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1/7/10 at 6:09pm

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Givenchy Vetiver has a slight nutty tinge to the vetiver.
I have read reviews that Givenchy Vetiver and Grey Vetiver are similar, does Grey Vetiver also have a slightly nutty tinge as well?

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I don't get the nutty aspect to Givenchy, which I own. For me, it is equal parts lemon and modestly earthy vetiver.
I've only sampled TF Grey Vetiver, but I think it is like Givenchy, minus the lemon. The vetiver aspect has a similar cushy and cozy vetiver scent.

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1/8/10 at 12:58am

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Neal, the nuttyness is in the Tom Ford, but it is very subtle. I'd say that if you weren't looking for it, it might be difficult to detect.

I love the stage of development when Vetiver is nutty, usually in the late top-notes to mid-notes. The vetiver fragrance which has the strongest and longest lasting nutty stage (that I have tried) is Lalique Encre Noir.

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1/8/10 at 1:16am