Vetiver Extreme
“Vetiver Extreme by Guerlain is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men”
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Well loved by wearers — a aromatic, woody composition with a fresh spicy undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning masculine.
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Jean-Paul Guerlain launched Vetiver Extreme in 2007 as a bold statement within the woody-spicy genre. The fragrance opens with tarragon and artemisia, bringing a fresh herbal edge that contrasts sharply with the warm spiciness of pepper and nutmeg. Vetiver takes center stage here, grounded by cedar and tonka bean, which lend an earthy depth to the composition. The result is a scent that oscillates between crisp freshness and rich warmth, creating a dynamic tension that feels both contemporary and lasting.
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Vetiver Extreme projects well from skin, so one or two sprays are usually sufficient. The top notes fade quickly within the first hour, but the vetiver and cedar base notes linger for hours, making it ideal for daytime wear when you want a scent that 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 hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives — where the sharp aromatics of tarragon mingle with warm spices and earthy woods.
Fig. 01 — Vetiver Extreme, Guerlain
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