Vetiver

For me this is comparable with Hemingway from MASQUE MILANO (ginger opening), Vetiver Coeur from April Aromatics (citrusy opening) and Bourbon Vetiver from Pd'E (ginger opening). It is has more complexity than Hemingway but Hiram green Vetiver is made vb complete natural ingredients which I appreciate. Very well balanced as Vetiver Coeur from April Aromatics (more balanced than Hemingway in comparison; as much balanced as Bourbon Vetiver in comparison but much light and mood lifting) If Vetiver Coeur is like the warmth of sunshine, Hiram green Vetiver is like the all the sunflowers on the ground because of the slightly grassy and earthy and spicy side. I would like to describe more about Vetiver Coeur that is very creamy sunshine and gives pure happiness, like a scent for the most precious newborn baby. I'd like to be treated as a beloved baby putting it onto me. (I will describe it on its webpage also.) I would buy it. it gives me possitive energy for me. Not like Sultan Vetiver which gives me a boss-like presence with autoestima. I cannot choose between Hemingway from MASQUE MILANO and Hiram green Vetiver, putting them side by side they are quite similar, but many more natural ingredients vibe is there in Hiram green Vetiver while Hemingway has more fases of vetiver till the end. By the way la durability in comparison side by side, Hiram green wins Hemingway after several hours giver strong scent still. Those two are better than Bourbon Vetiver from Pd'E to me because mor decorated notes around the vetiver, whilst Bourbon Vetiver is too straight forward and simple, and too dark though it turns out brightened at the end with little vetiver or I cannot distinguish between the base note and Vetiver and orris. Edit: just did the comparison of those four similar type of vetiver frangrances, and Vetiver Royal Bourbon from Oriza L. Legrand outstanded of the others in durantion, Hiram vetiver and Vetiver Bourbon gave similar duration and strenth; while Heminway faded away sooner than the others as skin scents. Interesting! Since the price counts, Heminway is not worthy of its price tag but for the complexity that it gives only. I noted that Hiram green and Vetiver Royal Bourbon from Oriza L. Legrand have also so natual ingrediant the smell than others. Also worth of mentioning, these two are more positive and joyful, and maybe Hiram green Vetiver is even more joyful and positive than Vetiver Royal Bourbon (but both of them are so delightful and bright!!!)

The more I wear the sample the more I love it in an totally natural smell, it is so bright and positive!!! I love Fat Electrician, Etro Vetiver, Vetiver Royal Bourbon, Sultan Vetiver. I am surely to get one bottle soon it will become my next signature scent the more I wear it, and It would become one of my favorites vetiver perfumes in the list. It was 7/10 for me now 8.5/10. It creates a very bright mood for me, very very bright! Like it describes: "....like Hollywood’s golden age: elegant and charming, yet vigorous and adventuresome." That's the vibe. Final thoughts: to me, Hiram Green has down a great job in this one not doing mass appealing scent but with expressive caracter as an independent niche house should do! Got to try all the other ones of this house!!! ---------- Updated: Just got my bottle, and totally enjoy it! It is intimate despite if its sparkling opening. Perfect balance with long longevity (excellent natural ingredients). The projection is not strong enough after the first hour in this second fase. At this stage, different phases of vetiver supported with base notes show. And become very enjoyable skin scent, can't explain the complexity, definitely different from the E'd Empire which contains Ambrette. Hiram Green' Vetiver is not musky though it can be detected. Though it become a skin scent (but strong and long lasting), still, I enjoy this arte so much.

Reviewing a bottle from 2023. Vetiver was launched in 2021 and is now unfortunately discontinued. This is a rich multifaceted vetiver. The perfect vetiver? Perhaps. Vetiver opens with soft citrus and spiced dry candied ginger laced vetiver. The Haitian and Java vetiver combination showcases both fresh and earthy/rooty facets. This vetiver is not smoky .Green cedar and ambrette extend the long woody finish. Well blended and balanced. It feels thick and rich almost like a vetiver version of honey with dry spices. Quality- excellent Unisex Performance- excellent (moderate sillage , lasts 6-8 hours) Vetiver is a must try for vetiver lovers and can still be found. Why review a discontinued fragrance? If there is enough love, it may come back (see Shangrila). Also as Hiram Green releases Ultra, which I have not yet had the opportunity to sample, we can always admire the range and quality of his past creations. 9.5/10

This is one of the freshest, earthiest vetivers I own. It smells as if I ripped the vetiver roots out of the earth with my own hands. Really one of the most realistic vetivers I've smelled. I get a bit of ginger on me but lots of citrus squirts. The longer it sits on my skin, the lighter the vetiver becomes, with the ginger becoming clearer. It ends up with a perfect balance among the vetiver, the ginger, and the citrus--closer to the vetiver perfume one would expect. I compared it with Guerlain's Vetiver and Frederic Malle's Vetiver Extraordinaire, and HG's version is much less "perfumy." They all are great in their own way but I think this one is the real deal.

Warm vetiver glowing in late afternoon sun. Subtle and subdued. It paints a calm and unfussy picture of a very relaxed end of day. All the deeds are done and you are free to decide what to make of your evening. Grab a bite, read a book, listen to some music. Nothing wild or fancy. First thoughts from sampling: If you consider this among the other 8 current perfumes by Hiram Green, it's more introvert and airy. The vetiver is gorgeous and doesn't hit you on the nose like some do. I will probably have some more thoughts after I receive the full bottle and have lived with it for a while. Or maybe I'll just let it lavish me with its peace and quiet.