What does vetiver smell like?
Vetiver can feel dry, earthy, woody, grassy, green and sometimes smoky.
Vetiver note versus material
Vetiver can refer to material obtained from the plant’s roots or to a constructed effect. A note list does not disclose the full formula, origin or processing.
How vetiver changes in a composition
Citrus can make vetiver brighter and cleaner; amber can warm it; leather or patchouli can push it darker and more earthy.
How to sample vetiver
Check the fragrance after the opening. Vetiver often becomes clearer as citrus fades and the woody base develops.
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Common questions
Is vetiver a wood?
The perfumery material comes from roots, though its smell is commonly described as woody, earthy and green.
Is vetiver always smoky?
No. It can also feel clean, grassy, dry or earthy.
Does a vetiver note always mean natural vetiver oil?
No. A note does not reveal the complete formula.
A scent note describes an olfactory impression; by itself it does not reveal the full formula.