Vetiver Glacier

I'm surprised all the basement experts here haven't really noticed this is an exact copy of the -regretfully discontinued- Guerlain Vetiver Extreme, which is a lovely version of the original Guerlain Vetiver but much fresher, sweeter and lighter and much less medicinal. Very similar also to the reincarnation of Vetiver Carven, a bit less citric than this one. I love it the same as I do Guerlain's Vetiver Extreme, so it's a win-win for me. To all the millenials that complain about the lack of sweetness I tell them: deal with it. Lots of people cannot stand the vanilla flavoured fragrances that cloy our senses in planes, buses and trains all over the world, that even the niche perfumers ram thru our throats in almost every release, we are getting tired of that lack of imagination. I don't want to smell like food, I can't be next to someone that smells like chewing gum or candy the whole day. This one doesnt have vanilla at all, and just for that, I love it.

Yea, this one is particularly nice. I’ve been on the hunt for a reasonably priced, modern summer sandalwood and this ticks all the boxes. I lived with the sample for a week and enjoyed it the more I wore it. I get lemon gelato and sharp vetiver in the top with a nice creamy (non-dill) sandalwood in the base. To me, the sandalwood takes center stage, and the support from the citrus and vetiver make for a very complete blend. For some reason, fresh masculine sandalwood fragrances are hard to come by. In that regard, I think this is in a league of its own. While it is different/unique, by no means is this a challenging wear. I highly recommend sampling this as sandalwood works differently on everyone’s skin depending on your chemistry. This will be in my fresh sandalwood rotation along with LV Lovers and Santal Du Pacifique.

This line is incredible, and thank god the majority of YouTube reviewers are not getting of whiff of them which keeps the online prices attainable. Most likely they're not getting free bottles from Montblanc LOL. I wrote an earlier review of this one, and since then I pulled the trigger and bought a full bottle. I have three of the four. The only drawback of this entire collection isn't really a drawback, but rather an inconvenience to my own lifestyle, and that is the size of these bottles. They come in a size larger than what the TSA would allow in a carryon bag, and since I travel for business a significant amount this is a bummer to me. However, as I said, it's not a real drawback, but I have to decant, and be denied the pleasure of using these amazing looking flacons which are very high quality.

Don't listen to the reviewers and other people. This scent is beautiful. Sure it may not be what you expect it to be. But accept it for what it is. A beautiful, warm soft yet slightly fresh scent. It has some sweetness, it has some creamy sandalwoods. It has some herby green notes going on. It has some soft vetiver lingering around. I freaking love this! Maybe a younger crowd might not pull it off. This isn't a youthful or fruity fresh scent. This does lean a little more mature. But it simply is beautiful. During the dry down. It reminds me a little of Jeux De Peau, that creamy sandal wood in this is stunning. Might not be blind buy safe. But certainly try it.

I sampled it today, one spray on the wrist, five hours ago and still going. This starts with an amazing sparkling vetiver, then dries down to a very creamy sandalwood. The quality of this fragrance is outstanding. I can tell the sandalwood is not one note, it does have Javanol but it has something else that is creating this very nice creamy effect. There is absolutely nothing off putting about it, the vetiver is lovely, and the sandalwood, albeit quiet, still nicer than what you find with overly expensive, overly hyped fragrances like Satal 33. I am going to buy a full bottle. BTW I have Meisterstuck, and Patchouli Ink. This will be the third.