Miller Harris Vetiver Bourbon
How it smells
It smells mostly earthy and woody. Vetiver at the top, patchouli in the middle and oakmoss and amber at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Vetiver Bourbon 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
A closer look at Miller Harris Vetiver Bourbon
Miller Harris is the house behind Vetiver Bourbon.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is earthy (100%), followed by woody and mossy. You will probably like it if you enjoy earthy and woody smells and notes like patchouli and oakmoss. Less obvious notes include musk. Perfume fans rate it 4.23 out of 5.
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.
Other Miller Harris perfumes
The house has 27 perfumes here, led by Scherzo, La Fumee unisex and La Fumee Ottoman unisex.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Azzaro and Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage.
Vetiver Bourbon longevity
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage. Base notes like oakmoss and amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best season for Vetiver Bourbon
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Perfumes that smell like Vetiver Bourbon
Similar picks to try: Azzaro (5 shared notes), Givenchy Gentleman 1974 (6 shared notes), Parfums Gres Cabochard (5 shared notes) and Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Parfums Gres Cabochard starts from €28.
Quick answers
Can women wear Vetiver Bourbon?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does Vetiver Bourbon project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.