by Mark
When the weather turns warm, a man's mind turns to... well, a lot of things, but I am only going to talk about vetiver. To reprise what has been said numerous times before, this relative of lemongrass is an excellent fixative and versatile supporting note in perfumery, and has also been the focus of numerous fragrances. Aromatic but not heavy, vetiver is a warm weather favorite of many.
When I first sprayed on Creed OV, I didn't think it smelled much like vetiver at all; it smelled like plastic, with a soapy clean musk that recalled Mugler Cologne. As the day wore on, woods and amber asserted themselves, lending some weight and warmth; I mentally dubbed it Mugler Cologne Extreme.
Subsequent wearing of Creed OV, with an interim refresher course in Mugler Cologne, caused me to revise my first impressions. There is some vetiver in it, along with plenty of white musk and wood. It is warmer and more expansive (yes, expansive, though it is also more expensive) than Mugler Cologne, and has more development.
Longevity is good, as expected since this uses Creed's Millésime base, and there is a nice balance between fresh green notes and the warmer base. It's pleasant enough, but it's not really what I would consider a vetiver fragrance at all. Still, if your mind wanders from one thing to another in warm weather, this may be worth a visit.
Perfumer: Olivier Creed and Erwin Creed
Year: 2004
Notes: Mandarin, Bergamot, Ginger, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Iris, Musk, Ambergris
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