Velvet Vetiver

Wow... What a phenomenal vetiver. Hits my loves with fig and vetiver. Tried it at the D&G shop in Vegas... Must buy! EDIT: upgraded from a "Must buy" to a DID BUY! And I am loving it! It is as amazing as I remember...perhaps a bit more so as I was overwhelmed with scents when I sampled this. The beautiful vetiver is center stage here...and the fig (a note I love), is relegated to a supporting role, and they blend beautifully. The fig does add some sweetness, but it is welcome and not a bit overpowering. The galbanum blends well, and to my nose there seems to be a citrus note that again, marches behind an elegant, green, clean, and upbeat vetiver. I find sillage and longevity to be average for an EDP (which is quite good...2-3 hours of projection, and I can still smell it on my skin after 6-7 hours.). This seems to be a late spring, summer, and early fall scent...more of a warm-weather scent. But it could be worn any time...especially if you want an instant mood-booster. Happy, classy, and luxurious. If you are either a fig or a vetiver fan, check this scent out. Get a decant or sample. If you are a fan of BOTH fig and vetiver, then this scent should not be missed!

This is by far, one of the most beautiful fragrances I own & have ever smelled. Reminds me of the summer days but the cooler ones, not the hot uncomfortable ones. For me, it gives me this reminder of that smell when you hit the beach, an image of Hawaiian Tropic bottles everywhere comes to mind. I say those bottles specifically because, when I use to hit the beach, especially when I was younger, Hawaiian Tropic was “the it” lotion to use. Again, its a reminder to these things, not that the fragrance itself smells like you have lotion on. On the other side, it also reminds me of the cooler Spring days nearing the summer, that break where you go from a sweater to a long sleeve shirt. Be at someones place at their BBQ playing some sport in the backyard ( or watching it lol ) I do get this hint sneak in of Fahrenheit which is interesting. In closing, if you can get your hands on this, go for it, especially if you love those soft subtle type of fragrances. In my humble opinion, for me, this is a must have till infinity. The smell this brings forth will be timeless.

I am one lucky girl. I saw this on eBay and they titled it "Perfume". nothing else. I saw the picture and I had to take a double take . I won it for $35 . and let me tell you it is worth it . This is what I wish diptyque's philosykos would smell like. The fig is the Superstar of the fragrance. At first scent you have a huge amount of vetiver in your face but it comes down rather quickly and morphs into a delicious creamy fig . All other figs wish they could be this fig. More and more I feel like people are prone to clean/fresh or not. there is no in between for these people . You either love smelling fresh or you just don't understand it whatsoever. I'm typically on the whatsoever side. I love my spicy Gourmand fragrances . A woody vanilla bonbon. An oud rose. But. This fragrance, I have to have. it falls into that category of: I need this. I smell fantastic in it.

Unbelievable that this is so under the radar. As a fig fanatic, this is the best fig scent on the market, bar none. Phylosikos et al. smell like room spray in comparisons. This is amazing perfumery. Comparisons to VIW are very apt - Velvet Vetiver has similar creaminess and general vibe, except that it has an amazing fig at the center with aromatic vetiver surrounding it. Much more versatile, professional, and sexier than VIW. Performance is also solid. Price is an issue but it’s just a huge love for me so I will tell you to overlook that and give this fragrance a chance.

First try...Nice blending of vetiver and fig. Refreshing and unique. Second try...Quite stunning. I will get a full bottle when there’s a promotion. Third try...I need a full bottle immediately. Now I’m so in love with it. For me vetiver is more prominent, fig is detectable like 70/30. One of the best vetiver perfumes I’ve ever tried. The scent is quite linear from the beginning to the end. Extremely long lasting on me. This one is pretty much underrated. Maybe it’s due to the price.