes
Have 19%Had 4%Want 77%
4.51/ 5 · 251 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerDeneuveRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
36%Like
22%Ok
7%Dislike
13%Hate
67 votes
61%Love
33%Like
1%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
251 votes
Category winnerDeneuveMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDeneuve
SillageDeneuve
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVent VertBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
green100%
woody92%
powdery84%
floral77%
white floral69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both green and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green NotesLimeBasilAsafoetidaLemonNeroliOrange BlossomBergamot
Heart
GalbanumHiacynthLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineMarigoldRoseFreesiaViolet
Base
OakmossVetiverIrisSageAmberMuskStyraxCedar
Top20-30 mins
GalbanumAldehydesGreen NotesNeroliBasilBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
HyacinthIrisRoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangVioletJasmine
Base6-9+ hrs
oak mossCivettaVirginia CedarSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Basil, Neroli and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Deneuve, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer88
Fall38
Winter33
Day100
Night33
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter97
Day86
Night100
Category winnerVent VertMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,445
PerfumerCalice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu
Launched1991
Reviews0
Overall rank#26,241
PerfumerJacques Vermorel
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDeneuveHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPierre 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 →Deneuve by Catherine Deneuve opens with an assertive snap of bitter green galbanum, bright bergamot, and crisp aldehydes that smell like cool autumn air cutting through evergreen foliage. Rather than drying down into a sweet floral cloud, this 1986 classic turns velvety and earthy. A dewy bouquet of spring hyacinth, p…
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, Vent Vert or Deneuve?
Deneuve takes 5 of 7 categories. Vent Vert is rated 4.10/5 from 890 votes; Deneuve is rated 4.51/5 from 251 votes. Choose Vent Vert for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Deneuve for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Vent Vert or Deneuve?
Deneuve lasts longest (Deneuve 77/100, Vent Vert 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vent Vert or Deneuve?
Deneuve projects furthest (Deneuve 70/100, Vent Vert 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vent Vert and Deneuve smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Basil, Neroli and Bergamot.
Is Vent Vert or Deneuve better for summer or winter?
For summer, Vent Vert is the stronger pick. For winter, Deneuve is the stronger pick. Vent Vert suits daytime wear; Deneuve suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vent Vert and Deneuve?
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. Deneuve has top notes of Galbanum, Aldehydes, Green Notes and Neroli, heart notes of Hyacinth, Iris, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of oak moss, Civetta, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.
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