Vetiver

Found Murdock Vetiver at Marshall's for $40 for 100ml so took a chance as I enjoy vetiver fragrances. This is the new style bottle that looks like a flask, not the bottle style shown on this page. The notes listed here seem to be lacking as well, here is what is listed on Murdock's website: Top Notes: Bergamot, Clove Middle Notes: Vetiver, Nutmeg Base Notes: Patchouli, Amber I am very much enjoying this despite it being quite different from what I expected based on the other vetiver fragrances I currently have. As many people have mentioned, there is a distinct licorice-like accord on opening that I believe comes from the combination of the clove, nutmeg and vetiver. I do not really get much bergamot except for a very faint citrusy-sweetness in the opening. After a bit, the licorice top settles down and this is mostly a dirty vetiver/patchouli combo. Very much a "distinguished British gentleman, fresh from the barber" style cologne, which makes sense considering the source. This is one of my fragrances that I quite enjoy for myself while putzing around the house but I don't really know how much of a crowd pleaser it is as I haven't worn it out into the world yet. I would agree that it has above average performance for a cologne and seems to be very versatile, easily dressed up or down. For me, it's a love, but I find I have to be in the mood for it. When I am though, it really hits the spot much better than say, Paris - Edimbourg or Cipresso di Toscano, which, while both having different notes with the exception of vetiver, fill the same space.

Fantastic scent with a hint of licorice in the background that adds character. Above average performance. I'd love to grab a bottle here in Canada, but with the $160 price tag, I'll wait for a discount or until it sells at online discounters.

My most complimented. Licorice note is amazing. Dress it up or with T-shirt and jeans. What a nice surprise.

I now got a travel spray of this one, and can follow-up on my first impressions to do a full review: Opens with a beauiful of herbal/floral citrus. Then, a (beautiful again) petitgrain supported by aromatics and a sweet patchouli that pops-in. It's only in the base that the smoky vetiver, supported by spices, will fully bloom. Also, I get an impression of light musky orange blossom. Average performance. Overall a very nice simple citrusy/herbal/spicy vetiver fragrance with patchouli support, but clearly overpriced for what it delivers. Will enjoy my travel spray, and possibly think at a full bottle, but only when/if it will be hard discounted at some point. Spring, 25+

A vetiver frag without vetiver listed in the pyramid? Interesting... The accurate pyramid is the following: Top Notes: Citrus and Lavender blend Heart Notes: Rosemary, Chamomile, Petitgrain, Basil Base Notes: Woody Tree Moss, Seychelles Vetiver, Haitian Vetiver and Indonesian Patchouli. Not groundbreaking, but I found it very nice! Spring/Fall days, 25+