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.

This is a very enjoyable scent. The initial burst of grapefruit and pepper will definitely grab your attention. The drydown is amazing. For me, around 2 - 3 hours after application, an uprising of ginger and vetiver occurs, seeming to envelope me in a cloud of this perfect aroma. The scent stays very close to the skin (which i like), longevity for me is excellent. I get around 8 to 12 hours with this frag, though I always use the matching shower gel before application. I would recommend this scent for young professionals.

This is almost same as the original which I love much. I was expecting more vetiver since it was named Infusion de Vetiver. Maybe has that vetiver so subtle. It is Prada, so luxurious, clean, elegant and a little soapy. Prada rules again. EDIT: Today tested again, yes it has gr8 bitter-smoky, earthy and woody vetiver note. It is similar to the original but not same. Maybe 2 days ago I tested the original by mistake :) Longevity and sillage don't seem a problem on me as others complain here.

Although I'm a girly girl, I don't like girly floral fragrances (hence my disappointment in buying La Vie Est Belle - what was I thinking!!!) and anything with Vetiver gets me in. So...although this is marketed as a men's fragrance, I really enjoy this one. Great for layering with something softer too if you want to feminize it, but I don't think you need to tinker with something wonderful in its own right.

I really love the scent, but I have to say that it has NO staying power or silage. I tried it today and as I have the same sad experience with Infuison d'Iris, I made 5 good spritz (one of them on my clothes). I didn't feel anything - the only way I could smell it was when I sniffed my wrist. Again, the scent itself is lovely, but I'm not sure whether I'm gonna invest in it....

I have this and the newer formulation and they are quite different. This is quite similar to d'homme/iris cedre, but less powdery. The newer formulation is better for the high heat of summer as it has a lot more citrus and a much brighter opening, but dries down with a lot more vetiveryl acetate. This one is better in cooler weather.

In a word, stunning. Reminds me of infusion d’Homme, but slightly more crisp. Masterfully blended. Slight hints of TF Vetiver at play. Found a bottle on eBay for a great price. This is getting rocked this summer and autumn. Moderate projection. 5-6 hours. No need for this to be a powerhouse. Best enjoyed by yourself.

Infusion de Vetiver by Prada is very soft and smells very clean. I love Vetiver based colognes and this one hit the spot. It is perfect for the office or for a Spring or Summer day out. I think this fragrance should be unisex.

This is like infusion d’homme but even more fresh. The vetiver is not like that roasted peanut type vetiver which I hate. This one is a masterpiece so beautiful complex and still seems simple in a way.

Pure love. Incredibile clean scent. Better than infusion d'homme. Vetiver with pepper.12 h+of longevity..good sillage. 9/10

One of my all time favorite scents EVER. A bit fresher than original infusion d’homme

wonderful expensive very happy love Prada vetiver

an herbal sharp bitter citrus vetiver

Swanky Soap for Men - ★★★★ How does it smell? Take Infusion D’Homme and strip it down to only it’s best raw essential elements while still maintaining the fragrance’s unique identity. Then improve on it by adding masculine touches of pepper and rooty, slightly smoky vetiver. The end result is like a cross between Infusion D’Homme and Lalique’s Encre Noir... expensive high class soap with pepper and smoky vetiver nuances added to make it more hairy-chested. If you appreciate Infusion D’Homme but find it slightly feminine or too powdery, Infusion de Vetiver could be the answer. Performance and seasons? If you’re already familiar with Infusion D’Homme, performance is going to be similar. Projection is moderate, maybe 12” or so for most of it's life - suiting this type of intimate and clean scent. Longevity comes in at least 8 hours for me, and lasts on clothes for several days afterwards. Infusion de Vetiver shines in the spring and summer, but is really a Swiss Army Knife of a fragrance. It won’t feel out of place in any season. I’ve started reaching for it more this spring though, it just seems to fit. Is it any good? If you like vetiver, this is definitely worth a try. If you like soapy clean fragrances, this is also definitely worth a try. If you like both vetiver and soapy scents and are also fan of the Prada house as I am, this is definitely a buy. If you don’t like pepper you may want to pass, this has a fairly prominent pepper note. I have gotten compliments wearing this, and it is very well made with high quality ingredients. The price also defies the quality, coming in even cheaper than Infusion D’Homme – my new 100ml bottle only cost me $33. 4 Stars ★★★★

As a fan of both the Prada Infusions and vetiver, it did not take much to persuade me to spring for a scent-unsniffed bottle of Prada INFUSION DE VETIVER, and the deal was sealed by the endorsement by one of my dear Canadian fragrant friends who not only has superlative taste in perfume, but also owns a bottle of this noble creation! Like the other Infusions, INFUSION DE VETIVER offers a refined and light linear layer of lusciousness. In this case, the lusciousness is leafy green tarragon--which does not smell exactly like culinary tarragon, but is also very different from grass green--combined with pepper and ginger, both applied judiciously, all of which complements the gorgeous vetiver very well. In keeping with the aesthetic of this series, nothing sticks out from INFUSION DE VETIVER. Unlike many ginger and pepper perfumes, these notes blend seamlessly with the tarragon and vetiver so that one does not (at least I do not!) immediately peg this as a pepper or a tarragon or a ginger perfume. Even the vetiver is shrouded in mystery in this composition. Yet it all smells so natural and nice and wonderful. And completely unisex, I should add. The texture reminds me a bit of EAU DE CARTIER CONCENTREE, which is a big, fat watery violet leaf perfume. The notes here are very different, but there is a similarly aqueous (I don't want to say "aquatic", because this smells gorgeous, not gross), demeanor. I am happy to have acquired a big bottle of this refreshing fragrance, and so is everyone who has the pleasure of sniffing me whenever I don this delightful juice!

What must be remembered here with this particular frag is the name "Infusion de vetiver", an infusion is basically taking an aromatic substance, like tea, and steeping it in a liquid, like water, resulting in a juice that carries a bit of the original scent in the base liquid. Tea is an infusion and so is coffee. So instead of having an extract (concentrated)you have an infusion... The opening of tarragon is a dry green scent that echoes lightly the vetiver in the base and keeps the scent fresh and herbal throughout. The heart of ginger and peppercorns is a spicy counterpoint to the earty greeness without being overpowering and the vetiver in this is subtle and ethereal. Judging by when it was released I'm assuming it was meant for a summer/spring fragrance and as such is lighter than tha other two mens PRADA fragrances. This one is clean, herbal and heavenly with just enough heart not to vanish too quickly... Sillage: okay Longevity: good (for an infusion) Overall: 3.75/5 This is not a vetiver, it's an Infusion of vetiver. Don't expect a Guerlain or even a Carven. It is what it is and the packaging says likewise...mostly herbs and roots with some nice unoffensive spices in a light, fresh watery presentation...