TarragonOpens with
IncenseHeart
VetiverDries down to
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Vetiver Extreme
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives — where the sharp aromatics of tarragon mingle with warm spices and earthy woods.
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Vetiver ExtremePremium · $100–250How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Jean-Paul Guerlain launched Vetiver Extreme in 2007 as a bold statement within the woody-spicy genre. The fragrance opens with tarragon and artemisia, bringing a fresh herbal edge that contrasts sharply with the warm spiciness of pepper and nutmeg. Vetiver takes center stage here, grounded by cedar and tonka bean, which lend an earthy depth to the composition. The result is a scent that oscillates between crisp freshness and rich warmth, creating a dynamic tension that feels both contemporary and lasting.
Vetiver Extreme projects well from skin, so one or two sprays are usually sufficient. The top notes fade quickly within the first hour, but the vetiver and cedar base notes linger for hours, making it ideal for daytime wear when you want a scent that evolves throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Vetiver Extreme, Guerlain
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Jean-Paul Guerlain
The last GuerlainJean-Paul Guerlain is the fourth and final generation of Guerlain family perfumers, a lineage that spans nearly two centuries of French fragrance history.
“You get deaf, you get blind, but you don’t lose your sense of smell.”
Jean-Paul Guerlain · Wallpaper*, December 2008
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