by Mark
Vetiver Extraordinaire opens with a wet, papery vetiver; it seems that the root is emphasized, as opposed to the grass that dominates in Guerlain Vetiver and Sel de Vetiver.
After some time, a chocolaty accord mysteriously appears, presumably a product of the nutmeg, pepper, incense, musk and woods.
The chocolate then recedes into a drier, more grasslike vetiver; this heart persists for some time, and gradually transforms itself into woods, which fade to a whisper.
This fragrance does not have great longevity, and while nice enough, is a bit underwhelming. VE is reputed to have one of the highest concentrations of vetiver of any fragrance, 25%, and perhaps the lack of presence is one reason why other vetiver fragrances bolster the vetiver with demonstrative partners like tonka (Guerlain) and patchouli (The Different Company.)
After some time, a chocolaty accord mysteriously appears, presumably a product of the nutmeg, pepper, incense, musk and woods.
The chocolate then recedes into a drier, more grasslike vetiver; this heart persists for some time, and gradually transforms itself into woods, which fade to a whisper.
This fragrance does not have great longevity, and while nice enough, is a bit underwhelming. VE is reputed to have one of the highest concentrations of vetiver of any fragrance, 25%, and perhaps the lack of presence is one reason why other vetiver fragrances bolster the vetiver with demonstrative partners like tonka (Guerlain) and patchouli (The Different Company.)
Perfumer: Dominique Ropion
Year: 2002
Notes: Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Pink Pepper, Nutmeg, Haïtian Vetyver, Sandalwood, Cedar, Oakmoss, Myrrh, Musk.
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