How it smells
The first thing you smell is bergamot and black pepper. The heart brings vetiver and incense. On the skin it settles into guaiac wood and amber. Overall it smells woody and amber.
- Came out
- 2006
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Vetiver 46 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
Le Labo Vetiver 46 EDP in detail
Vetiver 46 EDP is made by Le Labo. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
The style of Vetiver 46
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by amber and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and amber smells and notes like vetiver and guaiac wood. Less obvious notes include cloves, cedar and vanilla. Perfume fans rate it 4.06 out of 5.
For work or for evenings
It works in the day and at night.
Other Le Labo perfumes
The house has 31 perfumes here, led by The Matcha 26, Rose 31 and Santal 33.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €521. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Xerjoff Join The Club More Than Words and The Spirit Of Dubai Durra.
How long Vetiver 46 stays 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. Xerjoff Join The Club More Than Words and The Spirit Of Dubai Durra last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like guaiac wood and amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
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Questions people ask
When did Vetiver 46 come out?
It came out in 2006.
Does Vetiver 46 project well?
Medium. People near you can smell it.
Is it unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.