Vetyver (2003)

Vetyver de Lanvin is a very pleasant fragrance, from start to finish. I read on some websites that people think its fragrance smells like car freshener. I disagree! It is a very elegant and fresh vetiver, without that strong characteristic of a Guerlain’s Vetiver, for example. Not that the latter is not good. But in Vetyver de Lanvin, the smell is more linear and less aggressive. Vetyver de Lanvin is that kind of good scent that pleases easily, especially in daytime programs. However, it is very soft for my personal taste (Lanvin L'homme, for example, is much superior). Still, it has a fragrance that lasts very well, making it one of those perfumes that are fresh, soft and full of quality.

an underrated beauty and it deserves more than it gets. moderate projection and good longevity.

It is a Nice scent , Light, Clean, Crisp and Unique. This review is based on the new reformulation and I bought it blind-buy after I read positive comments. If you like Perfumes with the Vetyver note similar to Guerlain Vetyver, Lanvin Vetyver is not suitable for You ! In this fragrance the Vetyver note is not dominant, but Lanvin vetyver is very Unique. It opens up with sweet fresh citrusy and spices notes in the background then dry down is musky woody. Longevity is Average , It is hard to find and l bought it with inexpensive price. I'm so happy that I have it in my collection. Rating : 7 / 10

This is a perfect summery refreshing fragrance, suitable both for men and women. Clean, grassy, green, cooling and not overwhelming. Stays several hours on skin and much longer on clothes. I will take it for holiday's guided tours :) The only complaint is that I wish a fragrance named "Vetyver" contained a more characteristic rendition of vetiver, here it is very subdued. Nevertheless, a good choice!

Smelled today. Very good scent but imho the name "vetyver" is misleading: it is more soapy and musky. Vetyver is not dominant as in other fragrances (Guerlain, Tom Ford, Encre Noire, etc.)