GrapefruitOpens with
Tahitian VetiverHeart
Bourbon VetiverDries down to
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The Different Company · Sold as unisex
Sel de Vetiver
The salty tang of sea air mixed with earthy vetiver as you walk along a coastal path, where crisp citrus and warm spices create a sense of grounding and renewal.
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Sel de VetiverPremium · $100–250
38%Similar accords, often for lessNavy Black · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares grapefruit and bergamot8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2006 by The Different Company, Sel de Vetiver was crafted by Céline Ellena and stands as a proof of the brand's commitment to distinctive olfactory experiences. This Woody Aromatic fragrance opens with grapefruit and cardamom, creating an invigorating freshness that contrasts beautifully with its earthy base notes of vetiver and sea salt. The composition is further enriched with the subtle warmth of iris and geranium, making it a scent that evolves gracefully throughout the day.
Apply two sprays to the pulse points for an even distribution. The grapefruit and cardamom top notes are bright but fleeting, so allow it time to settle into its deeper vetiver and sea salt layers before venturing out.
Fig. 01 — Sel de Vetiver, The Different Company
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Céline Ellena
The third generation of a Grasse dynastyCéline Ellena is a perfumer born and raised in Grasse into a family of noses — her grandfather, father, and uncle were all perfumers — who made her first attempt at composing a fragrance from olives, flowers, and mint at age six.
Designer The Different Company
More from the house · founded 2000 · France
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The originalSel de VetiverThe Different Company · Premium · $100–250Zara · 2020Navy BlackShares Grapefruit and Bergamotunder $40★ 3.84 (497)
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Adds amber, oud and powdery; shares three accords.
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 41%, disliked or hated by 13%.