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Red Vetiver (EDP)

2008

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2008

Red Vetiver (Original Release)

Price Range
$14 – $170

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"Red Vetiver is a spicy woody vetiver fragrance built around a crisp citrus opening and a dry green backbone. Its character leans more assertive and polished than earthy, pairing vetiver with cedar, patchouli, pepper, and balsamic facets for a streamlined masculine profile. The scent is often perceived as fairly linear, with the central accord appearing early and remaining consistent through the drydown. It balances freshness and warmth well, moving from bright grapefruit into a mineral, woody, slightly resinous finish. In Montale's catalog, it stands out as one of the house's more accessible vetiver-focused compositions. The overall effect is confident, clean, spicy, and easy to wear while still retaining Montale's strong performance style."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Summer
Fall

Ideal Weather

Sunny
Dry
Mild
Hot

Moods

Confident
Fresh
Relaxed
Sophisticated

Occasions

Daily Use
Work
Casual
Meeting
Travel

Fun Facts

Red Vetiver is commonly praised as one of Montale's most approachable vetiver fragrances.

It is frequently compared to Terre d'Hermes because of its citrus, pepper, and woody-vetiver profile.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/16h
Top Notes
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CitrusSpicyFreshWoodyGreenEarthyResinous

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–2h

grapefruit
elemi
black pepper
Middle Notes

2h–7h 12m

vetiver
cedar
Base Notes

7h 12m–16h

patchouli

Performance

Longevity
100%

Eternal (8h+)

Sillage
70%

Strong

Reviews Summary

“Red Vetiver is generally experienced as a woody-spicy vetiver with a bright peppery citrus opening and a dry, green, slightly sweet woody core. Many wearers enjoy its strong longevity, dependable projection, and its polished balance between freshness and depth. It is often described as linear, with the main vetiver, cedar, patchouli, and spice profile arriving early and staying consistent. Comparisons to Terre d'Hermes are frequent, though Red Vetiver is usually seen as sweeter, spicier, and more overtly synthetic. Overall reception is positive among fans of clean, assertive vetiver scents, especially for warm weather and everyday masculine wear.”

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