Eau de Toilette2017
Vetiver Paradise
Juliette KaragueuzoglouThe nose · 75 fragrances · also made Tuxedo Sharp Patchouli (2025)Portrait →

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Carolina Herrera  ·  Sold as unisex

Vetiver Paradise

The crisp morning air in a lush garden, where sunlight filters through greenery and the earthy scent of vetiver rises with each step.

3.8973 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 7 accords ↓
citrusaromaticwoodyfresh spicyearthywarm spicy
Vetiver ParadisePremium · $100–250
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How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate17% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak17%
Weak17%
Moderate49%
Long lasting17%
Eternal0%
SillageModerate21% say strong or enormous
Intimate26%
Moderate52%
Strong17%
Enormous5%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

When to Wear

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Day
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Who Wears It

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Masculine37%
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Unisex57%
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Feminine6%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2017 by Carolina Herrera, Vetiver Paradise is a Woody Spicy fragrance that balances bright citrus and aromatic freshness with earthy warmth. The composition opens with bergamot and grapefruit, creating an invigorating burst of lightness before giving way to pink pepper and neroli, adding a touch of spiciness and floral complexity. At its heart, nutmeg and cardamom weave together to create a warm, spicy blend that leads into the earthy richness of vetiver and woody notes, grounding the entire composition with a deep, enveloping finish.

How to wear it

Apply Vetiver Paradise to pulse points for an immediate burst of citrus freshness. As it settles into your skin over time, the warm spices and woody base will create a lasting impression without overpowering. Ideal for daytime wear when you want a fragrance that evolves gracefully.

Fig. 01 — Vetiver Paradise, Carolina Herrera

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03 · The nose

Juliette Karagueuzoglou

A sandalwood palace in Sherwood Forest

Juliette Karagueuzoglou is a perfumer whose earliest scent memories include her parents' house and the smell of asphalt after rain, deciding at thirteen to pursue perfumery as a career.

75fragrances
Frenchnationality

Designer Carolina Herrera

More from the house · founded 1980 · Venezuela

Vetiver ParadisePrincess Violette
Try it layered

With Rasasi Princess Violette

Adds white floral, vanilla and tuberose; shares bergamot and vetiver.

Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers

06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.89/ 5 · 73 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 34%, disliked or hated by 14%.

Love34%
Like36%
OK16%
Dislike12%
Hate1%
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