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Vetiver (EDT)

1959

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Versions Timeline

1959

Vetiver EDT (Original Release)

2000

Vetiver (2000)

Price Range
$90 – $140

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Jean-Paul Guerlain

"Guerlain Vetiver is one of the benchmark vetiver fragrances in masculine perfumery, originally created by Jean-Paul Guerlain and widely cited as a genre-defining classic. Rather than presenting vetiver as a stark solinote, it builds a full woody-aromatic structure around it, contrasting bright citrus and green nuances with spice, tobacco, and tonka warmth. The result is elegant, dry, earthy, and slightly smoky, while still feeling polished and wearable. Over decades, it has developed a reputation as a sophisticated office-friendly classic with mature appeal and broad influence on later vetiver fragrances. The EDT remains the best-known form of the fragrance and the version most associated with the scent’s crisp, versatile, and traditional character."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Summer
Fall

Ideal Weather

Sunny
Dry
Mild
Windy

Moods

Elegant
Confident
Sophisticated
Fresh
Powerful

Occasions

Daily Use
Work
Meeting
Formal
Casual

Fun Facts

Jean-Paul Guerlain’s Vetiver is frequently described by critics and enthusiasts as one of the reference-point vetiver fragrances in perfumery.

Although often perceived as a straightforward vetiver scent, its structure is notably complex, using citrus, spice, tobacco, and tonka to emphasize different facets of vetiver.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/8h
Top Notes
1x
CitrusFreshGreenSpicyWoodyEarthySmokySweet

What Changed

Original benchmark composition later underwent multiple reformulations over the decades; the original style is generally characterized as brighter in the opening and more tobacco-coumarin/mossy in the drydown than some newer bottles.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–1h 12m

bergamot
lemon
neroli
coriander
petitgrain
Middle Notes

1h 12m–3h 36m

vetiver
nutmeg
pepper
sage
Base Notes

3h 36m–8h

vetiver
cedarwood
tonka bean
tobacco

Performance

Longevity
80%

Long-lasting (6-8h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“Widely regarded as a classic masculine vetiver, reviews consistently praise its earthy, complex, polished character and old-school elegance. Users often describe it as greener, smokier, and more tobacco-tonka shaded than many modern vetivers, making it especially appreciated for office wear and formal or smart-casual use. Enthusiasts frequently compare it favorably against newer vetiver fragrances for its balance and sophistication, though some note that modern batches feel cleaner and lighter than older presentations.”

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