Vetiver Hombre (1998)
by Adolfo Dominguez

Wonderful, clean, uplifting and natural vetiver! This smells so very different from the dark and brooding scents that have taken a large portion of the vetiver market. I love a lot of those dark and brooding vetivers - don't get me wrong - but this is almost like the "essence of vetiver" that would shine in warmer weather (but could be worn year-round). It is a mood changer - and will bring a smile to your face.

This is so pure, clean and simple - yet that is what makes it shine. Buddy97's review hits all the points...I am not going to compare this to the benchmark of Guerlain, because it is not a composition of citrus, vetiver, tobacco, and other notes like the "standard" of all vetivers offers.

It is so fresh and pleasant - kudos to Adolfo Dominguez, who is putting Spain proudly on the map with this offering in the "ocean" of vetivers. In a way, this fragrance sets a standard itself...in this case, "less" is more. Wow! 8.5+/10 and a strong recommendation to anyone who wants to simply smell good and not have to think about scent pyramids.

30th December, 2011.

My first vetiver, purchased on holidays in Spain some years ago, it set the bar very high for those following and I have yet to find anything superior. I have since purchased Guerlain Vetiver and truly enjoy it, but find that is less of a true Vetiver than this, which is Vetiver as it was meant to be, raw and natural.

Green, earthy and herbal, with longlasting soapy vetiver throughout, this always brings a smile to my face and raises my spirits. Sillage is lowish but it has good longevity, albeit a skin level. The epitome of Meditteranean summerness, an absolute masterpiece. I love it to bits; it can be difficult enough to find but I have just received another bottle from my dear wife on her return from the Canaries. Cannot reccomend this highly enough.

28th May, 2011.

Adolfo Dominguez is well known by the quality he offers for the relatively low price tags of his perfums. I'm not a fan of vetyver based frags, but this one is unexpensive, a good gift for my father... althouhg i prefer the new Bambu, more fresh

30th June, 2010.

everybody living in madrid knows well this scent from long time. very spanish. after the first disappointment, and entering the adolfo dominguez paradise, you can really enjoy it.

23rd November, 2009.

I knew this fragance some years ago when I was in Madrid and I felt in love in the act.
Makes me feel clean and fresh. It's herbal scent remember me those old big cologne bottle that our grandmas had on their homes.
Nice scent, beautifull bottle. Five stars.

20th February, 2009.

A beauty of a fragrance. The quintessential Spanish fragrance; sophisticated, yet alluring and piquant. The only thing it has in common with Guerlain Vetiver is the name. This Vetiver is not as strong, and unfortunately not as long lasting, as its French cousin, but it's just as classy. You can wear this refined and understated scent on any special occasion. Worth seeking out.

13rd January, 2009.