Vetiver Vert Cologne

This is a very very very good fragrance!!! The citrusy opening is not shy, but a little bit strong, as a bergamot wrapped into the bay leaf (very good), with a citrusy and green effect, very very interesting for me; like Jack_Hunter i detect a balsamic and resinous effect (pheraps myrrah and incense), but not listed on the notes; the vetiver is not very intense, is a little bit dry (not wet, like in Sycomore, l'Exclusive de Chanel), a little bit sweet with the sandalwood. Is a fantastic fragrance especially for spring, when i like green nuances, but could be good also in summer, with the cold and slightly sweet effect of the resins and tangerine; the longevity is very good. However should be suitable for all the seasons, except for the cooliest months. Is more "Vert" than "Vétiver", but absolutely interesting and good. Probably it will be my next purchase..........or a good gift for me....

This is the only fragrance from this house that I like. It opens with blast of citrus which reminds me of 'Hugo Boss orange'. The dry down is the area that this fragrance shines ,fresh and invigorating. I also detect verbena in the middle notes.

A timeless vetiver very interesting. Yes that is so good I feel something earthy smoky but the the same time on my skin, and I like that a lot. So I would rate it: Smell: 9/10 Projection: 9/10 Longevity: 8.5/10

It's fresh and clean with the vetiver being evident, although the fragrance itself is very green. If I were to pick a woodsy element that stands out the most, it would be pine. While the pine isn't terribly sharp, it's noticeable. Additionally, I'm in agreement that the incense (and maybe a hint of ash) note that others have mentioned is there. It's subtle but it's there. Quite honestly, Vetiver Vert is the best of the Czech & Speake line that I've encountered so far. That's not saying much, considering that I've only experienced their signature No. 88 and Oxford & Cambridge. Projection and longevity of Vetiver Vert is moderate. As a bit of rambling on the side: I'm under the impression that Czech and Speake is using quality ingredients in their products and may not necessarily observe the IFRA guidelines or restrictions. The reason I say this is because the ingredients list on both the box of the C&S No. 88 and Oxford and Cambridge that I bought last year, has "evernia prunastri extract" which is the real oakmoss extract and not the chemical substitution that so many fragrances containing oakmoss now use. I'm assuming that the same type of natural and quality ingredients would apply to all of the fragrances in their line as well.

This is a surprisingly interesting Vetiver with an unusual character. It is a very natural smell that reminds of freshly-steamed shirts or freshly-cut paper. Green, austere, minimalist, down-to-earth, unpretentious. It does not have the musky, perfumey richness of something like Tom Ford's Grey Vetiver, but that makes it unique and speaks of its Englishness. As with most Czech & Speake fragrances, this is not the type of fragrance that you find in department stores. It is clear that the creation process and aesthetic of these fragrances do not follow the mainstream. Vetiver Vert is the sort of smell that projects respect, confidence, and tradition, rather than seduction or indulgent luxury.

Well it opens with a blast of citrus of bergamot and mandarin and it feels very green. What I really like is the incense resin smell that it develops along with a sweet Sandalwood after the topnotes fade. The vetiver note is small and mixed in with the laurel and the sandalwood. This will not wow anyone as it is a gentlemens scent and almost a type of barbershop fragrance. Those looking for a killer vetiver fragrance will be disappointed. But I like it mainly due to the resinous and it does smell like incense resin feel underneath the citrus opening. The Sandalwood,vetiver, galbanum and laurel mix smells really nice on my skin and the longer I wear it the more I like it.

This is delightful, from the bergamot top to the sandalwood dry down. It's straightforward, light and cheerful. Its not complicated or edgy, just quality ingredients, well blended and solid. It does have a barbershop simplicity but I find it to be a true unisex. The vetiver is very prominent and works well with the bay leaf. The sandalwood makes for a sweet, dry finish. I could say that this perfume is merely pleasant, but somehow that lack of pretense, the open willingness to please makes for a lovely, uncomplicated and heart-tugging experience. Like a fresh faced farm girl who puts all the elegant city beauties to shame. I want a bottle.

Grapefruit opening, green vetiver, spicy, smoky. Pretty nice.

THE DULLEST VETIVER EXPERIENCE: Dry aromatic blast of herbs and florals that eventually begs the question, where did they put all the vetiver? It's got a generic greenness that reminds me of Aspen, with a similar level of quality, (which is almost 10x less the cost by the way.) They seem to have doubled their prices in the past decade, so now you can get Malle's Vetiver Extraordinaire for close to the same price - but wow man, the difference in quality between them!! I’ve smelled 100s of frags over the past 5 years & this is not even close to the price of admission! VERDICT: Overpriced old man smell with the most remarkable thing about it being its dullness. Okay scent to keep in your bathroom next to your toothbrush and false teeth. BEST WORN: to get you laid in the nursing home.

I didn't like it at all. Dry down smells like an overdose of 'Cashmere wood', which is my least favourite molecule. Not much vetiver to my nose tbh. Definitely try before committing!

In a niche cornered by the likes of the renowned Vetiver by Guerlain and Tom Ford's more recent Grey Vetiver, Czech & Speake's own offering, Vetiver Vert, provides an alternative to the former's classical, earthy character and the latter's colder, sensual sportiness. Pleasingly traditional in its "greenness" and ingredients, Vetiver Vert emphasises a more citrus-heavy take on this herbal scent, making for a striking initial impression that exchanges sharpness for smokiness as the topnotes fade. This produces something of a non-traditional take, at least where vetiver scents are concerned; although some may find it alternately redolent of burning incense or a scented ashtray, it still produces an intriguing effect. At this stage, the vetiver note also begins to assert itself, lending the expected woody character. Once the drydown takes hold, the spice ingredients and the woody notes guide the fragrance in the natural fashion - reassuringly so, given the tendency amongst some contemporary interpretations of vetiver to produce more natural results. Although intended for unisex consumption, Vetiver Vert succeeds as an occasional companion for modern gentlemen and more of a curio for today's ladies past the initial stage of zesty top notes. Nevertheless, I would recommend at least a sample to those in search of a green fragrance for their collection.

Fresh citrusy bergamot mandarin very well blended into vetiver bit of resin hint sandalwood bay leaf galbanum all very well mixed together. Got this as a sample so just a few times to wear it but a nice mood enhancer on a grey cold spring day. Elegant vetiver fragrance for both men and women.

Very fresh vetiver top that melts into an resinous, incensey heart. This fragrance is like a Tom Ford Sahara Noir "light" made for spring. Unfortunately somewhat low sillage and longevity on my skin.