Skip to content
FRAGRANXE
Fragrance comparison

Vent Vert vs Pasticcio

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

Updated 1,074 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pasticcio takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Vent Vert

    Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Pasticcio

    Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Vent Vert2/7
Pasticcio5/7
Ratings & consensus
Pasticcio
Community sentiment
Pasticcio
Longevity
Pasticcio
Sillage & projection
Pasticcio
Value for money
Vent Vert
Versatility
Vent Vert
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Pasticcio

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Vent VertPierre Balmain
PasticcioSospiro Perfumes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.10/ 5 · 890 votes
Have 19%Had 4%Want 77%
4.17/ 5 · 184 votes
Have 31%Had 8%Want 61%
Category winnerPasticcioRating 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

57%Love
22%Like
9%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate

184 votes

Category winnerPasticcioMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate61
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityPasticcio

SillagePasticcio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value57
¤ Price value36
Category winnerVent VertBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
powdery100%
woody92%
iris84%
floral77%
earthy69%
green61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both green

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
Top15-30 mins
Currant budsHyacinthGreen NotesBergamotOrange BlossomNasturtiumRoseHawthorn
Heart2-4 hrs
Orris RootVioletLimeJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangLily
Base8-12 hrs
SandalwoodCedarMuskIrisAmberOakmossHeliotrope
InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Lime, Orange Blossom and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Pasticcio, 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
Winter93
Day100
Night81
Category winnerVent VertMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men10
Unisex58
Women32
Men32
Unisex50
Women19
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,445

PerfumerCalice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu

Launched1991

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,931

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews36

Category winnerPasticcioHigher 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, …

Reviews →

Sospiro Pasticcio opens with an assertive flash of crisp green notes, tangy bergamot, and zesty currant buds that immediately wake up the senses. As that brisk herbal opening softens over the first half hour, a powdery heart of velvety orris root, violet petals, and creamy jasmine takes center stage. The long dry-down…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vent Vert or Pasticcio?

Pasticcio takes 5 of 7 categories. Vent Vert is rated 4.10/5 from 890 votes; Pasticcio is rated 4.17/5 from 184 votes. Choose Vent Vert for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pasticcio for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vent Vert or Pasticcio?

Pasticcio lasts longest (Pasticcio 75/100, Vent Vert 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vent Vert or Pasticcio?

Pasticcio projects furthest (Pasticcio 64/100, Vent Vert 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vent Vert and Pasticcio smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Lime, Orange Blossom and Bergamot.

Is Vent Vert or Pasticcio better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Vent Vert and Pasticcio?

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. Pasticcio has top notes of Currant buds, Hyacinth, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris Root, Violet, Lime and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk and Iris.

Add to comparison

Find a fragrance