How it smells
The first thing you smell is bergamot and orange. The heart brings vetiver and orange blossom. On the skin it settles into vetiver and musk. Overall it smells citrus and white floral.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Vetiver notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Franck Boclet Vetiver EDP in detail
Vetiver EDP is made by Franck Boclet. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
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Best season for Vetiver
The best time of year to wear it is fall and spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: fall, spring, summer and winter.
Vetiver: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans and Essential Parfums Nice Bergamote.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans and Essential Parfums Nice Bergamote. Base notes like vetiver and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by white floral and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and white floral smells and notes like vetiver and vetiver. Less obvious notes include lemon, lily-of-the-valley and cedar.
Vetiver dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (8 shared notes), Essential Parfums Nice Bergamote (8 shared notes), Boucheron (9 shared notes) and Nino Cerruti 1881 (9 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Nino Cerruti 1881 starts from €40.
More questions
Is Vetiver unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Is Vetiver expensive?
It is mid priced: about €110 in Europe.