parfums*PARFUMS Series 4 Cologne: Vettiveru (2002)
by Comme des Garçons

Amazing! What a sleeper this one is.

Vetiver + Incense = Acquatic?

Perhaps it is the salty/citrus note. I don't know. I do know this is an unusual, well crafted, summer scent. However, months after discovering Vettiveru, I find Annick Goutal's Vetiver more wearable and more fun. The 'weird' mid note in Vettiveru (cedar? sundry ozonic attempts?) now turn me off.
But objectively, it's a thumbs up

Vettiveru is the best from this series but it's nowhere as good as my all-time favourite vetiver scent: Vétiver Extraordinaire.

[Original submission date: 10 April 2008]

This is a rich vetiver that has both a smooth and a raw side. It is light enough to wear in the summer, yet has an appealing depth. It is very middle-of-the-road (IMO), without the high-pitched citrus of Guerlain's (reformulated) Vetiver, nor the wild earthiness of Etro's.

While a part of CdG's "cologne" series, I find vettiveru's strength to be fine; a good application will last 8 hours, though if you worry about putting on too much, a delicate application will burn off in 3. Personally, I think part of the reason CdG put this stuff in a 500mL splash bottle is to experience overindulgence in this bracing scent. Vettiveru is lively and masculine, making me feel calm and active. A lot of CdG's stuff is too sweet, raw or dorky for me, but vettiveru hits a real sweet spot. Highly recommended.

Notes from luckyscent are: vetiver, bergamot, neroli, white cedar

I sampled this briefly some time ago, so I knew it has longevity problems. To counteract, I applied 3 sprays on each forearm (to go under my sleeves). The Vetiver top note is very true to the source, and is exactly what I want to smell in a fragrance. Unfortunately, this stage lasts only about 10 minutes. I did not really smell any neroli, but I did smell a citrus accord, probably from the combination of bergamot and neroli. It blends quite well with the white cedar. Even though the Vetiver does not contribute much after the first 10 minutes, the later stages of development are also very pleasant. In fact, I think this is what I wanted Terre d'Hermes to be. But still, I want MORE Vetiver

Bottom line: This is such a refreshing, pleasing cologne-type scent, that I could see it might be FBW despite the longevity issues.

An attempt at a vetiver without lemon, choosing instead a strong cedar note, which results in an admirable attempt at something different from the usual citrus combo. However, it was a bit thin and dry.

Rather nice vetiver but dull by itself. The first one I've encountered that's close to the new formulation of Guerlain's Vetiver that's translucent and soapy but still grassy. All the others are too darn grassy or are blended with notes that doesn't seem to fit quite right like LV's vetiver with lavender. Now, my favorite vetivers are mixed with incense or other smokey notes: Le Labo 46, Vetiver Extraordinaire, and CdG's own 2 Man. Vettiveru is nice and light and perfect anytime wear just don't expect a big bang.