Fragrance comparison

Vent Vert vs Vincent

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 893 ratings analysed

Vent Vert

Pierre Balmain · 1991

4.10890 votes

Rank #28,445 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Vincent

YanFroloff

2.673 votes

Rank #73,584 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vincent takes 2 of 3 categories.

Vent Vert
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vincent
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Vent Vert1/3

Vincent2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vent VertPierre Balmain

VincentYanFroloff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 890 votes

Have 19%Had 4%Want 77%

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate42

Category winners

LongevityVincent

SillageVincent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody100%

white floral92%

lavender84%

amber77%

green69%

aromatic61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both green and aromatic

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

Top20-30 mins

LavenderBergamotNeroliTulip

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangGalbanumJasmineIrisRose

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossCastoreumAmberResinsPatchouli

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Galbanum and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Vincent, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall38

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex58

Women32

Not enough votes yet

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#73,584

PerfumerYan Froloff

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVent VertHigher 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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Vincent by YanFroloff is a bold, green-tinged woody aromatic scent built with an unmistakable vintage spirit. It opens with a bright splash of bitter bergamot, herbal lavender, crisp neroli, and a rare waxy tulip accord that feels like walking through a florist shop in early spring. As it warms on your skin, a dense b…

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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 Vincent?

Vincent takes 2 of 3 categories. Vent Vert is rated 4.10/5 from 890 votes; Vincent is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Vent Vert for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vincent for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Vent Vert or Vincent?

Vincent lasts longest (Vincent 80/100, Vent Vert 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vent Vert or Vincent?

Vincent projects furthest (Vincent 75/100, Vent Vert 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vent Vert and Vincent smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Galbanum and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Vent Vert or Vincent better for summer or winter?

Vent Vert suits daytime wear; Vincent suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vent Vert and Vincent?

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. Vincent has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Neroli and Tulip, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang, Galbanum and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Castoreum, Amber and Resins.