Vetiver

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Vetiver

Unisex Woody

Vetiver is a fresh citrus fragrance bursting with grapefruit, bergamot and wild orange. Pink pepper melds with the fresh scent of earthy clamped vetiver supporting a heart of Bourbon geranium, crisp rhubarb and creamy magnolia blossoms.

The base of rich mahogany joins oakmoss and aged patchouli for a unique and decidedly unisex dry down.

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FRAGRANCE PROFILE

TOP NOTES

Bergamot, Grapefruit, Wild Orange
Pink Pepper, Blackcurrant, Green Leaves

HEART NOTES

Geranium Bourbon, Magnolia, Rhubarb

BASE NOTES

Clamped Vetiver, Mahogany, Incense
Oakmoss, Patchouli, Musk

The Perfumer's Notebook

Vetiver—Ancient Ideas In A Modern Setting

Vetiver fragrances are some of the finest representatives of green perfumes. I wanted to create a vetiver that was different, a vetiver that was earthy and green but also a nod to the luxurious colognes of the 18th century when the art of perfume truly got underway.

Vetiver is a fragrance that melds my favourite fresh top notes with the wonderful radiant woods and a very special quality of vetiver, created using the ancient clamping method most typically found in fine dining in which roots are preserved in dry earth for many months to intensify their flavour and scent.

Keeping with the spirit of cuisine, I added rhubarb — a surprising but synergistic accompaniment to vetiver, sharing many olfactory connections, and grapefruit modified with intense wild orange. Bourbon geranium and creamy (but light) magnolia perfectly complete the unisex heart while spicy pepper adds interest which is carried into the dry down through a bright incense note.

—Jamie Frater, Perfumer & Creative Director

Customer Reviews

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David P. (United States)
Best citrus vetiver I've tried

This fragrance is fantastic, especially for warm/hot weather. The quality of the materials and the perfumer's skill are obvious. The opening citrus splash is extremely refreshing, bright and sunny. I perceive it as a mixed citrus accord with lemon prominent, but it's tart and juicy, and doesn't remind the wearer of lemon cleaning products or candy. The vetiver is immediately apparent--sharp, crunchy, satisfyingly umami, but not muddy, too earthy or overly smoky against the citrus. The scent is perfectly balanced and remains so all day. The delicious citrus element persists to a surprising degree, and the vetiver fades gently along with it, rather than taking over. Today I sprayed lightly as I headed into the office for an early meeting. The citrus is still apparent close to the skin at 5 p.m., and has never been completely overcome by the vetiver.

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Emma Bass (New Zealand)
My new fav

A perfect vetiver perfume. My new everyday smell! 🌻🌻🌻

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Morag (United States)
Fresh Grapefruit

Not at all what I expected from the description, but was pleasantly surprised by the strong fresh grapefruit. Excellent customer service and lovely packaging. Thank you.

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michael stanley (New Zealand)
nice

i found it nice abit different but i liked it

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Callum Williamson (New Zealand)
Great!

Love this fragrance, so unique. Just disappointed this does not project or last as long as I would like. For this price I would want something with a bit more staying power.

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Technical Details

Production

Ref 546804 batch 2459732. Vetiver has been matured for four weeks and macerated for three months. All of our perfumes are aged in a naturally temperate environment and hand-turned daily to obtain smooth and refined fragrances of distinction.

Application

Vetiver comes in a natural spray for easy application. One spray each to the nape of the neck and wrists should be sufficient for all day wearing.

Ingredients

Alcohol, Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua (Water), Limonene, Citral, Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool, Eugenol, Evernia Prunastri Extract, BHT.

Ingredients may change from time to time. To ensure that this perfume is suitable for your use please read the outer packaging of your purchase.

Made in Wellington, New Zealand.

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