Blend 745 2024

Vetiver Elegant

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Opens with Bergamot, Bitter Orange, and Pink Pepper lending an immediate elegance deepening through a woody heart of Vetiver, Cashmeran, Cedar, and Sandalwood over a dry, grounded base of Musk, Oakmoss, and Amber.

The bloodline

Vétiver ExtraordinaireFrédéric MalleStrong

This bottle carries the Vétiver Extraordinaire DNA. Shares 9 notes with the original.

bergamotbigaradepink peppervetivercedarsandalwood+3 more

Climate fit

Cool & Cold Best in winter and evenings, can feel heavy in peak Indian summer.

Should you buy it?

Close to the original, test before buying both

Shares most of its notes with Vétiver Extraordinaire by Frédéric Malle. If you already own it, this may feel redundant.

Wear in
year-round
Wear for
day
formal
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Vetiver Elegant bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

WoodyCitrusBitterEarthyFreshSpicyAnimalicAromatic

Longevity

9h

Sillage

Strong

Launched

2024

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
Bergamot
Bergamot
Bitter Orange
Bitter Orange
Pink Pepper
Pink Pepper
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Vetiver Elegant is widely considered inspired by Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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