Vetiver Wednesdays Sync: an invitation to a magical journey

[PStoller]

CJ Scents - Vetiver Orange Blossom

 

[IsoESuperman]

Late to post but yesterday I wore a combo of Miller Harris Vetiver Bourbon and Bruno Acampora Vert/Il Vetiver to the office, one on the back of either hard. Not exactly a great pairing, scent profile wise, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. The MH is fairly aggressive and a little on the old-school side while the Acampora is fresher, spiced, and soft.

I wore Gucci Pour Homme in the evening for a tangential sync. Vetiver is listed but I can't say I really pick up on much.

I think it's official: I'm ready to move on from the Playing House stage (sample) to the engagement ring (big decant), prior to committing to the marriage (full bottle). Vetiver may be the minor player here, not appearing til the base, but the fantastic opening hits all my G-spots: grapefruit, tomato leaf, and a very spiky blackcurrant. I'm loving this.

Vétiver Écarlate by Quentin Bisch for L'Artisan Parfumeur

I'm with you. I've been looking for something in the 5-10ml range. If I finish that and if/when this shows up at discounters for a decent price, I'm going for it.

Maitri by Provision

Nice! Did you end up pouncing on that bottle or still in decant mode?

Post synch with Lorenzo Villoresi Theseus
I just have a few drops left in my sample, and will probably make this one of my next pick ups.

How vetiver-forward would you say this is compared to LV Vetiver?

 

[IsoESuperman]

CJ Scents - Vetiver Orange Blossom

Never heard of the house. If I judge a book by its cover, an Etsy type indie brand? Sample worthy?

 

[CookBot]

I'm with you. I've been looking for something in the 5-10ml range. If I finish that and if/when this shows up at discounters for a decent price, I'm going for it.

Let's keep each other informed if we run across decants for Vetiver Ecarlate. I was almost almost ready to go FB from Saks, but suddenly Saks pulled ALL their L'Artisans from their website! Now the only US seller seems to be Lucky Scent, at full price.

That Acampora Vert is great stuff too. Definitely on the list for if/when you go back to Italy.

 

[PStoller]

Never heard of the house. If I judge a book by its cover, an Etsy type indie brand? Sample worthy?

CJ Scents has its own website, but, yeah, indie all the way. I picked up a few on a lark as part of a bundle from Mercari. I have a straight vetiver as well that I’m saving for another Wednesday.

I think the house is sample-worthy based on this one fragrance. They don’t seem to have any vetivers currently available, but the range is sufficient that you might find something of interest.

 

[HMan]

Post post with Le Galion Vetyver
A quintessential dewy, grassy vetiver. I'd love recommendations for other vetivers along these lines.

 

[IsoESuperman]

CJ Scents has its own website, but, yeah, indie all the way. I picked up a few on a lark as part of a bundle from Mercari. I have a straight vetiver as well that I’m saving for another Wednesday.

I think the house is sample-worthy based on this one fragrance. They don’t seem to have any vetivers currently available, but the range is sufficient that you might find something of interest.

The website is endearing. It's got the vibe of (I stole this from I don't know who) "my computer-savvy 12-year-old nephew made it for me in 2007".

Let's keep each other informed if we run across decants for Vetiver Ecarlate. I was almost ready to go FB from Saks, but suddenly Saks pulled ALL their L'Artisans from their website! Now the only US seller seems to be Lucky Scent, at full price.

That Acampora Vert is great stuff too. Definitely on the list for if/when you go back to Italy.

Will do! I should be back in Naples within the next six weeks so I will keep you posted. My little 5ml Vert oil is almost empty, I'm unsure if I'll replace it with a spray or not. Definitely going for a big bottle of Sballo and a smaller one for Musc for the wife (I'm over the moon I get to smell it on her).

 

[PStoller]

The website is endearing. It's got the vibe of (I stole this from I don't know who) "my computer-savvy 12-year-old nephew made it for me in 2007".

A perfect description. And possibly true.

 

[N.CAL Fragrance Reviewer]

Pre-syncing with Guerlain Vetiver EDT

 

[hednic]

Pre-syncing with Mr. Vetiver

 

[N.CAL Fragrance Reviewer]

Syncing with Hermes Vetiver Tonka

 

[hednic]

Syncing with Vetiver by Domaine Prive

 

[Trilby Lark]

I'm wearing Encre Noire. It's not my favorite though.

 

[Pheusinger]

Hermès - Terre d'Hermès cologne

Hermès Terre d'Hermès perfume information, consumer reviews, where to buy, perfume notes and more... Terre d'Hermès is a men's fragrance launched in 2006 by Hermès

basenotes.com

 

[HMan]

Semi-sync with ELdO Tom of Finland
A wonderful aldehydic leather, with a touch of vetiver and vanilla.

This had been waiting for me to sample for quite a while, and having received an email that Tom is leaving from ELdO, it was time to try.
Not at all what I was expecting, this has that retro feel that most of my favorites from the house do, like Exit the King and Afternoon of a Faun. In fact this feels like Exit the King in a suede jacket. For me, it's very comfortable and wearable, so seeing it from Notino at a good price, decided to take a punt.

I live in Helsinki's alternative district, and can't help but feel there's a kitschy charm in the marketing, though tbh the scent itself doesn't fit for me.

Anyway, maybe ELdO feels the same, it looks like they are going to give this one of their rebrands, as they've done with a few before.

 

[Toxicon]

Pre-synced last night with Lutens' Vetiver Oriental - the iris took lead last night, which was a first. Very nice.

Today I'm syncing with Escentric 03. For some reason leather notes are really popping out at me this week, and I'm mostly getting a sour citrus, vetiver, and leather blend from 03. Oddly enough, I'm also picking out a few notes I've never noticed... like a very quiet cinnamon and some muted florals. The cinnamon is really only noticeable when I sniff the back of my hand up close. Sure enough, I checked the official notes on the Escentric Molecules site, and cinnamon is listed:

Top: Green Notes, Lime, Mandarine, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, Ginger

Heart: Freesia, Rose, Hedione (green jasmine bud), Jasmin, Orris, Cinnamon, Tonka

Base: Vetiver, Sandalwood, Iso E Super, Leather, Muscone (Musk), Amber, Costus

Today I'm mainly getting the smoothed out vetiveryl acetate version of vetiver, a persistent leather note, and a sourish combo of lime and ginger. There's also an unlisted tea note that reminds me a bit of Declaration Essence without the spices. I wish this were a bit louder overall, but I really enjoy this one in springtime. Always a bit weirder than I remember, which isn't a bad thing.

 

[N.CAL Fragrance Reviewer]

Syncing with Hermes Bel Ami

 

[CookBot]

I'm wearing Encre Noire. It's not my favorite though.

Nor mine. And yet I absolutely adore the Extreme version. I often wear it when I have a craving for Sycomore, but feel too miserly to use up any of my precious stash.

 

[nosey74]

 

[Trilby Lark]

Nor mine. And yet I absolutely adore the Extreme version. I often wear it when I have a craving for Sycomore, but feel too miserly to use up any of my precious stash.

Good to know. I will continue just using the Encre Noire bottle as a paperweight on my desk. The bottle is heavy and it is very beautiful.

 

[Ken_Russell]

Syncing with Guerlain Vetiver

 

[JBHoren]

Clandestine Laboratories Film Noir (there's vetiver in there... somewhere)

(from a sample)

 

[CookBot]

Clandestine Laboratories Film Noir (there's vetiver in there... somewhere)

There you are! I hadn't seen you around for a few days, and was a little concerned since the last time you posted, you were drinking Everclear.

 

[N.CAL Fragrance Reviewer]

Syncing with Chanel Sycomore EDT

 

[Toxicon]

Phase 2: CdG Hinoki. Japanese cypress, turpentine, incense, and vetiver in the base. Lovely stuff.

 

[HMan]

Phase 2: CdG Hinoki. Japanese cypress, turpentine, incense, and vetiver in the base. Lovely stuff.

That whole series has been great.

 

[N.CAL Fragrance Reviewer]

Pre-syncing with Hermes Vetiver Tonka

 

[Diddy]

Not vetiver forward but I do pick up the note mixed in the background… my SOTN is Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum (2012)

 

[hednic]

Pre-syncing with Vetiver by Domaine Prive

 

[N.CAL Fragrance Reviewer]

Pre-syncing with Hermes Bel Ami

 

[N.CAL Fragrance Reviewer]

Syncing with Guerlain Vetiver EDT

 

[Toxicon]

Pre-synced with Malizia Vetyver Uomo. Bargain bin packaging aside, this is lovely for what it is - warm spices and smooth vetiver. Word has it this is a budget clone of the already cheap Dunhill Edition. I haven't tried Edition, but I gather it's a nutmeg-heavy vetiver / citrus concoction in the vein of Cacharel pour l'Homme... which is pretty much what this is. I wouldn't say this is essential or anything, and the actual vetiver character is slight, but it's still great for what it is. Perfect for casual use or before bedtime - a few sprays lends a gentle glow.

 

[Jean-Sté]

Vetyver, Roger & Gallet. 1974.

 

[ultravisitor]

I'm going with good ol' Christian Dior Vetiver.

 

[sagebrush]

Synching with Etro Palais Jamais on a grey and rainy day in Scotland. Will likely go with Etro Vetiver as SOTN.

 

[Diddy]

Not a vetiver bomb but it’s definitely in the heart, my SOTD is Aspen by Coty

 

[Pheusinger]

Paco Rabanne - Ténéré cologne

Paco Rabanne Ténéré perfume information, consumer reviews, where to buy, perfume notes and more... Ténéré is a men's fragrance launched in 1988 by Paco Rabanne

basenotes.com

 

[HMan]

Etro Vetiver
First wearing, just got back from picking it up. Also my first from Etro.
So far a lovely, wearable, classic vetiver. Just the style I like.

@Andy the frenchy being our resident expert on all things Vetiver. How does this compare to the Parfum d'Empire? Just to help me get a reference to compare by and decide if I should do a blind buy.

 

[Andy the frenchy]

Etro Vetiver
First wearing, just got back from picking it up. Also my first from Etro.
So far a lovely, wearable, classic vetiver. Just the style I like.

@Andy the frenchy being our resident expert on all things Vetiver. How does this compare to the Parfum d'Empire? Just to help me get a reference to compare by and decide if I should do a blind buy.


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Etro's is a great vetiver, but the answer to your question is easy: PdE Vetiver Bourbon is 10/10 for me, and a necessary buy for anyone who loves vetiver. Probably in the first 3 vetivers I would suggest one to buy.
While Etro's is rougher/darker, quite 'grey', PdE's has all the facets: earthy, green, powdery. Just great great great. Go blind. I vouch for it, very strongly. It's rare that I advise a blind buy, but for this thread usual users, it's a no brainer.

It's like if a Jimi Hendrix fanboy asked if buying blind a Stratocaster and a Marshall Plexi was worth it. Does that answer the question?

Edit: if anyone see PdE Vetiver Bourbon appear at discounters at some point, please ring me. I need 2 large back up bottles. At least.

 

[HMan]

Etro's is a great vetiver, but the answer to your question is easy: PdE Vetiver Bourbon is 10/10 for me, and a necessary buy for anyone who loves vetiver. Probably in the first 3 vetivers I would suggest one to buy.
While Etro's is rougher/darker, quite 'grey', PdE's has all the facets: earthy, green, powdery. Just great great great. Go blind. I vouch for it, very strongly. It's rare that I advise a blind buy, but for this thread usual users, it's a no brainer.

It's like if a Jimi Hendrix fanboy asked if buying blind a Stratocaster and a Marshall Plexi was worth it. Does that answer the question?

Thanks Andy!