What does it smell like?
It smells mostly woody and aromatic. Ginger and citruses at the top, Haitian vetiver and java vetiver oil in the middle and cedar and ambrette (musk mallow) at the base.
- Came out
- 2021
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
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
Hiram Green Vetiver EDP in detail
Vetiver EDP comes from Hiram Green. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 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 Yves Saint Laurent Y and Narciso Rodriguez Bleu Noir Extreme. Base notes like cedar and ambrette (musk mallow) are the part that stays longest on the skin.
The style of Vetiver
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 Haitian vetiver and cedar. Perfume fans rate it 3.86 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance.
Vetiver through the year
The best time of year to wear it is spring and fall. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, fall, summer and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Other Hiram Green perfumes
The house has 15 perfumes here, led by Slowdive, Hyde unisex and Moon Bloom.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Vetiver dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Yves Saint Laurent Y (2 shared notes), Narciso Rodriguez Bleu Noir Extreme (3 shared notes), Cartier Pasha De Cartier Edition Noire (3 shared notes) and Yves Saint Laurent Lhomme (2 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Cartier Pasha De Cartier Edition Noire starts from €110.
Quick answers
When did Vetiver come out?
It came out in 2021.
Is Vetiver unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Is it expensive?
It is on the expensive side: about €263 in Europe.