Fragrance comparison

Vent Vert vs Sissi

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,111 ratings analysed

Vent Vert

Pierre Balmain · 1991

4.10890 votes

Rank #28,445 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Sissi

Marc de la Morandiere

4.19221 votes

Rank #7,988 SweetWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sissi takes 6 of 7 categories.

Vent Vert
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sissi
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Vent Vert1/7

Sissi6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vent VertPierre Balmain

SissiMarc de la Morandiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 890 votes

Have 19%Had 4%Want 77%

4.19/ 5 · 221 votes

Have 40%Had 27%Want 33%

Category winnerSissiRating 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

43%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

221 votes

Category winnerSissiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySissi

SillageSissi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSissiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

powdery77%

green69%

fruity61%

Scent match27%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

Orange BlossomPineappleMadagascar Ylang-YlangGalbanumMarigoldSpicy Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

NarcissusJasmineIrisVioletLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base6-10+ hrs

OakmossPeachMuskSandalwoodVetiverVanillaOrrisAmber

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Galbanum, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Sissi, 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

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Category winnerVent VertMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex58

Women32

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

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#7,988

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerSissiHigher 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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Sissi by Marc de la Morandiere delivers an authentic 1990s floral chypre experience that feels refreshingly distinctive today. It opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum, sunny orange blossom, and an unexpected hint of ripe pineapple. Do not judge it by the first two minutes. The initial sharpness softens quickly …

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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 Sissi?

Sissi takes 6 of 7 categories. Vent Vert is rated 4.10/5 from 890 votes; Sissi is rated 4.19/5 from 221 votes. Choose Vent Vert for a green and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sissi for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vent Vert or Sissi?

Sissi lasts longest (Sissi 82/100, Vent Vert 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vent Vert or Sissi?

Sissi projects furthest (Sissi 72/100, Vent Vert 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vent Vert and Sissi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Galbanum, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is Vent Vert or Sissi better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Vent Vert and Sissi?

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. Sissi has top notes of Orange Blossom, Pineapple, Madagascar Ylang-Ylang and Galbanum, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine, Iris and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Peach, Musk and Sandalwood.