What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is bitter orange and bergamot. The heart brings vetiver and pink pepper. On the skin it settles into cedar and oakmoss. Overall it smells woody and aromatic.
- Came out
- 2002
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Vetiver Extraordinaire 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
Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire EDP in detail
Vetiver Extraordinaire EDP comes from Frederic Malle. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
How far Vetiver Extraordinaire spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Azzaro and Clive Christian Noble Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber spread further.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as Azzaro and Clive Christian Noble Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber. Base notes like cedar and oakmoss are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like Vetiver Extraordinaire
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by aromatic and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and aromatic smells and notes like vetiver and cedar. Less obvious notes include pepper, cloves and myrhh. Perfume fans rate it 3.90 out of 5.
Other Frederic Malle perfumes
This house has 38 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur, Portrait Of A Lady and Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Promise.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Perfumes that smell like Vetiver Extraordinaire
These perfumes have a close smell: Azzaro (8 shared notes), Clive Christian Noble Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (9 shared notes), Creed Travel Case (8 shared notes) and Creed Aventus Absolu (8 shared notes).
More questions
Can women wear Vetiver Extraordinaire?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is Vetiver Extraordinaire good for summer?
It is better in fall. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2002.