Infusion de Vetiver

Poor Infusion de Vetiver. It gets no real love on other review sites or even the forums here. And I don't really understand why. I guess its because it doesn't slap you around the face with a rooty vetiver punch to the nostrils from the first spritz. Yes, Vetiver lovers LOVE their vetiver, and the haters go without. But for people like me, this strikes a perfect middle ground. On application I get a slight citrus/pepper zing, but this is very fleeting, and immediately the fragrance sets out its stall for the next several hours... a mild, pleasant, even uplifting soapy green vetiver with a hint of a herbal background. To my nose fairly linear but lovely. The projection is good for up to two hours, then it the sits close to the skin for a further 3 or so hours of it's life. Like I hinted at earlier, I'm not the biggest vetiver-heavy fragrance fan, and sometimes feel I should at least 'make the effort' now I'm in my early 40's. And in my efforts to try, Infusion de Vetiver hits my sweet-spot. Daniela Andrier I tip my hat to you. Oh, and for those who say this quickly dries down to Infusion de Homme. Really? I couldn't disagree more.

I remember the first time I smelt Infusion de Vetiver. I was so in love with d"Iris and d'Homme that I felt a bit dissapointed, it seemed too strong for me then. I needed time to think about it, read some reviews and made my mind up by recalling it so buttery and green. Then it was the time for IdV. One could say that it is in fact just like a change of soap, what it is really, but a change in this case is a good thing. For me it is a very clean and classy vetiver. When I feel like a more robust and traditional vetiver there is always Guerlain Vetiver, and the Extreme version for an evening out when it's very hot. But Prada's Infusion de Vetiver is like a very long shower that makes you feel fresh throughtout the day. I get huge sillage and longevity with all my Pradas. Luckly for me I still have a half full 200ml bottle.

I have Love (Tom Ford Gray Vetiver) Hate (Guerlain Vetiver) relationship with vetiver. If its too lemony/sharp it smells dated and mature but when its green and fresh, I love it. Infusion de Vetiver is the later, its fresh and natural smelling. The ginger gives it some bite instead of the usual citrus that most vetivers contain. This one is almost flowery, it leans toward smelling somewhat "pretty" making this a nice alternative for women. Men needs not worry tho as this is very clean, professional and subtle and yet the longevity is very good. Blind bought this and could not be happier. As a side note, any guy should try Elie Saab ETD (not the EDP). It has a similar vetiver note to this one, and when layered with Infusion de Vetiver it's a home run.

IMO Prada fragrances are like perfect fragrances. Perfect like a Lexus in the car industry. They make sports cars but some afficianodos don't like them because they are quiet, very smooth and perhaps eco-friendly. They would prefer Detroit muscle cars with loud engines, smoke coming out the exhaust pipes and squeaky tires. Some like fragrances very smooth and kinda perfect/clean while others want something rough around the edges. Infusion de vetiver is a vetiver fragrance, just smoothed out and very clean+modern smelling. I look forward to hot days with this one.

I was surprised to see this fragrance in the bargain bin at Marshall's so I bought quickly even though I had never smelled and am not really a fan of Infusion d'homme. I like this better than Infusion d'homme but I don't love it (meh). I don't like the powder in it but am glad it is turned down compared to homme. Still it is very similar. The vetiver is really mild. The entire fragrance is not overly masculine, which I like, but its not especially anything really. I'll keep testing it but I am inclined to offer it for swap.