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Vetyver
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Nicolai Parfumeur Createur  ·  Sold as masculine

Vetyver

The sun-drenched earth after a rain shower, where vetiver roots deeply into the soil and the air is filled with the scent of fresh-cut grass.

3.92152 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprint
aromaticfresh spicywoodyearthyyellow floral
Vetyver

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate26% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak2%
Weak17%
Moderate56%
Long lasting18%
Eternal7%
SillageModerate27% say strong or enormous
Intimate15%
Moderate58%
Strong17%
Enormous10%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine47%
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Unisex51%
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Feminine2%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Created by Patricia de Nicolai for Nicolai Parfumeur Créateur, Vetyver is a Woody Spicy fragrance that embodies the essence of earth and warmth. The aromatic opening hints at fresh spices before settling into a rich base of vetiver, wood, and earthy accords. This composition captures the rugged elegance of natural elements, making it a scent that grounds you in its presence.

How to wear it

Apply Vetyver in small amounts; it blooms slowly on the skin, allowing its woody and spicy notes to develop gradually. Its rich base means that it reads better close to the skin rather than from a distance, making it perfect for intimate settings or cooler weather.

Fig. 01 — Vetyver, Nicolai Parfumeur Createur

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03 · The nose

Patricia de Nicolai

Guerlain blood, an independent house

Patricia de Nicolaï, great-granddaughter of Pierre Guerlain and niece of Jean-Paul Guerlain, studied chemistry before training at ISIPCA in Versailles.

2fragrances
1957born
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Designer Nicolai Parfumeur Createur

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