Vetiver

commodity, oh commodity, my dearest muse... i loved the bold discovery set so much i fell down a rabbithole of their history and became intrigued by their archived fragrances. got the archive discovery set and, honestly...some of these fragrances needed to be archived. i wont name names...but i enjoyed the experience and moved on. i gave my fiance some of the samples as a gift and forgot about it. then he came to pick me up for a date. i get in the car and i am SPEECHLESS by how good he smells. "WHAT are you WEARING" "um, a...shirt?" "no, your--the--you...SMELL" "oh, one of the little colognes you gave me! vetiver?...uh, commodity vetiver?" sweeter words have never rung so beautiful. i couldn't stop inhaling. i wished my lungs were four times the size. i'm suddenly more in love with this man than i've ever been before this moment. how fortunate i am for his skin's chemistry. it's bright. it's deep. it's herbal. it's musky. it's layered. it's interesting. it's the sexiest man you've ever seen. it's what these luxury Masculine Colognes wish they were. the fragrances from commodity's archive collection are limited edition and only sold for a few days out of the year. however, they are always in stock at their NYC store, and they're happy to ship directly to those brave enough to send a polite email (thank you, bryson <3). planning on giving my partner a full-size as a christmas gift, but, lets be real: this is a christmas gift to me.

What an interesting, incredible and unique combination. This is the antithesis to Encre Noir; If EN is dark, gloomy and macabre, Commodity’s Vetiver is tart, hopeful and full of life. I absolutely love this. The BlackBerry dominates the opening. It’s tart, sweet and so inviting. I can almost taste the seeds in it. It leads gracefully into a perfect balance of woods, mostly the sour Vetiver, giving this fragrance the fresh satisfaction of a lush forest. It’s damp and fulfilled by an abundant rainy, spring morning. Jasmine blooms effervescently, happily and full of life. The dry down leans favorably into that sour, inky Vetiver that we love so much in Encre Noir. A sense of mystery, and masculinity. It’s the drydown that really leans this fragrance away from Unisex and more into more Masculine territory. The Vetiver and Blackberry find a common ground that is such a pleasant and somewhat obvious combination. And talk about versatility. While it’s preferable for Spring through Fall, this can most certainly be appreciated on hot Summer nights, thanks to the sweet, tart berries in the initial blast. Performance is right where it should be. 6-8 hours, with a solid hour of projection. I found myself with good fortune when I came across Vetiver. A fragrance that retails for $100+, marked down to $29.99. If you’re as lucky as I was, pull the damn trigger. It’s creative, pleasant and forges it’s own path, all in one. 8.5/10

I blind bought a bottle of Commodity Vetiver from TJ Maxx couple days ago for around $30. I also heard it’s been discontinued but I'm glad its still available. It’s not a bright vetiver. It has this dark earthy undertone probably because of the patchouli and I could understand why some folks has this morbid reaction to it. They are different but to my nose, this one kind of reminds me of Gucci Guilty Absolut which I own and a polarizing scent as well. I would say that this is an acquired scent. If you’re not a hobbyists or collector, this frag may not appeal to you instantly like some blue aquatic or green aromatic citrusy mass appealing fragrances out there. It’s a love or hate kind of scent but I was drawn into it’s interesting and yet unique scent profile. Apparently this scent has its own character and personality that I really like. Overall, this is worthy for my modest men’s frag collection but I’m gonna wear this only at home or just to sniff and smell from time to time. Great buy for me though 👍 “Let us spread the scents of peace and kindness. The two most beautiful fragrance in the world that will cost you nothing and will get you a totally different kind of compliments” 🙏

What a nice surprise to find this at Ross for $29.99 [when I know this is still retailing on the website for $134]. I didn’t have my phone with me to research when I blind bought this, the only notes I had were vetiver, patchouli and jasmine [from the box] to go off of. I was hoping the jasmine was going to make this feminine enough for me to wear. I love the dark, smoky twang that is vetiver (but by itself I think of it as masculine). I don’t shy away from patchouli anymore, bring it on!! I am SO glad I got it and was pleasantly surprised by the fruity top notes. I love blackberry! I also noted this has petalia in it, and while I can’t differentiate that note out of it - one of my favorite perfumes Dylan Blue has it (and I noticed this perfume reminds me of it - does not smell like it). The patchouli in this is a little dirty, it’s prominent in here - but I like it!! Like other reviewers are saying, there is a medicinal quality to it with initial spray - and the dry down is more on the masculine side with the woods and grasses coming out. Chef’s kiss! The daytime, winter perfume I never knew I needed!

For months I looked for a fresh scent that wasn't overly sweet or aquatic and worked in South Florida weather, and I finally found it with this one! This is actually my first vetiver-based scent, and I find it to be fresh, green, floral, and very clean. Two sprays gave me good longevity--I was getting whiffs of it at my desk around 5pm after having sprayed it on at 8:45am, and my mother could smell it on me at 6pm from about 8-10 inches away from where I sprayed it (shoulder). It's a sophisticated scent without being too mature, and as others have said, it's subtle but still very present. I could see this working for nighttime especially if it's hot out, but I wouldn't use for clubbing (try commodity's book for that). Otherwise, daytime/office/casual/formal are all appropriate for this. Definitely for ages 21+ In my opinion, but still a modern, aromatic and unique fragrance that's bound to garner complements.

I’m super stoked. I just found a bottle in the wild at TJ Maxx for $21 and change after applying a $10 rewards coupon. I made the last minute trip just feeling like today was the day I’d find a niche in the wild at one of the local TJX locations. Upon arriving at home, and reading some of the reviews I was hesitant about opening this up and consider returning it. I caved and wow am I happy I did. I’m not going to get deep into the notes and what not as I’m only about a half hour into wearing it. My first impression though? Good golly, I HAVE to find more from this house... simply stated, this instantly has become my favorite Vetiver fragrance. The mix of fruity, floral, and woodsy notes is just captivating imho. Very well blended and strikes me as smooth, refined, and exuding an air of class. I absolutely love this fragrance at first sniff.

This is without a doubt my all time favorite Vetiver fragrance. The blend of Blackberry, Apple, Vetiver, & the Petalia adding a soft tropical floral nuance along with the mild floral indoles of the Jasmine & Jasmine Sambac is very interesting. Making Commodity's Vetiver a different take on Vetiver all together. Sure theres Patchouli, Sandalwood, & Cedar. But they play mild supporting roles here. The stars of the show are the Vetiver along with the Top & Middle notes. If feel like Commodity's Vetiver is good enough, & different enough to take its place among the top tier Vetiver fragrances. Longevity is around 6 to 7 hours on my skin. On clothes it was there the next day. Projection on skin was about 4 hours. Projection on clothes, an entire day into the night.

I need you to listen to me now... Ignore the first 5 minutes. The wet cardboard scent is real. I didn’t believe it, and there it was. But this little treasure is working hard to transform into the most beautiful, subdued, vetiver/ sandalwood/ patchouli/ cedar scent your nose has ever come across. As with most good things in life, it’s worth the wait. Let it dry down. Sink into this on a rainy day when you’re reading a book. Somehow the combination of all of these scent notes is bringing me an amazing peppery, creamy leather. The dry down smells strikingly similar to my Valentino Donna noir absolu, but much more approachable. It’s unisex leaning masculine. Decent longevity. Great value if found at a discount store

This is such a lovely scent. It's comfortable, cozy, and I could see it being awesome in a scented candle/diffuser aroma format. It starts off sweet-woddey like a toned down sweetgrass with a touch of floral notes. As it goes on throughout the day I've been surprised by how floral it can be with whiffs of jasmine and a certain je ne sais quoi coming up. I definitely reach for this one for more casual occasions when I still want to feel extra special. A quiet hangout with friends, a casual date, or even just spending time with myself at home. It doesn't scream for attention but it's undoubtedly present. Very happy that this house has come back so that I can get my hands on more if I run low from my 10ml bottle!

Bought a 10ML Travel Spray of Commodity Vetiver from Sephora. WOW just beautiful super freshness in a bottle! I wore it in summer/srping and whenever I need an olfactory lift! Unlike other vetiver this is ultra smooth refined and a little different so unisex for sure. Opening I get a sweet note I believe to be Jasmine,with pathchouli again a very smooth not overbearing type,blackberry giving it more depth and vetiver,with just enough cedar to not overtake and sandalwood. This is beautiful quality juice,not tested on animals(YAY!) and will get you compliments from most people you talk to. It lasts ages I get 8-12 hours from 3 -4 sprays no problem!

Heavy Vetiver scent. There is a dominant Vetiver note that fades into a light woody floral scent. you can smell a hint of Patchouli but the main thing you get out of it is vetiver. It is very different from Tom Ford Grey Vetiver in that there is not a strong citrus presence. Commodity went in a very different direction. Still, a very nice vetiver scent that is a good work scent. It is a extremely long lasting and people will be able to smell it on you even if you can no longer smell it on yourself. As with all the commodity products it blends very well into your body chemistry.

Blind bought this at Marshall's and I love earthy incense scents so I had my fingers crossed. And it delivered; it's earthy, dirty, woodsy with a hint of bug spray and i feel like I'm hanging out by the fire on a commune. So it's perfect for the outdoorsy hippy in me but I can see why a lot of reviews say it's wet paperbag meets metal. It's definitely unisex and i would love this on my man, it has a musky tone to it as well. Something I'll wear for meditation and days I need more grounding.

A complete thumbs up. Starts with a bright vetiver to my nose before it begins to turn slightly smokey. It's not as bright as Mugler cologne nor near as dark as Laliques Encre Noire. The dry down is in the Terre d'Hermes vein. It is clean smelling and unisex for sure. I find this to be a steal, especially at TJ Maxx $25.00 dollars for 100 ml (seriously). I hope my local TJM has a few bottles (found mine in Atlanta). Safe blind buy IMO. Great for the office or casual. Enjoy!

Like many, I picked this up at the discount store TJ Maxx. I knew nothing about the house or the scent, but I decided to take a chance after reading a few reviews. This is a Spring King. It has an uplifting scent and is perfect for daytime wear.

This is gorgeous! All vetiver and patchouli on my skin. I do not get any apple or blackberry gladly. Very unisex, creamy and woody. For me this is a perfect tropical vacation fragrance. It is an amazing fragrance! Great job Commodity!

Beautiful clean vetiver with a bit of patchouli and light fruity notes. Jasmine is detectable and rounds off the vetiver. Very nice, safe fragrance and it shines in the hot weather of South Florida. It lasts a long time on me.

I'm no Vetiver expert, but this is the best smelling Vetiver that I currently own. It adds a sweetness to the Vetiver that never leaves on my skin. Fairly linear to me, and that's just fine to me.

Smells nice. Picked it up at a major discount. Sweet, fresh. Can’t really complain. Animalic on the dry down.

The shocking immediate opening is unpleasantly sour and bitter for a few long moments, before the fruits and florals quickly swoop in to the rescue and lift up the whole composition. The fruity floral top notes rest on a patchouli and vetiver base that is actually quite light and airy but as it develops there remains a strong hint of sour bitterness from the opening that seems to come from the patchouli or the vetiver, it’s rough and raw and seriously chips away at the composition’s elegance. I can only wonder if this comes from inferior quality base ingredients or ingredients that have spoiled, either way the marriage between the fruity top, the floral heart and the bitter vetiver base is not at all a happy one for me. Further into the dry down the bitterness dissipates somewhat but never disappears, anyway by then it has become a faint skin scent. Performance is not very good at all, it doesn’t project or last well, which turns out to be a small mercy. I have very catholic tastes, rarely ever write a bad review and normally vetiver is one of my favourite notes but this was a huge disappointment, the composition doesn’t work for me on any level. UPDATE: I got hold of a second sample of this from a different source and it was infinitely better - the strong bitter/sour note was much, much more subdued and this let all the other notes shine through. I must have got a very bad batch because the second sample was really quite lovely with delicious fruity florals on a light woody base. The performance was much improved too. It was SO different and I’m very curious for an explanation - I am left wondering if perfume notes really can spoil to that extent, or if bad batches can actually be that bad.

I picked this up at TJ Max after getting Book there some weeks ago. I was obsessed with it and the idea of owning more of Commodity’s fragrances only to discover, like so many of you, that they’ve been discontinued. I cherish my Book and wanted so bad to love just one other but honestly the others were either just boring or not me at all. I ordered the sampler discovery set (which I don’t think you can even get still) and gave all except Book away. I found a large size Bergamot and a large size Vetiver at TJ Max; I tried and returned the Bergamot because it smells exactly but EXACTLY line Linen Vetiver by BR which I have already. It didn’t give me high hopes about “Vetiver,” but then I read the descriptions on here and was sold, especially the one who said it smells like a dead body! I figured I HAD to try that! At first whiff this reminds me of Joop! and a bit of the old Escada Magnetism; it has that same, what CS Lewis would have called “dim, purply sort of smell,” which dries down into a nice unassuming wood. It’s very warm but also very fresh, and it stays close to the body so it’s a good office wear. I agree with the dry down being reminiscent of Terre. I layered it with Book and Tea Rose (yea, Perfumer’s Workshop) and it was SCRUMMY; reminds me of nothing so much as Chanel Sycomore all together. I picked it up for $30 and it’s worth every penny, but I’m not SURE if this is a $100 fragrance as it doesn’t really stand alone in a distinctive enough way for me. I like it, and it grew on me, but it wasn’t one of those “love at first whiff” situations. 7/10

This is good, really good. Seek & Obtain mission and I came across two Commodity bottles at a local discount retailer. One was Bergamot and the other this, Vetiver. For under $30 US each, you'd be crazy not to. Anyhow, the quality is there and it slowly shows itself during the wearing. On me, this is different from the other vetiver based fragrances that I own. Encre Noir Sport, L' Extreme, Guerlain Vetiver Extreme, Creed Extreme Vetiver and a couple others that fail to come to mind. Commodity Vetiver is a bit more earthy yet so smooth & creamy like. There is a slight resemblance to both Encre Sport & L' Extreme but contains none of the Sport's clean fresh woods vibe nor the deep resinous woods or sharp greenness from L' Extreme. I almost get like a dark semisweet cacao vibe during the mid & drydown with the sandalwood & patchouli that as a whole it is near a gourmand but, the cedar note in the end gives it that slight upkick of a woody freshness, not much just enough to balance it delicately and well executed. Projection or silage is not its strong suit but, it stays on my skin for well over 8 hours and I catch subtle whiffs of this gorgeous scent throughout the day. It's more a personal scent and stays close to the wearer. In summary, the scent is very well blended with none of the notes hitting the olfactory senses with an acute abruptness. Nothing sharp or edgy but, just a well composed smoothness and creamy like aura that will please vetiver lovers of both sex’s. A definite must have for the low $$$ if one can find it...

I feel like all of my perfume reviews of late should be subtitled “End Stage Consumer Capitalism or how I learned to stop worrying and love TJ Maxx.” Yes, this was another find at TJs. I don’t think I would have bought this Commodity scent retail because I feel like they’re so unpredictable. But having said this, it was a blind buy and I was very impressed and surprised by how much I liked it. Universally I dig vetiver as a note. It’s green, it’s earthy, it’s honest. Vetiver never tries too hard as it can exist on its own. But this is far from being a single note fragrance, it’s actually quite awesome in its complexity: upon opening I get a familiar, smoky, boozy note that kind of reminds me of tobacco bombs like Elizabeth and James Nirvana amethyst or Montale Oud Tobacco. The earthiness is wild. It smells like all that is exciting about spring and that first thaw: the sense of possibility and the release from the slumber of winter. When this dries down we enter the territory of Hermès Terre which I absolutely love. Crackling fires, the comfort of warmth, crunching leaves underfoot, an ember glowing somewhere. Unfortunately I don’t get any Jasmine from this whatsoever, nor apple. I would really have liked some brighter accords to shine through here but on my skin I just get a lot of herbal, smoky, woodiness.

Commodity Vetiver was my first purchase from the house, so I highly anticipated it, expecting a earthy Vetiver akin to Guerlain but more refined as it's niche. I had caught a deal and purchased the bottle with zero research, and had very little experience with the note of Vetiver at the time, so I was extremely surprised when I finally received my bottle and went to test it. I was met with a super sweet, borderline medicinal, Vetiver, accented by a unique sweetness I believe is the blackberry. As it begins to dry down, the vetiver begins to shine through with a very subtle woodsiness, and the sweetness dials down to a very enjoyable level, leaving you with a very unique and enjoyable vetiver experience. The sillage is great my girlfriend smelled it from across my flat upon first spray, the longevity is beastmode I have to shower to remove it, and the scent profile is unique yet enjoyable, however I have yet to test mass appeal. Overall I give this scent a 8.5 out of 10 due to the opening being slightly medicinal, but don't let that scare you away, the opening is brief and the medicinal quality fades to a nice sweet sidenote.

Upon first spray, i was kinda worried. I got that wet cardboard/slightly urinous smell that others were talking about and almost dismissed it. But after about 5 minutes it settled and wow. Earthy, herbal, slightly floral. Kind of reminds me of damp soil which i like but might not be for everyone. This isnt a citrusy vetiver scent like red vetiver or TdH, nor is it a gloomy vetiver like in encre noir. Vetiver is a main note here but theres complexity with the florals and patchouli. Even if you like vetiver, i would sample this before getting it; the wet cardboard might be more prominent for you. Another thing to take into consideration is that i think in open air it smells a lot better. Having your nose all up on where you sprayed is quite different then catching wafts of it. I just sprayed it on so i cant speak for the projection/longevity/sillage, but i imagine itll be moderate for all of the above. 7.5/10 Still prefer encre noir

Upon the initial spray, the perfume unveils a unique blend of blackberry and dry vetiver notes, reminiscent of urinal cakes found in US public bathrooms. However, as the urinal cake scent dissipates, it reveals a delightful transformation to vetiver with woods and patchouli. This transformation, while it may require some patience, is truly rewarding for those who are open-minded and willing to wait for the full experience. Personally, I find the opening a bit challenging, and it's the part I struggle with. However, as a fan of Vetiver, I appreciate the dry down of this scent, which I find worth the initial challenge. It may not be the easiest scent for a younger audience, but for those who appreciate vetiver, it's worth the initial discomfort.

This dawns with a lovely, lightly smoky green note, fresh and vivid, like crushed stems in cool air. There’s fruit hovering in the background, tart and juicy rather than sweet, adding a sense of lift. I get dewy green petals, too. As it moves into the heart, the soft jasmine appears, non-indolic and almost peppery, growing quietly around pale woods. The dry-down settles into cosy musky sandalwood and dry vetiver, the green loses its initial brightness and cheer and becomes softer, earthier, and more contemplative. Notes: *A person style thought: I wouldn't wear this alone, but this layers really very well with tihota or a creamy vanilla to make a green vanilla. *A person opinion: I think this is a sexy smell.

Indolic jasmine/blackberry combo that smells like it was aged in a scotch barrel with patchouli. This is a heavy powerful scent. Vetiver is there with patchouli that gives it a touch of earthy peat vibe. If you're looking for a fresh type Vetiver this isn't it. But the quality is there. The bottle should be dark brown because that's the feeling I get from it. Very rich. Lasts through showers. Good scent but not blind buy safe and not a freshie like the white box and bottle would have you believe. Best way I can describe this is a dark floral. Like if someone was trying to create a dark leather fragrance out of florals. Unique. 6/10

Disclaimer, I'm not a vetiver note expert, but patient at experiencing fragrance. First impressions reminded me of the hammocks wooded area after an avidly rainy day. Lots of damp reed grasses, loamy earth, and bark glistening. I didn't get the Iso-E blast as I did with one EDT. This is green, earthy, sandalwoody, not a lot of cedar, patchouli, and vetiver. As a single fragrance, it is unisex to me. I decided to layer Commodity's Bergamot on top, and wow. It really blossomed beautifully. Commodity's Vetiver is definitely one to explore. Try it with your other fragrances. On me, performance is long wearing.

A nice vetiver that is sweetened up by the apple and blackberry notes, and jasmin flower. I would call this a fresh vetiver, this one feels more suitable for cool weather. The addition of fruit makes the scent feel thicker, stickier. The base has n earthy feel with wood notes and patchouli. This still leans masculine but only slightly. It’s a little heavier than I was imagining, but overall a like from me. And I think this has been discontinued from Sephora. Thinking I might need to head on over to T.J. Max because at the current discount price, it’s a steal.

Do yourself a favor and let this one sit for a few minutes before you sniff it. The opening is rough, it smells like cigarette butts for about 2 minutes but then it settles into a really nice vetiver fragrance. I picked this up at Marshall's for about 30 bucks (they had it last year during the Holiday season as well, but not during other times of the year). The Commodity fragrances I have tried have not let me down yet, especially at that price.

On my skin this opens with a camphor note backed up by vetiver. About half hour in the camphor is gone and fruity notes blend in and are quickly joined by flowers. The fragrance was light from the beginning and now it just a skin scent already. It's a simple, clean, fresh, fruity, floral, woody fragrance. Not vetiver centered. The performance really lacks. Scent: 5.5/10 Longevity: 6/10 Projection: 2/10

so polarizing - to me, it smells a little like incense or men's aftershave. strong, woodsy, dark but not too dark. you are walking through a forest darkened by storm clouds. that's the vibe i get from this scent, emphasis on the forest part. blind bought for like 30 bucks - if u find it for that, j go ahead and get it!

This is predominately patchouli and vetivert with a little jasmine and berry in the background. I agree with the whiskey comments, this is peaty and slighly sweet. I also get incense. This is sultery, sexy but also down to earth. ⛤⛤⛤

Blackcurrant, patchouli, and vetiver. Smells like a raindrop-tortured old wet wood. Dirty, dark, woody, earthy, damp, cold, wet, slightly funky, unique, atmospheric and well-blended. Average sillage and longevity. Very intresting.

Very woody and smoky, but adds a mature punch which is so different from other fragrances... sad they got rid of it

Scent of the day layered with Molecule 01. The combo worked great together

When it comes to vetiers this one has a slight flower/sweetness to it.

Earthy and reminiscent of hay. I absolutely love it.

I'll admit; I'm perplexed by this one. I don't seem to experience many of the listed notes (except, perhaps for a very "sanitized" jasmine of sorts -- something that hints at floralcy, but doesn't possess any indolic, heady characteristics). I also get something that isn't listed at all -- namely, the fragrance of humid tobacco. (This took me back to my youth... I had a relative who chewed tobacco, and kept his chewing tobacco in the refrigerator. Somehow, I smell that in Commodity Vetiver.) I do get a hint of actual vetiver, but it remains damp, humid, and deep, like vegetation after a rainstorm. And, through it all, I keep perceiving tobacco. It's puzzling; I can't decide whether I like this fragrance or not. I don't hate it... but I'm not enamored with it, either. I think I might appreciate it as an occasional experience when the mood strikes, but I can't see myself wearing this on a regular basis.

This is a truly beautiful vetiver fragrance! It’s full bodied and warm on my skin, with good longevity. I got my bottle at Marshall’s for a scant $18 during the yellow tag sale, so if you’re reading this now—pick up a bottle (along with the bergamot) and enjoy! It’s a nice woody unisex frag that is nice to spray on after a bath. I find this scent comforting. I’m so glad Commodity is back under new ownership, and look forward to trying out their other scents as they bring them back!

I’m not sure how I feel about this one. After seeing this for $22 at Ross, I decided why not. Unlike some of the reviews here, I actually thought the opening was nice and bright which gave me a feeling of relief. However when it started to dry down, the mid gave me gasoline, which turned my smile upside down. After about 20 more minutes, the scent started to mellow out into a pleasant sandalwood with a hint of vetiver. I’m not happy nor am I mad about this one. Oh well.

The opening is a burst of berry, almost juicy and fresh, but it quickly turns into something sickly that I can’t quite put my finger on. There’s a strange, off note in the background that makes it hard to enjoy. Like many Commodity fragrances I’ve tried, the longevity isn’t impressive — it fades faster than I’d like. Overall, not a love for me.

I’m new to this and can barely pick out one scent from another but I know what I like. So this one threw me, but I’ll try: Me... Opening: “Ewwwww!” Middle: “Huh?!” Base: “Mmmm!” A takeaway: wear a scent for a while to get its full effect. I wish I realized that before I trashed my Milk, Paper, Book...samples!

I found a travel spray of this in my stash and it was more than half used so I must have enjoyed it at some point, but trying it now, it was practically a scrubber. Much more of a strong, sharp, crisp, fruity jasmine than the earthy vetiver I'd expect, and the drydown was giving dryer sheets. Not my favorite.

Smells like slightly sweet Windex trying to pass as seductive, then turns into damp cardboard. Dry wood and powdery floral. There’s some generic cedar woods and sandalwoods at play in the base along with a bit of patchouli. Only hints of vetiver, giving it an earthy quality.

Bit pinchy to my nose, my BF said it smells like urinals in the summer soo.. there's that lmao. Dry down is a nice woody musk as most Commodity frags seem to be (which is honestly fine by me it my favourite kind of drydown) with hints of vetiver and incense

Have you ever walked into a tire shop, taken a whiff of that new tire smell whilst maybe smelling a dark berry scent tree that's hanging around? That's what this smells like. Dries to a more berryish connotation. Not bad, but not great. I'd skip it honestly

This should be called Commodity Jasmine. Like others have mentioned, the vetiver in this is very weak. I mostly get jasmine and some bergamot. Calling it Vetiver is like calling a hot dog a sandwich. Technically, maybe, but really doesn’t reflect it.

i dislike the opening, it smelt like chinese joint pain adhesives. not smt i would like to smell like, but after a while it did settle into smt sweeter and not sure if its more or less woody. strange imo, i wouldn't wear this personally

To my nose, it smells like woody dried fruits (mostly apples), not a "pure vetiver" fragrance, more like a mix of vetiver with dried fruits and woods. Leans masculine, average performance.