Vent Vert The Original vs Pergola
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vent Vert The Original takes 4 of 7 categories.
Vent Vert The OriginalChoose it for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
PergolaChoose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vent Vert The Original4/7
Pergola3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Vent Vert The Original
- Community sentiment
- Vent Vert The Original
- Longevity
- Pergola
- Sillage & projection
- Pergola
- Value for money
- Vent Vert The Original
- Versatility
- Vent Vert The Original
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pergola
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Vent Vert The OriginalPierre BalmainPergolaExaltatumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.69/ 5 · 147 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
4.02/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 17%Had 6%Want 77%
Category winnerVent Vert The OriginalRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate79%Love
16%Like
1%Ok
1%Dislike
2%Hate
147 votes
49%Love
24%Like
11%Ok
13%Dislike
4%Hate
55 votes
Category winnerVent Vert The OriginalMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPergola
SillagePergola
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVent Vert The OriginalBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
floral77%
white floral69%
citrus61%
green100%
aromatic88%
fresh spicy77%
woody65%
fresh53%
earthy42%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both green, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Violet LeafBergamotNeroliNarcissus
Heart
GalbanumBasilHyacinthLily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaRoseGeraniumJasmine
Base
OakmossSandalwoodMusk
Top20-30 mins
Green AccordPetitgrainGrassBergamotGinger
Heart3-4 hrs
NarcissusGalbanumHyacinthIvyViolet LeafMyrtleResedaLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-8+ hrs
HayOakmossVetiverClary SagePatchouliBeeswaxStyrax
InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Bergamot, Narcissus and Galbanum. Durations are only published for Pergola, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer60
Fall32
Winter14
Day100
Night33
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter32
Day100
Night38
Category winnerVent Vert The OriginalMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,005
PerfumerGermaine Cellier
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#16,128
PerfumerEglija Vaitkevice
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerPergolaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVent Vert The Original is a landmark floral green fragrance that redefined the genre in 1947. Its sharp opening of violet leaf and galbanum creates an immediate, crisp connection to nature. This perfume thrives in warmer spring weather, offering a refreshing, clean profile that suits office wear or casual daytime outi…
Reviews →Pergola by Exaltatum captures the sensation of stepping under an ivy-covered garden trellis on a dewy morning. It opens with an invigorating rush of crushed green grass, zesty bergamot, and a bright spark of fresh ginger. As the initial freshness settles, a rich floral heart emerges, spotlighting natural narcissus, cr…
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 The Original or Pergola?
Vent Vert The Original takes 4 of 7 categories. Vent Vert The Original is rated 4.69/5 from 147 votes; Pergola is rated 4.02/5 from 55 votes. Choose Vent Vert The Original for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pergola for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Vent Vert The Original or Pergola?
Pergola lasts longest (Pergola 72/100, Vent Vert The Original 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vent Vert The Original or Pergola?
Pergola projects furthest (Pergola 68/100, Vent Vert The Original 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vent Vert The Original and Pergola smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Narcissus and Galbanum.
Is Vent Vert The Original or Pergola better for summer or winter?
For summer, Vent Vert The Original is the stronger pick. For winter, Pergola is the stronger pick. Vent Vert The Original suits daytime wear; Pergola suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vent Vert The Original and Pergola?
Vent Vert The Original has top notes of Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Neroli and Narcissus, heart notes of Galbanum, Basil, Hyacinth and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Musk. Pergola has top notes of Green Accord, Petitgrain, Grass and Bergamot, heart notes of Narcissus, Galbanum, Hyacinth and Ivy, a base of Hay, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Clary Sage.
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