Lavish

I have a tiny collection of vetiver oils and they smell earthy, sweet, moist and grassy occasionally you catch a whiff of smoke. I also tried nearly 80 year old vetiver oil stored in a camel leather container and it didn't smell much different except being rounder and smoother. During a recent fragheads meet I saw some people frantically searching for a bottle of Lavish. They were prepared to buy used flacons of Lavish also as they were apprehensive that Boadiceamight stop making this or raise the price. And that piqued my interest in Lavish. Bottles are seemingly sold out but samples are still available at Boadicea and Beverly Hills perfumery. Lavish opens with very high quality vetiver, amber and mild citrus fruits join almost at once. It has extremely high quality oils blended to perfection. On first spritz it left an oily sheen on my wrist (in a good way) I got a Golden Aries vibe with high quality vetiver for a second. On skin Lavish shines with full glory, whereas on fabric it loses a bit of its charm. Vetiver with a bit of amber remains active through out. The top notes of Lavish are with fruity notes and mid woodsy notes appear little later. If you like vetiver based scents then I think your search for the best vetiver scent should end here as this is mind blowing. Top quality ingredients and superb craftsmanship elevate Lavish easily to the higher end Chinese zodiac series perfumes of Boadicea.

This fragrance offers a delightful blend of citrus and Oriental Chypre elements. It begins with bright top notes of lemon and bergamot, transitioning into a heart centered around orange, complemented by hints of rose and a touch of nutmeg. The base is a soft mix of amber and vetiver, with subtle undertones of sandalwood and cedar. The scent has a masculine vibe due to its mineral and metallic aspect and its sillage is moderate with good staying power. While it may not break new ground, it is a beautifully crafted, natural perfume that provides a thoroughly enjoyable experience. A pleasure to wear! If you love Ganymede and Tom Ford’s Vetiver EDP; this is the perfect combination of these 2 gems.😊💯⭐️👍🏽 8/10 in my book 📝📓🤓

Almost a damn 10/10. Please don’t go powdery!. I had a sample and have worn my bottle several times and I haven’t experienced it yet but its happened in the past where I pick up on a powdery vibe later on..... imagine Tom ford grey Vetiver but elevated in every way and has the staying power to last all day. I waited to purchase and got this at a huge discount. The retail pricing is always insane for BTV but when you can grab their scents at a discount it’s almost always worth it. Edit: not as powdery as most Vetiver scents turn. Good stuff. 8.5/10.

For the first 45 mins, this is Roja Dove Vetiver Parfum Pour Homme. Same Vetiver also in Tom Ford's Grey Vetiver EDP. They're all starting to get too familiar. All in different lanes though, but headed in same direction. To a vetiver head like me, the more the merrier, but my advice is you don't need all three. But I forgot to tell you that for now, I prefer Lavish...that name is just perfect 👌😜 Edit: Ok I was wrong; Lavish destroys the rest by a lot. It's so much better, and the longevity is superb. A perfect 10/10 fragrance.

This is perhaps the best vetiver based fragrance that I have sniffed to date. Incredibly beautiful and done to perfection. I own a few great vetivers (Vetiver Pour Homme, Sultan Vetiver, Grey Vetiver, Sycomore) all of which are exceptional fragrances. Well, Lavish is even better! The only downside is availability (I can't seem to find a bottle anywhere). If, eventually, I do manage to source a full bottle, Lavish would likely jump to the top of my favourite summer fragrance list. 10/10