Vetiver Gris

Modern fresh citrus hazelnut vetiver with hints of ambergris Vetiver Gris is anything but grey as the name suggests. Spraying it is a rollercoaster ride through bright and vivid colours often standing in opposition to each other, sweet and salty, clean and earthy, nutty/creamy and dry woody. It opens in my mind with the colour yellow, citrusy more so in the style of Bleu de Chanel, a nondescript sweet almost candied citrus note that at times reminds me more of pineapple than anything concretely bigarade like. Distinguishable underneath the yellow top is the green hazelnut, an accord based around vetiver, earthy rooty and woody but with a distinct nutty creaminess in the far back successfully creating the illusion of a squashed milky green hazelnut plucked straight from the tree. The dry down is also very pleasing, the typical vetiver 'bite' slightly earthy woody and rootlike ever so slightly entering a cigarette like direction like Chanel Sycomore does, but less pungent and far away from the ashtray note of Vetiver Tonka or Eldo Fat Electrician. Throughout the whole composition there is also a clear ambergris feel, very reminiscent of the creed amberwood combination, salty, blue and translucently dense adding an almost salty freshness in the back. This is likely going to be a deal breaker for the purists out there. I suspect in general that hardcore vetiver lovers will not be very fond of Vetiver Gris, as the name is imo completely off, this should have been called something like 'under the hazelnut tree' and it would have gotten a completely different reception. The vetiver is indeed just an element here and not the star of the show. I personally love the composition, I find it versatile, refreshing and interesting enough to justify adding it to my collection. A 'grecian' golden ratio type fragrance where everything is tuned to a perfect balance that offers more than the sum of the components.

Vétiver Gris is a remarkable scent that somehow feels both old world and cutting edge at the same time. Unsurprisingly, it is vetiver-dominant, but can be summed up as a nutty, woody scent. It is an unusual, creative composition that manages to be wearable. It is the final Jacques Fath scent from my discovery set, and I think I may have saved the best for last! VG opens with dry, woody vetiver, aromatic but not astringent. Some orange adds freshness, but it is the hazelnut note that really shines through, marrying beautifully with the vetiver. Galbanum follows, imbuing the vetiver with greenness. As it develops, neroli adds orange-y floral smoothness, and it becomes musky quite early on. It is a clean, lightweight white musk, smoothing the citrus and woody notes together nicely. I briefly get an unmistakable geranium note, its spicy greenness again complementing the vetiver nicely. It fades to a musky vetiver-hazelnut skin scent. Sillage and longevity are moderate. It is a unisex transeasonal scent, a great everyday woody scent. The notes smell realistic and high-quality, all melding seamlessly together to form a cohesive scent. A delicious nutty vetiver scent, this exceeded my already high expectations. It isn't a crowdpleaser, but is as excellent as it is unusual. 4.5/5.

Vetiver Gris is a crisp, modern take on vetiver that feels both refreshing and refined. It opens with a burst of citrus and a nutty sweetness from hazelnut, giving it a lively, almost gourmand touch before settling into a clean, green heart. The vetiver here is smooth and polished, not harsh or overly earthy. You get hints of smoky woods and soft florals weaving through, adding depth without heaviness. Elegant but easygoing, it’s a scent for someone who appreciates classic structure with a contemporary brightness. If you like vetiver but want it lighter, fresher, and more charming, Vetiver Gris is definitely worth exploring.

to be honest Vetiver Gris is a remarkable scent that somehow feels both old world and cutting edge at the same time. Even though I tried this perfume on a sample, I really liked the scent of vetiver. Vetiver used in it is beautiful and modern ( it's possible post _modern !) Java Vetiver, which has been roasted together with hazelnuts and has a wonderful aroma that is balanced by mandarin notes and bitter orange peel In my opinion, it is an expensive perfume, but if you love the scent of special vetiver and hazelnut with galbanum complex , you will be willing to pay the money.

I took delivery of this bottle this morning. As a fan of the brand I was really excited to receive it! I was not disappointed. You know that smile that you just can't help when you smell something, that's what I got when I put this on my skin. It made me feel happy, made me smile! It's a beautiful scent! Sexy, seductive, fresh, vibrant with a fruity undertone. A masterclass in modern French perfumery. I got this as a blind buy... and man I'm glad I did.