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Guerlain Vetiver vs Nishane Sultan Vetiver
Vetiver is the community's favourite of the two.
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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
Java vetiver oilAniseBergamotPepper
Heart
Bourbon VetiverHaitian VetiverNeroliTonka Bean
Base
VetiverLeatherAmber
Accords
Aromatic
100%
Woody
84%
Earthy
73%
Citrus
73%
Fresh spicy
71%
Anis
63%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
fallspringwinter
About
Sultan Vetiver by Nishane is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Sultan Vetiver was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Jorge Lee. Top notes are Java vetiver oil, Anise, Bergamot and Pepper; middle notes are Bourbon Vetiver, Haitian Vetiver, Neroli and Tonka Bean; base notes are Vetiver, Leather and Amber.
Notes in Common
30% sharedShared (7)
BergamotNeroliVetiverPepperLeatherTonka BeanAmber
Only in Vetiver
TobaccoLemonNutmegCorianderMandarin OrangeCarnationSageSandalwoodOrris RootOakmossMyrrhCivet
Only in Sultan Vetiver
Java vetiver oilAniseBourbon VetiverHaitian Vetiver
Rating
4.17vs4.02
Ratings
6,907vs1,691
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2000vs2013
Which should I buy?
Vetiver is the community's favourite of the two.
- Vetiver is rated higher by the community: 4.17 from 6,907 ratings, against 4.02 from 1,691.
- Longevity votes for both lean "long lasting".
- Sillage votes lean "moderate" for Vetiver versus "strong" for Sultan Vetiver.
- Vetiver is voted best for spring and summer; Sultan Vetiver for fall and spring.
- Nishane is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Guerlain is premium (typically $100–250).
Buy Vetiver if you want the higher-rated option; pick Sultan Vetiver if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.