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Sel de Vetiver (EDP)

2006

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Versions Timeline

2006

Sel de Vetiver EDP (Original Release)

Price Range
$155 – $265

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Celine Ellena

"Sel de Vetiver is a verified The Different Company fragrance centered on a salty, airy interpretation of vetiver. Search results consistently describe it as a unisex scent released in 2006 and composed by Celine Ellena. Its identity combines bright citrus, aromatic spice, green floral facets, earthy vetiver, and a mineral-saline effect meant to evoke salt drying on skin after the sea. Compared with denser classic vetivers, it is generally presented as fresher, more transparent, and more coastal in mood. User commentary frequently highlights its unusual salty-grapefruit opening and dry, smoky-green vetiver profile, while also noting that performance is moderate rather than powerful."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Summer
Fall

Ideal Weather

Sunny
Windy
Dry
Mild

Moods

Fresh
Serene
Sophisticated
Calm
Elegant

Occasions

Daily Use
Casual
Work
Travel
Outdoor Activity

Fun Facts

It is commonly credited to perfumer Celine Ellena, daughter of perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena, who was closely associated with The Different Company.

Luckyscent describes the inspiration as the smell of salt drying on skin after bathing in the sea.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/6h
Top Notes
1x
CitrusSpicyFreshWoodyGreenFloralEarthyAquaticPowdery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–54m

cardamom
bergamot
grapefruit
Middle Notes

54m–2h 42m

vetiver
geranium
ylang ylang
Base Notes

2h 42m–6h

sea salt
haitian vetiver
iris

Performance

Longevity
60%

Moderate (4-6h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“Community feedback describes Sel de Vetiver as a distinctive salty vetiver with a sharp grapefruit opening, aromatic green facets, and a dry smoky-earthy backbone. Many reviewers appreciate its elegant, coastal, mineral feel and find it a refined alternative to heavier classic vetivers. A recurring criticism is that performance is only average for the price, with moderate projection and longevity. Some users also find the salty-citrus-iris interaction slightly sour, sharp, or reminiscent of antiseptic or laundry-clean textures.”

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