Vent Vert vs Whip (1953)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Vent VertChoose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Whip (1953)Choose it for a aromatic and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer.
Vent Vert2/4
Whip (1953)2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Vent Vert
- Sillage & projection
- Whip (1953)
- Value for money
- Whip (1953)
- 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 BalmainWhip (1953)Le GalionWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 890 votes
Have 19%Had 4%Want 77%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
36%Like
22%Ok
7%Dislike
13%Hate
67 votes
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVent Vert
SillageWhip (1953)
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWhip (1953)Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic100%
earthy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
violet69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic
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
Top15 to 30 minutes
CitrusesCalabrian bergamotTarragonLavenderCardamom
Heart1 to 2 hours
JasmineVioletIrisGalbanum
Base2 to 3 hours
OakmossVetiverPatchouliLeather
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Galbanum, Jasmine and Violet. Durations are only published for Whip (1953), so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer88
Fall38
Winter33
Day100
Night33
Spring0
Summer100
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#27,251
PerfumerCalice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu
Launched1991
Reviews0
Overall rank#61,658
PerfumerPaul Vacher
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerVent VertHigher 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 →Whip (1953) by Le Galion is a classic aromatic chypre designed around crisp freshness and dry herbal textures. Composed by Paul Vacher, it opens with a bright flash of Calabrian bergamot, mixed citruses, tarragon, and lavender, producing an immediate barbershop briskness. The heart reveals bitter green galbanum alongs…
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 Whip (1953)?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Vent Vert is rated 4.10/5 from 890 votes; Whip (1953) is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Vent Vert for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Whip (1953) for a aromatic and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer.
Which lasts longer, Vent Vert or Whip (1953)?
Vent Vert lasts longest (Vent Vert 68/100, Whip (1953) 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vent Vert or Whip (1953)?
Whip (1953) projects furthest (Whip (1953) 69/100, Vent Vert 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vent Vert and Whip (1953) smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Galbanum, Jasmine and Violet.
Is Vent Vert or Whip (1953) better for summer or winter?
Vent Vert suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vent Vert and Whip (1953)?
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. Whip (1953) has top notes of Citruses, Calabrian bergamot, Tarragon and Lavender, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet, Iris and Galbanum, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Leather.
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