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Guerlain Vetiver vs Dior Eau Sauvage
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Notes
Top
BergamotTobaccoLemonNutmegNeroliCorianderMandarin Orange
Heart
VetiverPepperCarnationSageSandalwoodOrris Root
Base
VetiverOakmossLeatherMyrrhCivetTonka BeanAmber
Accords
Aromatic
100%
Citrus
85%
Woody
80%
Earthy
71%
Fresh spicy
70%
Tobacco
51%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springsummerfall
About
Vetiver by Guerlain is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Vetiver was launched in 2000. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Paul Guerlain. Top notes are Bergamot, Tobacco, Lemon, Nutmeg, Neroli, Coriander and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Vetiver, Pepper, Carnation, Sage, Sandalwood and Orris Root; base notes are Vetiver, Oakmoss, Leather, Myrrh, Civet, Tonka Bean and Amber. Vetiver is masculine and elegant woodsy fragrance. It was created in 1961 and re-launched again in 2000. The bottle was changed and the color of the perfume, but the fragrance remained gorgeous, just like before. The top notes are bergamot, coriander, lemon, mandarin, and neroli; the heart unites vetiver and cedar wood; the base is composed of tobacco, walnuts, pepper, and Tonka bean.
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Notes
Top
LemonBergamotBasilRosemaryCarawayFruity Notes
Heart
JasmineCorianderCarnationPatchouliOrris RootSandalwoodRoseLavenderHedione
Base
OakmossVetiverMuskAmber
Accords
Aromatic
100%
Citrus
92%
Fresh spicy
79%
Woody
66%
Earthy
56%
Green
48%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
summerspringfall
About
Eau Sauvage by Dior is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for men. Eau Sauvage was launched in 1966. The nose behind this fragrance is Edmond Roudnitska. Top notes are Lemon, Bergamot, Basil, Rosemary, Caraway and Fruity Notes; middle notes are Jasmine, Coriander, Carnation, Patchouli, Orris Root, Sandalwood, Rose, Lavender and Hedione; base notes are Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Amber. This is a fresh perfume which can be easily recognized among other fresh fragrances. Clear and fresh scent of lemon and bitter-fresh rosemary are combined perfectly with masculine, woody nuances of a base.The perfume was introduced in 1966 and created in cooperation with perfumer Edmond Roudnitska. The creator made the perfume legendary and characteristic for its fresh, citrusy notes, composed with spicy lavender on a masculine, woody base. The fragrance incorporates the following accords: lemon, basil, bergamot, cumin, lavender and fruit. A heart blooms with jasmine, rose, carnation, iris root, coriander, patchouli and sandalwood. Base notes bring us oak moss, vetiver, musk and amber.The flacon was designed by Pierre Dinand.This edition was refreshed with a new advertising campaign featuring world famous Alain Delon in 2009.
Notes in Common
31% sharedShared (9)
BergamotLemonCorianderVetiverCarnationSandalwoodOrris RootOakmossAmber
Only in Vetiver
TobaccoNutmegNeroliMandarin OrangePepperSageLeatherMyrrhCivetTonka Bean
Only in Eau Sauvage
BasilRosemaryCarawayFruity NotesJasminePatchouliRoseLavenderHedioneMusk
Rating
4.17vs4.22
Ratings
6,907vs6,559
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2000vs1966
Which should I buy?
Too close to call on ratings — choose on character.
- The community rates them about the same (4.17 from 6,907 ratings vs 4.22 from 6,559).
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Vetiver and "moderate" for Eau Sauvage.
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Both are voted best for spring and summer.
- Both houses are premium (typically $100–250), so price won't be the deciding factor.
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