Eau de Vétyver

L’occitane Eau de Vetyver is totally the fragrance I go to when I want to smell like a sexy man. Even though I say that this can totally be pulled off by women too. This Vetiver is amazing for its price range and well made. I haven’t tried too many fragrances in this family, but when I smelt this one it struck a chord with me. It took me a while to overcome my bias of vetiver scents being too manly for a woman to pull, but I finally did! I went with my instinct and bought a bottle of it finally and I do not regret it. Honestly, I wish more people wore Vetiver fragrances in general. Okay so on to the fragrance! Eau de Vetyver starts out bold on the verge of being flamboyant, but it calms down pretty quickly. The vetiver is there from the beginning to the end, potent but never overwhelming. This fragrance in my opinion is great for anyone who has appreciation for woody scents, but also has to have a strong personality to pull it off. I actually do not smell the top notes in this but that’s totally okay with me. The drydown on this is amazing. The vetiver lightens up and starts blending with the nutmeg which is smooth and adds a tiny bit of sweetness to this fragrance on my skin. Also I’m assuming the gauaic is adding some depth to it as well, though I’m not sure what it smells like exactly. Cedar is also present in this but it never takes control and lets vetiver remain the star of the show. Overall Eau de Vetyver is a solid but simple fragrance that can amplify a person’s personality. I love wearing this! I think women should give this one try if they haven’t already. <3

Wow, this is a true gem and as close I have (yet) come to a signature scent. Eau de Vétyver opens in citrus but not the sharp and edgy kind. Rather a balanced citrus with woodsy tones already in the initial accord. During early dry down I get the warm and sweet nutmeg while transitioning from citrus to greenish woods and, of course, vetiver. All through the development Eau de Vétyver has a subtle sweet note that certainly isn't cloying or heavy but rather a seductive and masculine sweetness. Likewise, the vetiver is a fresh greenish, "beach-y" note, not at all pungent or heavy. This is an excellent scent that can be worn all around the year, with the possible exception of scorching hot summer days. I have often worn it at night during summer and it's definitely agreeable then. Given the mild, sweet and generally exceptionally "likable" accord Eau de Vétyver is perfect for office use and anything from informal/private use to date-safe. Even before signature scent status this garnered a lot of compliments from women of all ages. Perhaps not for clubbing but mostly anything else and it's not too available in typical frag outlets so odds are that no one else will wear it. Plus, it's dirt cheap for the scent and performance!

Typically, I'm not a fan of vetiver but this is an exception. I'm in agreement with previous reviews that say it's fresh, clean, earthy and masculine. Although I do smell a slight bit of spice, it's certainly not overpowering. I'd go so far as to say that it's one of the more perfect men's fragrances due to its versatility. I'd feel just as comfortable wearing it to the office, a formal event or hiking. Additionally, it doesn't smell "dated" and I'm confident that a man of any age would not only be happy wearing it but would get a fair share of compliments from it as well. There's no problem wearing this fragrance year round, although I think it's especially nice for the fall and winter months. If there are any ladies reading this who are trying to come up with a fragrance as a gift for a man in their life, be it son, boyfriend, husband or father - look no further, because this is it. I don't see how you can go wrong with this one. Bottom line: Reasonably priced niche fragrance that's fresh, clean and earthy.

A fresh and lightly spicy vetiver that is unisex This was a gift for my husband, but so nice that I've begun wearing it myself. This opens with a fresh, tart burst of bergamot but within moments all the other ingredients (a goodly amount of nutmeg, a sharp aromatic rosemary, the woody vetiver and fresh cypress) begin to assert themselves. In effect, all the notes are apparent from beginning to end, although the bergamot dissipates rather quickly. Love the addition of the nutmeg, very nice touch here. Don't expect much development with this fragrance, what you get from the start is consistent throughout, with just a slight softening of the woody vetiver notes toward the end. I don't note any leather in the drydown. Sillage is somewhat weak on both my husband and myself, longevity is about 4-5 hours. Best for daytime, I think. A natural-smelling fragrance that is sure to please those who love subtle scents.

The essential adjectives are earthy and raw. Quite frankly, I don't see hype of Guerlain's vetiver. I went into a shop to test Guerlain, really wanting to be wooed. It was quite...flat... Artificial...or rather refined to the point where it lost its soul. L'Occitane surprised me. I entered the store with a prejudice that it was a store just for women and hand creams. I approach the men's colognes and surprised by a vetiver, sample it. It's deep, raw, earthy, wild, druidic. That is what I imagine a vetiver root ripped out of the ground and crushed on a damp French morning in the woods would smell like. Soft, mellow, divine. A pleasant surprise. Projection is like most quality perfumes these days: poor. As for longevity, it could certainly be better. But I suppose for an application in the evening, before a 'special' night, there is no more enticing a scent.

I think Eau de Vetyver from L'Occitane is all about vetiver in the most crude, raw aspect in a fragrance I have ever encoutered. And I do like it. I live in a tropical country so I don't know anything about cedar forest or any other sort woodland. But EdV is like being in a sugar cane plantation, without the heat. We have miles and miles of rolling fields of sugar cane in the Northeast of Brazil. And that is the smell you get when travelling through these lands, such organic smell but surrounded by such ... misery. It is a very poor area. Well, if you want to get a glynpse of the smell of a sugar cane plantation, get a bottle of Eau de Vetyver and you will have it. Real life scent can be overpowering, sometimes. It would be Eau de Vetyver EDP. Perhaps there are other scents so natural and close to reality, but for me EdV is the best.

I think every single one of us, perfume lovers, have a few fragrances that can't live without. Some boost our self-esteem giving that extra energy to face our days, others are so confortable that relax body and mind even under hard times. Vetyver by L'Occitane are both for me. To me is very natural with quality ingredients. Probably if was written Dior (or whatever) in the bottle, people will praise more this. In my skin this has a really good performance! I get 9-10 hours with 3-4 hours of solid projection. PS: Sorry for my bad english but I think you will understand my feelings

Here is an idea for those who are not too sure about the blend of Vetiver Insolent by Miller Harris but want to persevere. Try layering with Bois & Vetiver by Pascal Morabito topped off with Eau de Vétyver by L'Occitane en Provence. I think you will be pleasantly surprised by the combination. I wore it today at my office and both sillage and longevity were excellent. I found VI best on chest and shoulders with BV on wrists and neck and EV as a enlivener sprayed three times over eight hours keeping everything fresh and stimulating. Enjoy!

“Say it again”: so sorrowful it has been discontinued- period. This is a hell of a fragrance. Brooding and melancholic while remaining deeply comforting and reassuring. Envy Gucci has been made reference to here as a close benchmark, not by mistake. However, the combination here of balsamic and earthy vetiver with nutmeg-gaiac- cedar, and citruses top notes is unique in the history of vetiver-centred fragrances. Now it’s time to claim it back from L’Occitaine: please bring it to life again. Lucky of having a full bottle of this.

The opening on this is lovely ^^ I'm quite sensitive to (artificial) smells and used to avoid perfume counters like the plague :S Thankfully, age has granted me a greater tolerance. Though I still struggle with most Top Notes... L'Occitane is rare in that they enable me to enjoy their offerings from start to finish. As for this specific Vétyver, I love it to bits. Much fresher/lighter than other offerings, like: Guerlain Vetiver (Extreme), Tom Ford Grey Vetiver and Creed Original Vetiver. Also, quite a bit cheaper : ]

I was in the mall and visited the L' Occitane shop to put my nose on some of the men's fragrances. THE EAU DE VETYVER WILL BE MY SUMMER FRAGRANCE! The scent does not compare to anything that I have in my fragrance wardrobe. Much of what I have falls into the same accords and vibe, and I really need to expand my fragrance palate. This one is a good start for me. Update: I bought it and wore it to the gym. I'll be wearing it for the rest of the week as my signature fragrance to work.

I always approach boutique or ‘store’ frangrances with caution. But in this case, it was completely unwarranted. L’occitane’s Vetyver is a wonderful take on an old scent. It offers much of the dry spiciness for which vetiver is known, but removes some of the bite with green, herbal, and earthy (wet dirt) notes. I’d say it’s definitely enjoyable to anyone looking for a more traditional vetiver as well as anyone looking for a new take on an old favorite.

I buy thus all the time for my partner who is a cautious fragrance wearer. He absolutely lives this one though and it smells so good on him. The smell lingers but the projection is weak, you have to get up close. Warm, woody, masculine (though a woman could wear it - just another dimension to its complexity), musky - like the most gorgeous sweat imaginable. The other l'Occitane offerings for men seem to be more easily available but thus is the best.

Please bring it back! This is my benchmark for a dry woodsy/nature/herbal Vetiver. The coniferous, evergreen landscape is strong on this one. Not grassy at all on my nose. The Vetiver is natural, realistic and present thru entire duration. The profile remains linear on me which I love about it. Just beautiful. Sometimes I lie awake at night thinking about how good this smells. Please, Loccitane-- Resurrect this Vetiver and Pine forest masterpiece!

I got this one and Les Eau Des Baux. Eau Des Baux is fantastic and costs a fraction of the price of Tom Ford Tobacco Vanilla. I love Eau D'Vetyver too, though slightly less than Tobacco Vanilla. However, do note that the longevity is not as good as Eau Des Baux. The note rankings indicate that the leather does not stand out, but after an hour, both my wife and I thought that the leather stood out the most.

One of my favourites, i get this one for my partner every year as it reminds me of when we first met. Its so lovely, masculine but not energetic and sporty like many manfumes can be. Its spicy and warm, perfect for winters but works in warmer weathers as well. Also, it works for women if you are looking for something different as a change from floral and fruity frags.

An underrated hidden gem! One of the best vetiver fragrances that I have smelt. I wasn't impressed by L'Occitane's other fragrances, but this one is a winner. Sadly, it has been discontinued but it is a must-have for fans of vetiver. It is extremely good value for money at about £35 per 100ml. Longevity is not long due to the natural ingredients that are used.

I'm keen to try more Vetiver scents, this one is very nice, warm and woody, nothing sharp about this vetiver, I don't get the lemon notes at all. I find it gets nicer as it reacts with the skin. The only problem for me is the longevity, it doesn't last very long. Lovely, but i'll stick to Guerlain's Vetiver.

A very good, unique fragrance. It's a "different" take on vetiver and has a powdery element. I'd classify this one in the barbershop scent category, and it sits very nicely there. It has some longevity and sillage issues so bring a small atomizer along with you that day.

There are hundreds of vetiver scents, but this is my fav. Classy, well rounded. Bergamot opening smells like green apples with spices. The vetiver here is not too grassy nor too rooty, just the right proportion. Safe frag, but classy. Sadly discontinued. Why? 10/10