Royall Vetiver (2005)
by Royall Lyme of Bermuda

As a few previous reviewers have said, this is somewhat reminiscent of Guerlain's Vetiver, though not nearly as refined or long-lasting. (As for the claim that it's more expensive though - well, I'm not sure where they were shopping, but a generous 4 oz. bottle can be had for less than 30 bucks. Try finding any Guerlain for that much!) The vetiver note in this is sharp, astringent, and pronounced, bolstered by light citrus top notes and a solid (if fleeting) drydown that smells to me like cedar or musk. It's quite pleasant, and the feeling is more of a light and transparent "holiday scent" than something "serious" to wear to the office or a special occasion.

6th September, 2011.

Total unabashed rip off of Guerlain's Vetiver, but at a higher price! i kid you not. Wtf?

Thumbs up becauee it smells great, which is not surprising since they just transferred guerlain vetiver from the modern bottle to the retro royall one...

14th August, 2011.

Never smelled vetiver before and want to know what it smells like? Just sample Royall Lyme's Vetiver, and you'll find out! Unlike Creed's two vetiver scents and L'Occitane's Vetyver, this fragrance is not at all ashamed of its vetiver note, which is front and center and dominant. There's some citrus added to give it freshness, but there is nothing to stand in the way of the vetiver's crisp, bitter glory here. This is a frag for people who really like the smell of vetiver, and want it straight up. The pyramid mentions vanilla (?!?), but I don't smell any, thank god. No wimpy smelling ingredients here to water down the vetiver. I look at Royall Lyme's as kind of a linear, one dimensional version of Guerlain's Vetiver. Best of all, it is very low priced, and has excellent sillage and longevity.

Although it won't replace Guerlain's Vetiver in my wardrobe, this is a winner all the way!

MY RATING: 8/10

8th July, 2010.

Semi-sweet vetiver with lime. This scent gives me a headache and has a slightly unpleasant acidic edge, but it's not really a bad fragrance. Very medicinal and sharp. Worth a try, but not mind-blowing.

31st August, 2009. (Last Edited: 10th October, 2010.)

A citrus vetiver that, for what it's worth, is a slightly cheaper alternative to Guerlain's Vetiver. Just spend a few more bucks for Guerlain's.

15th November, 2008.

Perhaps the finest of the few Vetiver fragrances around. balanced, elegant, light. can be worn in day or evening year-round.

29th September, 2006.