Good Vetiver That Won’t Break the Bank?

[CeeTee]

Hey gang!
I know expense is subjective, but a fair quality to price ratio would be ideal.

• I tried Guerlain Vetiver (not the Extreme, just the current EDT.) I liked it, until:
• I made the mistake of trying Creed’s Original Vetiver at the Creed counter and, well, that ruined it for me! 🤣

The Guerlain was quite citrusy and I’m looking for way more vetiver and a lot less citrus.
Any recommendations?

Thank you!

 

[_Nicolas_]

Won't be quite as good as the Creed, but try Mugler Cologne Come Together or preferably the original Mugler Cologne.

 

[Pippin06]

Won't be quite as good as the Creed, but try Mugler Cologne Come Together or preferably the original Mugler Cologne.

Good suggestion. Tom Ford Grey Vetiver is another option. It's pricier than Guerlain, but Grey Vetiver is available in smaller, 50ml bottles.

 

[festung_montblanc]

Encre Noire

 

[Ken_Russell]

Quite a few solid options mentioned already.
Also adding l'Occitane Eau de Vetyver, Etro Vetiver, Chopard Noble Vetiver, Adolfo Dominguez Vetiver Hombre, Azzaro Pure Vetiver to a possible (re) testing list among many others.

 

[hednic]

Vetiver by Domaine Prive.

 

[Redneck Perfumisto]

If Creed's Original Vetiver ruined Guerlain Vetiver for you, then it's very likely that Guerlain Vetiver Pour Elle will ruin Creed Original Vetiver. You just have to find it, which is difficult. Guerlain periodically produces it and then stops. It's a more floral and girl-soapy version of Original Vetiver - more clean spring dress and less white business shirt. It's an excellent fragrance, and not badly priced when in production. I prefer it to Guerlain Vetiver, but find Original Vetiver easier to wear because it's less assertive. Vetiver Pour Elle is not shy.

From what I understand, there are some counterfeits of Original Vetiver that are almost impossible to differentiate from it. So if you go on the Bay and order a cheap, big, new OV that you know is just wrong, you will likely get a superior counterfeit. There may also be some good clones out there which are really well-priced.

 

[LinePlaneVolume]

Ellie Saab Essence No. 6 Vetiver may still be found at a reasonable price.

 

[cacio]

Examples could be the Carven or CDG Vetiveru. Straightforward, but effective. My favorite vetivers are on the expensive side (Vetiver extraordinaire, Dior, Sycomore).

I don't like Original vetiver either-it's more about the soap than the vetiver.

cacio

 

[Andy the frenchy]

Hey gang!
I know expense is subjective, but a fair quality to price ratio would be ideal.

• I tried Guerlain Vetiver (not the Extreme, just the current EDT.) I liked it, until:
• I made the mistake of trying Creed’s Original Vetiver at the Creed counter and, well, that ruined it for me! 🤣

The Guerlain was quite citrusy and I’m looking for way more vetiver and a lot less citrus.
Any recommendations?

Thank you!

Creed is indeed a very atypical one, since it uses all the parts of the plant, but mostly the leaves, as opposed to most of the vetiver fragrance who use vetiver root oil.

I'd suggest

Essence No.6 Vetiver by Elie Saab
Vetyverio EDP by Dyptique
Agua Fresca Vetiver by Adolfo Dominguez
Choc by Cardin
Vetiver Cedre by Chantecaille
Vetiver by Pefumer H

Won't be quite as good as the Creed, but try Mugler Cologne Come Together or preferably the original Mugler Cologne.

Yes, that is the best alternative to Creed's.

Good suggestion. Tom Ford Grey Vetiver is another option. It's pricier than Guerlain, but Grey Vetiver is available in smaller, 50ml bottles.

Since OP perceived Guerlain's as being too citrus-y, Grey Vetiver sounds like a worst option in this case.

Encre Noire

Nice, but that one is more a cypress-centric fragrance, more so than vetiver. (but a mice one on its own).

Ellie Saab Essence No. 6 Vetiver may still be found at a reasonable price.

THAT is what I recommend in #1. A grassy/powdery very unisex vetiver without citrus in the top. Excellent suggestion!

 

[LinePlaneVolume]

Creed is indeed a very atypical one, since it uses all the parts of the plant, but mostly the leaves, as opposed to most of the vetiver fragrance who use vetiver root oil.

I'd suggest

Essence No.6 Vetiver by Elie Saab
Vetyverio EDP by Dyptique
Agua Fresca Vetiver by Adolfo Dominguez
Choc by Cardin
Vetiver Cedre by Chantecaille
Vetiver by Pefumer H

Nice call on Vetyverio. I shied away from recommending because it's a bit more expensive, but that's one of the top vetivers on my shelf (and my first vetiver-centric fragrance).

 

[Jean-Sté]

Maybe Vetiver Bourbon, Monotheme.

 

[rynegne]

Chanel Sycomore EdP (Smoky, slightly sweet & woody)
Comme des Garcons Vettiveru (A straightforward light vetiver with hints of citrus/light floral)
Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire (Vetiver in all its glory, fresh and highly concentrated amounts of vetiver)
The Different Company Sel de Vetiver (Vetiver and an almost salty and marine-like)
Lalique Encre Noire (Inky/rooty vetiver)

 

[speckmann0706]

Miller Harris Vetiver Insolent

 

[CeeTee]

Well

Quite a few solid options mentioned already.
Also adding l'Occitane Eau de Vetyver, Etro Vetiver, Chopard Noble Vetiver, Adolfo Dominguez Vetiver Hombre, Azzaro Pure Vetiver to a possible (re) testing list among many others.

Someone’s a vetiver fan! 💚 Thank you.

 

[Salumbre]

Le Labo Vetiver 46 is a nice, crisp, bitter vetiver I find seductive.

Unfortunately, it lasts about 15 minutes on my skin, so I cannot recommend it, particularly at those prices.

Terre d'Hermes Eau Intense Vetiver is magnificent, but you have to like the Terre d'Hermes DNA for it to work for you.

 

[ain soph aur]

Fzotic/Bruno Fazzolari Vetiverissimo #1​

Also going to mention

Atelier Vêtu De Vert Motif Olfactif​

&​

Bvlgari Man Extreme​

although they both have citrus

 

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[Nom de Guerre]

Le Labo Vetiver 46 is a nice, crisp, bitter vetiver I find seductive.

Unfortunately, it lasts about 15 minutes on my skin, so I cannot recommend it, particularly at those prices.

Terre d'Hermes Eau Intense Vetiver is magnificent, but you have to like the Terre d'Hermes DNA for it to work for you.

I've never tried Vetiver 46 but it's said to be a dupe for Comme des Garcons 2 Man, which I have and love. It's quite affordable in comparison to Vetiver 46.

 

[LinePlaneVolume]

I appreciate people's recommendations for Vetiver Insolent and Encre Noir a l'Extreme but I happen to get headaches from both of those. Does anyone else experience this, or am I the odd person out?

 

[LinePlaneVolume]

Fzotic/Bruno Fazzolari Vetiverissimo #1​

Similarly, I hold Fazzolari's LampBlack in very high regard, as a vetiver, but also thought that his price per ML a lot of people may consider too high. @ CeeTee, what kind of price range to quality ratio are you looking for?

 

[Franco65]

Fragonard Vetiver

 

[Pippin06]

Fragonard Vetiver

Good call, Franco. I've tried it, and it's good--not to mention very inexpensive. Great house!

 

[N.CAL Fragrance Reviewer]

Encre Noire is an affordable choice to look at.

 

[FMilan]

As said above, If you do not want to break the bank, Encre Noire and Carven are great choices.

Similar to Creed's, but unfortunately with even less (or no) vetiver, Mugler Cologne.

I would add Prada Infusion de Vetiver, as well. Very good, imo.

If you raise the price bar, there are many good options, as we can see.

 

[CeeTee]

Quite a few solid options mentioned already.
Also adding l'Occitane Eau de Vetyver

Hey Ken! Thank you! ***Slightly off topic…
I have heard so much about L’Occitane, recently. I’ve tried their Verviene (sp?) products (bath, lotion, EDT, etc.) Loved them!
Is L’Occitane a hidden gem of a house that goes under the radar?!?!
Appreciate anyone’s thoughts on this “house,” please?

Let me know if I’m out of bounds on the rules and I’ll start a new thread. 😇

 

[CeeTee]

Won't be quite as good as the Creed, but try Mugler Cologne Come Together or preferably the original Mugler Cologne.

When I was a pre-disenfranchised Mugler fanatic- and loooonnng before I became an aspiring frag head, I remember the cologne smelling like nothing and it didn’t last worth a darn. But that was in my Alien hay day. BUT…I didn’t even know what vetiver was then. I have an OG sample vial that I’ll try NOW!!

 

[CeeTee]

I would add Prada Infusion de Vetiver, as well. Very good, imo.
If you raise the price bar, there are many good options, as we can see.

I love the Prada Infusions! Will try!
i would raise the price bar for quality. But I confess, I’m a philistine who puts stock into projection and longevity.
Is that even possible with a vetiver frag? Or is it just one of those notes you have to appreciate close to the skin?

 

[CeeTee]

Good call, Franco. I've tried it, and it's good--not to mention very inexpensive. Great house!

I have one Fragonard and I love it!! Worth a try for sure!

 

[NoseFragrances]

aside from those I've seen mentioned, you could try Vetiverso by Laboratoria Olfattivo (they have decently affordable 30mls)

 

[CeeTee]

Similarly, I hold Fazzolari's LampBlack in very high regard, as a vetiver, but also thought that his price per ML a lot of people may consider too high. @ CeeTee, what kind of price range to quality ratio are you looking for?

Probably <$150.

 

[_Nicolas_]

@CeeTee I get about 3 hours before the original Cologne becomes a skin scent with 12 sprays, but then I'm going in the direction of subtler and subtler scents nowadays.

 

[Pippin06]

I have one Fragonard and I love it!! Worth a try for sure!

My wife and I have several from this house. Their prices are unbelievably low, and their perfumes are really good.

 

[FMilan]

I love the Prada Infusions! Will try!
i would raise the price bar for quality. But I confess, I’m a philistine who puts stock into projection and longevity.
Is that even possible with a vetiver frag? Or is it just one of those notes you have to appreciate close to the skin?

This Prada checks almost all the boxes. It's good quality, well blended, pleasant and very present throughout the day. I like the second version better.

 

[Zenwannabee]

Some excellent suggestions already. My thoughts outside of those mentioned would be TdH Eau Intense Vetiver and BdC EDT. Although they have some citrus topnotes, they have excellent vetiver bases.

 

[CeeTee]

@CeeTee I get about 3 hours before the original Cologne becomes a skin scent with 12 sprays, but then I'm going in the direction of subtler and subtler scents nowadays.

I just tried it. It’s great. You know, I have a theory about the S note…

 

[sjg3839]

Itasca by Lubin is a nice one.

 

[hollywoodforever]

Ellie Saab Essence No. 6 Vetiver may still be found at a reasonable price.

Don't be so sure. I recently sold mine for upwards of $150!

 

[LinePlaneVolume]

Don't be so sure. I recently sold mine for upwards of $150!

So, the prices are creeping up? On discounters, that one seemed more readily available compared to the others (for a much longer time).

 

[Pippin06]

Have you made a decision, or are you leaning toward something yet, Cee Tee?