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Serge LutensCollection Noire

Vétiver oriental (EDP)

2004

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Versions Timeline

2004

Vétiver oriental (Original Release)

Price Range
$119 – $135

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Perfumers

Christopher Sheldrake

"Vétiver oriental is a dry, woody eau de parfum built around the earthy, rooty character of vetiver. Its opening has a green, sappy quality with a restrained powdery iris effect. The heart introduces guaiac wood, chocolate, and musk, giving the composition a creamy, slightly smoky texture. Amber, mosses, sandalwood, and labdanum deepen the drydown with resinous warmth. Peruvian balm and benzoin add an oriental dimension without turning the fragrance into a lush or overtly sweet gourmand. The overall impression is elegant, austere, earthy, and quietly sensual."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter
Spring

Ideal Weather

Mild
Cold
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Sophisticated
Mysterious
Calm
Confident
Sensual
Warm

Occasions

Daily Use
Work
Meeting
Dinner
Formal
Date

Fun Facts

The fragrance combines vetiver with an oriental resinous structure rather than presenting vetiver as a purely fresh or citrus-led note.

Its name reflects the contrast between a traditionally green, earthy material and the warmer ambered character of the composition.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/16h
Top Notes
1x
GreenEarthyPowderyWoodyGourmandAnimalicResinousOrientalSmoky

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–2h

sap
iris pallida
Middle Notes

2h–7h 12m

vetiver
guaiac wood
chocolate
musk
Base Notes

7h 12m–16h

amber
mosses
sandalwood
labdanum

Performance

Longevity
100%

Eternal (8h+)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“Vétiver oriental is generally experienced as a dry, woody, earthy fragrance with a green and sappy opening that develops into creamy woods and a restrained amber-resinous drydown. The oriental character is understated rather than lush or sugary, with powdery, mossy, slightly smoky, and balsamic facets. Projection is usually moderate, while longevity is commonly described as good to very good, often lasting approximately nine to ten hours on skin.”

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