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Vétiver Extraordinaire (2002)
by Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle
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  |  This is easily one of the top three vetivers I've tried, and on some days I even think it's the best of all. Through an astonishing feat of perfumery magic, this manages to be bitter and raw yet moist and refreshing at the same time, all the while remaining true to vetiver in all of its moods. No verbal description and no other vetiver fragrance can adequately prepare you for your first encounter with this almost otherworldly scent, so just hurry up and try it already. Earthy yet luminous, it will always have a place in my wardrobe. Excellent sillage, outstanding longevity. Thumbs up all around.09 July 2008 |
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| This review is under revision. 28 April 2008 |
 | Another vetiver hater converted, thanks to Vétiver Extraordinaire. However, it did take me a while to appreciate it for what it is. Now, it’s one of the first things I reach for during the warmer months. Fresh, moderate sillage and great longevity. This is the only Frederic Malle frag that I really love. 10 April 2008 |
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| Ropion's not pulling any punches here! Vetiver Extraordinaire starts off wickedly harsh and green, like a big, herbaceous uppercut to the jaw. Then, just as it starts looking too aggressively bitter to wear, the fragrance begins to transform. A bit of incense starts to peek through, along with some woods and a very subtle sweet note that I can't quite pin down. It's arresting and raw, and you have to LOVE vetiver to wear it, but Vetiver Extraordinaire is a very serious, remarkably deep, and beautifully composed fragrance. Stands with Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier's Route du Vetiver as one of the finest vetiver scents I know. 12 March 2008 |
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|  For me this comes across as Vetiver Insipid. The first note is one of rubber, followed by the dry woody scent of reeds blowing in the wind. Two hours later the faintest of vetiver scents emerges. A failure in my book.15 January 2008 |
 | Since receiving this as a Father's Day gift, Vetiver Extraordinaire has become one of the mainstays of my wardrobe, especially as we head into the hot days of summer. This cool, dry scent is very refreshing when the temp goes up, but works well on cooler days as well. I can't see a lot of change over the course of wearing it... Seems pretty linear, and very integrated. Nothing jumps out; just the slightly sharp, earthy, extraordinary vetiver, all down the line. 14 July 2007 |
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