Java vetiver oilOpens with
Bourbon VetiverHeart
VetiverDries down to
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Nishane · Sold as unisex
Sultan Vetiver
The moment when the first rain falls on dry soil, where the crispness of anise and pepper blends with the earthy richness of vetiver.
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Sultan VetiverLuxury · $250+
44%Similar accords, often for lessVetiver · GuerlainPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 6 of its 19 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Sultan Vetiver by Nishane was launched in 2013 and crafted by perfumer Jorge Lee, creating an aromatic woody composition that centers around vetiver. The fragrance opens with a bright citrus-aromatic accord featuring bergamot and anise, which quickly gives way to the earthy richness of Java vetiver oil and Haitian vetiver. Pepper adds a fresh spicy dimension, while tonka bean and amber provide warmth and depth in the base notes. This juxtaposition between crisp freshness and rich earthiness makes Sultan Vetiver both invigorating and grounding.
Sultan Vetiver has a strong presence from the start. One generous spray is enough to capture both its fresh top notes and warm base. The scent evolves over time, so it's best applied in the morning for a full day's worth of layers.
Fig. 01 — Sultan Vetiver, Nishane
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Jorge Lee
Bogotá spices, global fragranceJorge Lee is a senior perfumer born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia, who developed an early appreciation for cooking and spices, along with a habit of associating scents with the people who wore them.
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The originalSultan VetiverNishane · Luxury · $250+Guerlain · 2000VetiverShares 6 of its 19 notes$100–250★ 4.17 (6,907)50%Match
Guerlain · 2004Vetiver Frozen FragranceShares 5 of its 8 notes$100–250★ 4.52 (153)44%Match
Atelier Cologne · 2012Sous le toit de ParisShares 5 of its 9 notes$100–250★ 3.80 (212)44%Match
Kenzo · 2005Air IntenseShares 4 of its 8 notes$40–100★ 4.48 (212)
With Nishane Wulong Cha X
Adds floral and sweet; shares bergamot.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 49%, disliked or hated by 16%.