Vent Vert vs Ivoire de Balmain
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ivoire de Balmain 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.
Ivoire de BalmainChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Vent Vert2/7
Ivoire de Balmain5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ivoire de Balmain
- Community sentiment
- Ivoire de Balmain
- Longevity
- Ivoire de Balmain
- Sillage & projection
- Ivoire de Balmain
- Value for money
- Vent Vert
- Versatility
- Vent Vert
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ivoire de Balmain
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Vent VertPierre BalmainIvoire de BalmainPierre BalmainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 890 votes
Have 19%Had 4%Want 77%
4.13/ 5 · 1,107 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerIvoire de BalmainRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
36%Like
22%Ok
7%Dislike
13%Hate
67 votes
42%Love
43%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
1,107 votes
Category winnerIvoire de BalmainMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIvoire de Balmain
SillageIvoire de Balmain
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%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
herbal84%
woody77%
floral69%
green61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green
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
AldehydesChamomileGalbanumMarigoldAsafoetidaArtemisiaBergamotLemon
Heart
Orris RootNarcissusCarnationNutmegTurkish RosePepperYlang-YlangIris
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncensePatchouliLabdanumMuskTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesAsafoetida, Lemon, 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 seasonSpring100
Summer88
Fall38
Winter33
Day100
Night33
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter68
Day–
Night–
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#26,630
PerfumerFrancis Camail, Michel Hy
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerIvoire de BalmainHigher 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 →Ivoire de Balmain stands as a definitive green chypre. It opens with a sharp, herbal punch of galbanum and marigold before settling into a sophisticated, mossy floral core. This is a scent for those who appreciate traditional, crisp structure. It feels most at home during cool spring mornings, providing an immediate s…
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 Ivoire de Balmain?
Ivoire de Balmain takes 5 of 7 categories. Vent Vert is rated 4.10/5 from 890 votes; Ivoire de Balmain is rated 4.13/5 from 1,107 votes. Choose Vent Vert for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ivoire de Balmain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Vent Vert or Ivoire de Balmain?
Ivoire de Balmain lasts longest (Ivoire de Balmain 71/100, Vent Vert 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vent Vert or Ivoire de Balmain?
Ivoire de Balmain projects furthest (Ivoire de Balmain 64/100, Vent Vert 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vent Vert and Ivoire de Balmain smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Asafoetida, Lemon, Bergamot and Galbanum.
Is Vent Vert or Ivoire de Balmain better for summer or winter?
For summer, Vent Vert is the stronger pick. For winter, Ivoire de Balmain is the stronger pick. Vent Vert suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vent Vert and Ivoire de Balmain?
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. Ivoire de Balmain has top notes of Aldehydes, Chamomile, Galbanum and Marigold, heart notes of Orris Root, Narcissus, Carnation and Nutmeg, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Incense.
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