Sunrise Vetiver

Opens with a beautiful blast of citruses. Then, the heart will develop a strong green facet thanks to the verbena (the main player here) and a subtle creaminess, thanks to the orange blossom. The base will have a smoky (but not earthy/dirty) vetiver develop supported by nutmeg (getting similar to Guerlain Vetiver's tobacco/vetiver opening at that stage), as well as some vanillic incense (elemi?). Some say that Mark Buxton is the nose behind this one, and given the great result, it might be very true. I will agree with a previous reviewer, that this one reminds of the thin (but well defined) citrus-y structure of PE Vetiver Indien, but the similarities with Tauer Vetiver Dance are limited to a remote facet. While it shares (some) common facets with other vetiver fragrances, it is the clone of none, and has its own story to tell. Projection is on the softer side, but at just $20, one can spray generously to bring it to a moderate level, and the presentation is more than expected at that price point (nice heavy glass bottle with magnetic cap !!). I would still recommend Guerlain Vetiver over this one to people on a budget, because for just $5 more (testers can be found for ~$25 on ebay), you'll get the reference, but I have to admit that the Franck Olivier brand did a great job, and it might even be more suited than Guerlain's on hotter Summer days. I consider it a solid addition to my vetiver-centric 50+ bottles, and highly recommend it to whom is looking for a lighter verbena/citrus forward fragrance, with noticeable vetiver in the base. Spring/Summer days 25+

Wonderful. The bright citrus "sunrise" is extremely short-lived, refreshing though it is at the opening. The rest of this fragrance's life is one of the best interpretations of vetiver currently for sale at any price. It's linear with its inherent smokiness, reigned in by just enough green for rounded depth. Is that a bit of cardboard that makes itself known from time to time? Sure seems that way. And it's terrific. As far as vetivers go overall, I guess this could be "sunny" .. it's not somber at all, as vetivers can sometimes be. It's light yet not weak; very present in its wearing without being like a cloak. This is not an everyday fragrance for me, but it is surely a solid love. This makes me want to try other creations by Mark Buxton (listed elsewhere as the nose for all fragrances by this house). Well done.

Great vetiver scent, quite superior in fact if you ask me. I like vetiver with the right amount of citruses, right contrast, and this is what you find here. A citrusy vetiver scent profile. Its more similar to Grey vetiver than to Guerlain vetiver, though shares facets of both and then adds some. I tried all the big Vetiver names, I prefer this! If you like it, grab extra bottles while you still can, it's discontinued now.

Just got this today, got a steal on it. Happy I got it as it's been discontinued. Simple fun, light, high quality vetiver scent with some citrus. Reminds me of a much lighter version of Encre Noire Sport. This will be great for layering with other scents come the warmer months.

I have a full bottle with retail box available for sale or trade in the US if anyone is interested.