Vent Vert vs Grain de Sable
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
Vent VertChoose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Grain de SableChoose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Vent Vert2/5
Grain de Sable2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Vent Vert
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Vent Vert
- Value for money
- Grain de Sable
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Grain de Sable
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Vent VertPierre BalmainGrain de SableNicky VerfaillieWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 890 votes
Have 19%Had 4%Want 77%
4.14/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 36%Had 25%Want 39%
Category winnerVent VertRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
36%Like
22%Ok
7%Dislike
13%Hate
67 votes
36%Love
50%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageVent Vert
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGrain de SableBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
white floral100%
fresh92%
green84%
fresh spicy77%
tropical69%
sweet61%
Scent match40%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
Top
BasilMelonCitrusesCalonePeach
Heart
LilyLily-of-the-ValleyPapayaJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIrisHyacinth
Base
OakmossVetiverPatchouliMuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesBasil, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer88
Fall38
Winter33
Day100
Night33
Spring80
Summer100
Fall40
Winter20
Day100
Night20
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#23,297
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerGrain de SableHigher 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 →Grain de Sable is a 1977 release that captures the essence of a beach holiday through a blend of juicy melon, papaya, and white florals. This classic scent provides a crisp, aquatic profile balanced by earthy oakmoss. It is ideal for those who appreciate vintage perfumery with a tropical lean, making it an excellent c…
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 Grain de Sable?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Vent Vert is rated 4.10/5 from 890 votes; Grain de Sable is rated 4.14/5 from 14 votes. Choose Vent Vert for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Grain de Sable for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Vent Vert or Grain de Sable?
They last about the same: Vent Vert 68/100, Grain de Sable 68/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Vent Vert or Grain de Sable?
Projection is very close: Vent Vert 57/100, Grain de Sable 55/100 for sillage.
Do Vent Vert and Grain de Sable smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Rose.
Is Vent Vert or Grain de Sable better for summer or winter?
Vent Vert suits daytime wear; Grain de Sable suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vent Vert and Grain de Sable?
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. Grain de Sable has top notes of Basil, Melon, Citruses and Calone, heart notes of Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Papaya and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Musk.
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