BergamotOpens with
VetiverHeart
Guaiac WoodDries down to
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Le Labo · Sold as unisex
Vetiver 46
The moment when rain touches dry earth, where the scent of vetiver blends with the fresh spice of pepper and the woody warmth of cedar.
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Vetiver 46Luxury · $250+
60%Similar accords, often for lessGaiac · M. MicallefPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 5 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Vetiver 46 by Le Labo, launched in 2006 and crafted by perfumer Mark Buxton, is an ode to the earthy richness of vetiver. The composition begins with a fresh spicy accord, featuring bergamot and black pepper, which cuts through the sweetness while adding a subtle warmth. As it settles into its woody base, vetiver and cedar create a grounding effect, enhanced by labdanum and guaiac wood for an earthy depth that is both comforting and complex.
Apply Vetiver 46 in light layers — it blooms gradually over time. The top notes dissipate quickly, but the base notes carry its depth for hours. It pairs well with cooler weather when the earthy undertones can truly shine.
Fig. 01 — Vetiver 46, Le Labo
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Mark Buxton
The blind-test prodigyMark Buxton, born in England and raised near Hamburg, entered perfumery almost by accident: at 21, a German game show challenge to identify 600 perfumes by scent alone caught the attention of Haarmann & Reimer, who offered him a place in their Paris training program.
The Vetiver 46 line
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Designer Le Labo
More from the house · founded 2006 · United States
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What people
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 38%, disliked or hated by 13%.