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Lanvin · Sold as masculine
Vetyver (2003)
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, where crisp citrus notes meet warm spices in a moment of urban elegance.
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Vetyver (2003)Mid-range · $40–100
53%Similar accords, often for lessRasasi Pour Homme L'eau Rouge · RasasiBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Vetyver (2003) by Lanvin is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men, launched in 2003 and crafted by François Robert and Lena Pierottie. The composition opens with a vibrant citrus-aromatic blend of lime, bergamot, lemon, and bitter orange that cuts through the air with freshness. This bright beginning leads to a heart of juniper, caraway, nutmeg, cloves, and jasmine, creating an interplay between green freshness and warm spices. The base notes of vetiver, sandalwood, cedar, amber, and musk ground the scent in earthy warmth, making it both contemporary and lasting.
This fragrance blooms gradually — apply two sprays and let it develop over time. The top notes are bright but fleeting, while the earthy base notes take about an hour to fully emerge. Best for daytime wear when you want a scent that evolves with your surroundings.
Fig. 01 — Vetyver (2003), Lanvin
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François Robert
Fourth generation of the Robert dynastyFrançois Robert is a fourth-generation perfumer, the son of legendary perfumer Guy Robert, and a director at Quintessence Fragrances' UK division in the south of England.
“I was raised in a family where my father was a perfumer, my grandfather was a perfumer, my great-grandfather was a perfumer.”
François Robert · Fragrantica nose page bio (scraped into fragrantica_bio)
Co-created with Lena Pierotti
Designer Lanvin
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The originalVetyver (2003)Lanvin · Mid-range · $40–100RasasiRasasi Pour Homme L'eau RougeShares 6 of its 11 notesunder $40★ 3.60 (15)
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 19%, disliked or hated by 23%.