Balmain Beauty 1991 Edp

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Vent Vert

by Calice Becker

Balmain Beauty Vent Vert is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1991, created by Calice Becker. The fragrance opens with Peach, Basil, Orange Blossom, and Neroli, settles into a heart of Rose, Lily Of The Valley, Violet, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Iris, Vetiver, Sandalwood, and Oakmoss.

Our verdict on Vent Vert: Favourite

This one's a proper cult classic, but be warned: the 1991 reformulation is still a green powerhouse, though some purists might sniff at it compared to the original. It's divisive, sharp, and certainly not for everyone, but if you love a truly 'green' scent, you'll be hooked.
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  • Bold
  • Fresh
  • Classic
  • Edgy
  • Sophisticated
Vent Vert Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11%
Floral 28%
Fruity 4%
Green 24%
Sweet 13%
Warm 10%
Woody 11%
Earthy 13%
Animalic 7%
Fresh 19%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Green
100%
Aromatic
71%
Fresh Spicy
62%
Citrus
61%
White Floral
61%

Notes

Top Notes

Green 17% Lime 12% Basil 12% Asafoetida 10% Lemon 10% Orange Blossom 10% Neroli 10% Bergamot 10% Peach 9%

Heart Notes

Galbanum 12% Hyacinth 12% Lily Of The Valley 11% Jasmine 10% Marigold 10% Rose 9% Violet 9% Freesia 9% Ylang-Ylang 9% Spicy 8%

Base Notes

Oakmoss 14% Vetiver 12% Iris 12% Sage 11% Musk 11% Amber 11% Styrax 10% Sandalwood 10% Cedar 10%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its intensely green and fresh nature makes it ideal for casual wear and invigorating for sport, especially in warmer weather. While it has a classic elegance that could work for some office settings, its initial sharpness and polarizing character might be too much for formal events or intimate dates.

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About

Vent Vert opens with an unapologetic, almost brutal blast of sharp green notes, an invigorating rush of galbanum, basil, and zesty citrus like lime and lemon. This initial verdant shock mellows into a subtle, almost ethereal floral heart of hyacinth and lily of the valley, underpinned by a woody, mossy richness. It’s a brisk, vibrant green breeze that gradually settles into an earthy, sophisticated skin scent.

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