Balmain Beauty 1947 EDT

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Vent Vert The Original

by Germaine Cellier

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Balmain Beauty Vent Vert The Original is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1947, created by Germaine Cellier. Vent Vert The Original opens with Bergamot, Neroli, Violet Leaf, and Narcissus, settles into a heart of Hyacinth, Rose, Jasmine, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Oakmoss. Balmain Beauty's Vent Vert The Original carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

This is a masterpiece, the original green giant, and a testament to Germaine Cellier's genius. Seek out a vintage bottle; the modern versions just don't capture its breathtaking intensity.
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Vent Vert The Original Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate longevity and sillage mean it's present but not overpowering, making it suitable for casual wear and dates. While its unique greenness can be a conversation starter, its distinct character might be too bold for some formal settings or intense sporty activities.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Narcissus Poeticus Extract from Narcissus
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Vent Vert opens with a sharp, invigorating blast of galbanum and bitter bergamot, cutting through the air like a cool spring breeze. It's an intensely green experience, like rubbing fresh, dewy foliage between your fingers. This verdant introduction then softens, revealing a heart of hyacinth, jasmine, and delicate lily of the valley, offering a vibrant, multifaceted floral bouquet. The dry-down settles into a sophisticated oakmoss and sandalwood base, maintaining its green character while adding earthy depth and a subtle musk.

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