Vetiver Wednesdays Sync: an invitation to a magical journey

[Ed Wardian]

I'm syncing with the evocative Palais Jamais by Etro; an earthy green vibe that emphasizes a fresh coupling of a jasmine sambac note in maté absolute, alongside parched birch seasoned in a herby sage/pepper shake, laid out on a grand bed of vetiver and moss, that surely puts the vegetal spring in my animal fever. Simply, this is a smoky, green herbaceous hay I imagine Mother Gaia and husband/son Uranus romping through... Truly a pasture of rapture!

Happy Vetiver Wednesday everyone!

 

[PStoller]

Lanvin - Monsieur Lanvin Vetyver

 

[Looters-delight]

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Etro - Vetiver EdC

This is so good, it’s unfair.

Unfortunately, the Eau de Cologne version is no longer produced!

 

[PStoller]

Unfortunately, the Eau de Cologne version is no longer produced!

I know! I’ve acquired a number of vintage Etro EdCs, but I’m still on the hunt for Messe de Minuit.

 

[hednic]

Pre-syncing with Vetiver by Domaine Prive

 

[JBHoren]

Syncing with Jovoy Private Label EDP ⟵ link to my ShaveOTD post

 

[Martialisaragon]

 

[Toxicon]

Syncing with Escentric 03. Heat and humidity call for bright and tangy above all else. Lime, ginger, tea, and vetiver, plus some gentle leather in the base. It's not a masterpiece, but I'm glad to own it.

 

[N.CAL Fragrance Reviewer]

Guerlain Vetiver

 

[hednic]

Syncing with Vetiver Overdrive by L'Orchestre Parfum

 

[Ed Wardian]

'Tis another week to mark a classic, Vétiver by Guerlain ... A vetiver standard that not only satisfies a citrus barbershop whim of past and present, but also a wacky dry tobacco accord spruced in ole fashioned fare of coriander and nutmeg... Simply a fresh, clean, class of grass that appeals to the washed, to the vegetal, to the botanical and once upon a time to the animal... Wishing everyone a Happy Vetiver Wednesday!

 

[LiveJazz]

Rainy and cold spell here, and I'm in Fazzolari Vetiverissimo. Big, warm, dry, satisfying. Good counterpoint for this weather.

 

[Cook.bot]

I'm killing two birds with one stone today: joining the vetiver sync and honoring Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee celebration. Seventy years in the same job is nothing to sneeze at.

Prince de Galles Sport (1997) by Marcel Bur Parfums

A very citrussy vetiver that works like a cologne. I think this might have actually been named for the Prince of Wales Hotel in Paris, but what the heck, it's all in the family.

 

[LiveJazz]

I'm killing two birds with one stone today: joining the vetiver sync and honoring Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee celebration. Seventy years in the same job is nothing to sneeze at.

Prince de Galles Sport (1997) by Marcel Bur Parfums

A very citrussy vetiver that works like a cologne. I think this might have actually been named for the Prince of Wales Hotel in Paris, but what the heck, it's all in the family.

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How did this one come into your life?

I’m always curious about the backstory of how folks came across relatively unknown or forgotten scents like this.

 

[Cook.bot]

How did this one come into your life?

I’m always curious about the backstory of how folks came across relatively unknown or forgotten scents like this.

@Diddy turned me onto it, bless his swampy little heart. It's a tremendous bargain too, and was discontinued before it ever had a chance to get reformulated. I've never tried the original (non-sport) EDT version, but I'll bet it's also a vetiver concoction.

 

[Ken_Russell]

While not wearing an upfront example of explicit and/or almost single note vetiver, still considering that vintage Rive Gauche PH might still qualify thanks to a top notch mid to base note rendition of impressive barbershop style vetiver

 

[IsoESuperman]

Tangentially and barely synced in Kouros Fraîcheur for Kouros Day. Vetiver is listed in the notes but vetiver-y this is not. Might throw on some Etro later scratch the vetiver itch.

 

[Diddy]

@Diddy turned me onto it, bless his swampy little heart. It's a tremendous bargain too, and was discontinued before it ever had a chance to get reformulated. I've never tried the original (non-sport) EDT version, but I'll bet it's also a vetiver concoction.

You know, swamp water gets so stinky sometimes that nearly anything smells better! Vetiver and sparkling citrus shine with that fragrance in my climate. Glad you enjoy!

 

[Toxicon]

Once again pre-syncing with Declaration Essence. My new bottle (2017 vintage) is not for the meek - the cumin takes no prisoners. Still adapting to my new spicy reality. The vetiver is there but perhaps not so immediately present as in my lower-case "declaration" sample. Still great!

 

[hednic]

Pre-syncing with Vetiver by Domaine Prive

 

[N.CAL Fragrance Reviewer]

Guerlain Vetiver

 

[Redneck Perfumisto]

Trying Esencia by Loewe. It has vetiver - and a lot more!

 

[Toxicon]

Trying Esencia by Loewe. It has vetiver - and a lot more!

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Always been curious about that one. Now I'm curious to hear your report!

 

[Toxicon]

I was sniffing the cap of my Papillon Dryad sample and accidentally dabbed my nose, so now I suppose I'm wearing Dryad. Thankfully there's vetiver in the base, so all is well.

This one is rich, radiant, classically beautiful - a kaleidoscope of green and gold floral notes in what I gather is a traditional chypre structure. The notes list is so overstuffed it makes me want to sneeze: "Top notes are Galbanum, Clary Sage, Tarragon, Thyme, Citron, Bergamot and Bitter Orange; middle notes are Narcissus, Orris Root, Costus, Orange Blossom, Apricot and Lavender; base notes are Oakmoss, Vetiver, Benzoin, Styrax and Peru Balsam." There's way too much going for me to pick out the vetiver, but it's a stunning combination nonetheless.

 

[Angelicategenfeldt]

I'm going perfume-scouting in town later and will make sure to wear Chanel 'Cristalle' with Vetiver in it's base note, paired with Oakmoss. I haven't worn it in forever.

 

[Jean-Sté]

Vetiver, Carven. 1957.

 

[Redneck Perfumisto]

Always been curious about that one. Now I'm curious to hear your report!

I will try to do it justice later. Like your Dryad, this one is complex - comparisons to original Polo green are indeed justified. I like this, and am already considering a bottle.

 

[hednic]

Syncing with Vetiver Overdrive by L'Orchestre Parfums

 

[JBHoren]

Syncing with Jo Malone Black Vetyver Café EDP ⟵ link to my ShaveOTD post

 

[N.CAL Fragrance Reviewer]

Tom Ford Grey Vetiver

 

[Toxicon]

Properly synced with Comme des Garcons Black, after receiving a generous decant from a very generous basenoter.

Fantastic scent, probably the best CdG I've tried. It's an explosion of "black" themed smells: black pepper, incense, smoke, dark vetiver, licorice, burnt rubber, with a healthy dose of sweetness in the base. Total oddball, but weirdly easy to wear. Reminds me of something like a less austere, more playful Jacomo de Jacomo. The vetiver gets a bit stronger as the swirl of spices gradually dries down. Lovely. (I need a full bottle!)

 

[PStoller]

Pineward - Oxylus

Riparian boughs and bulrushes. A perfume of pine and earthy vetiver with a trace of salt and myrtle blossom.

Saved this one for last in my Pineward sample survey for the sake of the sync.

 

[VanillaCloud]

Salvatore Ferragamo pour homme (1999) today.
Sycomore Chanel edt yesterday.

 

[Ken_Russell]

In sync with Cuir Vetiver

 

[Ed Wardian]

Today's sync is with Cacharel pour L'Homme by Cacharel, a fashionably pronounced nutmeg whiff, wrapped in floral and zesty citruses that bounce on an earthy woody base comprised of cool fir, sharp cedar, and our dear tasty vetiver, crinkled in moss, amber and musk that collectively summon the phantom drift of an oily suede fume emanating from a spicy bed of flowers, particularly carnation and geranium... Truly, a beguiling beauty from the great Gerard Goupy (Magie Noire, Climat, Balfre)...

Happy Vetiver Wednesday everyone!

 

[Toxicon]

Today's sync is with Cacharel pour L'Homme by Cacharel, a fashionably pronounced nutmeg whiff, wrapped in floral and zesty citruses that bounce on an earthy woody base comprised of cool fir, sharp cedar, and our dear tasty vetiver, crinkled in moss, amber and musk that collectively summon the phantom drift of an oily suede fume emanating from a spicy bed of flowers, particularly carnation and geranium... Truly, a beguiling beauty from the great Gerard Goupy (Magie Noire, Climat, Balfre)...

Happy Vetiver Wednesday everyone!

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I'm obsessed with this one. It's even become my go-to vacation perfume, usually the only bottle I bring and the only thing I wear while traveling. Wore it for 5 days straight last week!

 

[lfc1892]

I’m soooooo new to vetiver that I often get it confused with cedar. Soooo
A - is this normal!?
B - can I join the sync with my cedar scent that smells like vetiver to me!?

 

[lfc1892]

Today's sync is with Cacharel pour L'Homme by Cacharel, a fashionably pronounced nutmeg whiff, wrapped in floral and zesty citruses that bounce on an earthy woody base comprised of cool fir, sharp cedar, and our dear tasty vetiver, crinkled in moss, amber and musk that collectively summon the phantom drift of an oily suede fume emanating from a spicy bed of flowers, particularly carnation and geranium... Truly, a beguiling beauty from the great Gerard Goupy (Magie Noire, Climat, Balfre)...

Happy Vetiver Wednesday everyone!

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Oh my god I used to love this stuff. Goes for peanuts nowadays so nah gran a bottle. Think was the first scent I ever bought.

 

[Toxicon]

I’m soooooo new to vetiver that I often get it confused with cedar. Soooo
A - is this normal!?
B - can I join the sync with my cedar scent that smells like vetiver to me!?

I can see that - they're both woody scents at the end of the day, often blended together among base notes. A lot of fragrances in my collection include both notes: Encre Noire, Terre d'Hermes, Fahrenheit, 1828, my beloved L'occitane Eau de Vetyver, Sycomore...

Anyway, join us!

 

[hednic]

Pre-syncing with Red Vetyver by Montale.