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Vétiver by Guerlain

Guerlain· 1959· Eau de Cologne

Vétiver

8.45.7KTypically ~$90

“Dry vetiver root with citrus and a pinch of tobacco. The gentleman's benchmark since 1959; garden-soil elegance, never showy.”

SpicyEarthyGreenFreshWoody

Perfumer: Jean-Paul Guerlain

Scent profile

Top notes

Bergamot Lemon Orange

Heart notes

Base notes

Vetiver Tobacco Tonka bean

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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When to wear it

A fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for everyday wear and the office.

FallDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

87%

Spring

85%

Summer

72%

Fall

100%

Day

100%

Night

87%

Where

Office

91%

Casual

100%

Date

90%

Club

62%

Formal

83%

Performance

Longevitylong-lasting

Sillagemoderate

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Sport

62%