Vetiver
“The composed elegance of a distinguished gentleman in his prime”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a aromatic, citrus composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning masculine.
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Created in 1959, Guerlain's Vetiver Eau de Toilette represents a pivotal moment when the maison sought to craft a fragrance that married Mediterranean brightness with earthy depth—a scent for the modern man who understood that true luxury whispers rather than shouts.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Heart
The Soul
Main Accords
Vetiver Green
When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
Ideal for daytime wear and professional settings; apply to the inner wrists and chest to experience how it evolves throughout the day.
Jean-Paul Guerlain
Founding perfumer · 89 fragrances · b. 1937 · French
“I am the last Guerlain to make perfume. After me, the house continues — but the family chapter closes.”
Jean-Paul Guerlain is the fourth and final generation of Guerlain family perfumers, a lineage that spans nearly two centuries of French fragrance history. Taking the creative helm of the house in 1955, he continued the family's tradition of creating deeply personal, emotionally rich fragrances. His masterpieces — Habit Rouge, Vétiver, Samsara, and Héritage — are cornerstones of the perfume canon. Jean-Paul brought a more modern, sometimes daring sensibility to the Guerlain tradition, while always maintaining the house's legendary commitment to the finest raw materials.
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The story behind the bottle.
The verdant gardens of the Mediterranean coast at dusk, where citrus groves meet wild, rooted earth.
Fig. 01 — Vetiver, Guerlain
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