Vetiver Elemi

First of all, let me say this: I’m a gay, cis, fairly masculine guy, and kind of by accident I stumbled upon this perfume brand called The 7 Virtues. During Black Friday I ended up buying Amber Vanilla, Coconut Sun, Clementine Dream... and this one, Vetiver Elemi. Funny enough, Vetiver Elemi was the cheapest of the bunch, and easily the best one. Amber Vanilla honestly does nothing for me; it just smells like a generic “older lady” perfume. Coconut Sun and Clementine Dream are nice though, very gender neutral, easy, perfect for summer, holidays or beach vibes. Pleasant, no complaints. But Vetiver Elemi? Delicious. It’s very vetiver forward, but not smoky or dirty. This is a clean, elegant vetiver, lifted with citrus and softened with subtle spices that give it roundness and depth. It definitely leans more masculine than feminine, but honestly, anyone confident enough could wear this proudly. It works beautifully for work, but also for a casual morning out or even a night that’s meant to feel a bit more sensual. It lasts well if longevity matters to you, and while it has presence, it never feels loud or offensive. Sadly, this one was cheaper because it’s being discontinued. The brand claims to be unisex, but let’s be real, their main market is women, so this gorgeous scent is probably getting lost along the way. Which is a shame. If you ever see Vetiver Elemi still floating around somewhere, try it. I’m pretty sure you’ll like it.

This one is sooooooo good! Creamy, woody, fresh at the same time, and almost a spiritual vibe, you have to smell it to understand, hard to put into words but wow love it. I'm afraid it will soon be discontinued because it was not available on the 7 virtues website and there were only a few left on the Sephora website, I didn't take any chance I ordered it right away. Of all the samples in the 7 virtues sample kit, this is my favorite, with the Jasmine Neroli. I had first bought the Jasmine Neroli but after trying the others more and more, the Vetiver elemi quickly became my favorite of all. I will use sparingly because if it is indeed discontinued I may not find any more. It is truly a gem. Can be easily unisex. Definitely not for everyone as it is not the usual mainstreim designer fragrance we smell everywhere, but if you want a different scent that smells wonderfully good, I highly recommend it.

This is the first "Vetiver" fragrance that I gravitate towards. I normally dislike vetiver when it is pronounced in a perfume, but this is something special. It has a certain creamy, green note as well as floral notes that accompany the vetiver, and make a vetiver hater fall for it. It could be the smell from a dessert or confectionery. And may be since this is a natural, clean perfume, the vetiver smells different from the synthetic notes that I may have smelled earlier. I have a sample and am getting a bottle. It sits very close to the skin, hence very appropriate for the work. I also tend to get headaches from a few very heavy fragrances, though not all. This fragrance is safe to use for people who are prone to headaches from strong fragrances. I love it.

I’m in love with this. I blind bought it from Sephora because it was on sale and I’m so glad I took a chance. This is a beautiful fresh, warm weather scent that is the opposite of the usual coconut, vanilla sunscreen offerings. It’s spicy and citrusy at first but dries down to a lovely fresh, slightly smokey green with a hint of something sweet in there. It kinda gives me elevated patchouli hippy vibes, which is most definitely my jam. I can’t stop wearing it. I do wish it lasted longer, but I think that’s the price you pay for clean scents.

I'm in between liking and loving this. It's hard to compare it to anything. There are very strong lime notes that you pick up immediately. Great for summer or spring weather.