Vetiver fragrances and their dupes
Vetiver is a base note that smells earthy, smoky and green, like damp roots and dry grass with a faint nutty smokiness. The closest vetiver dupe in our data is Dossier Floral Raspberry, an 81% note match for Chanel Chance Eau Splendide, at $39 instead of $150.
What vetiver smells like
Earthy, smoky and green, like damp roots and dry grass with a faint nutty smokiness. Fresh and rooty rather than sweet.
Vetiver is a base note that anchors green and woody scents with an elegant, slightly bitter earthiness. It is a connoisseur's note and a common thread in refined masculine fragrances, so a matched vetiver base signals a serious dupe.
In the fragrance pyramid, vetiver is typically a base note in the woody family.
The 6 fragrances we track with vetiver, and their dupes
Ranked by note match. Average match 81%, average saving $124 a bottle. A ✓ marks a dupe that shares the vetiver note itself.
Vetiver in fragrance, answered
What does vetiver smell like in perfume?
Earthy, smoky and green, like damp roots and dry grass with a faint nutty smokiness. Fresh and rooty rather than sweet. Vetiver is a base note that anchors green and woody scents with an elegant, slightly bitter earthiness. It is a connoisseur's note and a common thread in refined masculine fragrances, so a matched vetiver base signals a serious dupe.
Is vetiver a top, heart or base note?
Vetiver usually sits as a base note, in the woody family. Base notes last longest and anchor the dry-down for hours.
What is the closest vetiver fragrance dupe?
Dossier Floral Raspberry, an 81% note match for Chance Eau Splendide, at $39 instead of $150.
What is the cheapest vetiver dupe?
Maison Alhambra Dark Door Intense at $25, a dupe for Dior Dior Homme Intense.
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