Vetiver Extraordinaire
“Vetiver Extraordinaire by Frederic Malle is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a woody, aromatic composition with a citrus undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning masculine.
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Launched in 2002, Vetiver Extraordinaire by Frederic Malle is Dominique Ropion's ode to the earthy and woody accords that define this composition. The fragrance opens with a bright citrus-aromatic blend of bitter orange and bergamot, which gives way to a complex heart of spices like pepper, cardamom, and cloves. At its core, vetiver takes center stage, anchored by cedar, sandalwood, and musk, creating a warm and powdery base that is both comforting and grounding.
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Application Tips
Apply two sprays to your pulse points — this fragrance blooms slowly, with the citrus notes giving way to a rich, earthy warmth after about an hour. It reads best close to skin rather than across a room.
Dominique Ropion
Founding perfumer · 344 fragrances · French
Dominique Ropion is a daring perfectionist, a true inventor. The risks he takes are invariably accompanied by a relentless pursuit of exact olfactory balance and flawless composition. His perfumes are like great architectural feats: in the same way that a bridge, whose seemingly miraculous suspension of weight is in fact a harnessing of counteracting forces, Dominique often balances excessive doses of powerful ingredients with meticulously-measured, subtler accords, until the composition holds up on its own. A good perfume, he likes to say, must always appear obvious.
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Designer Frederic Malle
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet strength of an old library where vetiver and cedar whisper through the stacks, enveloping you in their warm embrace.
Fig. 01 — Vetiver Extraordinaire, Frederic Malle
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