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Etro Vetiver replacement

post #1 of 12
3/16/12 at 5:47am
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I was wondering if there is a vetiver fragance similar to Etro's (old packaging) vetiver...

I mean, I love that stuff... on my skin is dry, masculine, slightly smoky and with a nutty undertone I adore... reminds me some kind of hazelnut lol avoiding it to smell like a bbq

Any idea?
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post #2 of 12
3/16/12 at 5:52am
Route Du Vetiver (possibly the vintage) or, if you're up for an even more challenging research, check out Tuba by Mekkanische Rose (http://www.mekkanischerose.de/)
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post #3 of 12
3/16/12 at 6:09am
Givenchy's Vetiver goes in a similar "nutty" direction, though it is more demure, lacking the smoky aspect. If Etro is a country style rough tweed suit vetiver, Givenchy is its Mayfair / pinstripe complement. Both are great and I'm sad to hear that the new ETRO is apparently different?!
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post #4 of 12
3/16/12 at 6:17am
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Thank you people! I love the smoky-dry-nutty character.. so original

I didn't try the new Vetiver, but I've heard from some people that newer is much more citrusy and less... everything! which is sad
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post #5 of 12
3/16/12 at 6:21am
When did they change it?

Turtle Vetiver Front has a nice hazelnut thing going on, which I think is kind of an olfactory illusion you get with vetiver and cocunut. It is not dry and smoky though--more of a creamy scent.
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post #6 of 12
3/16/12 at 6:58am
Only exercise 1 truly substitutes Etro's Vetiver.
Close resemblance is Bourbon Vetiver.
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post #7 of 12
3/16/12 at 6:58am
Only exercise 1 truly substitutes Etro's Vetiver.
Close resemblance is Bourbon Vetiver.
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post #8 of 12
3/16/12 at 7:57am
Givenchy Vetiver
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post #9 of 12
3/16/12 at 9:13am
How do you tell new packaging from old packaging?
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post #10 of 12
3/16/12 at 10:13am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian Chambers View Post

How do you tell new packaging from old packaging?

Yes! Tried only the old vetiver from Etro (only in 100ml, golden cap)... but I heard the "new" (new packaging with silver cap, 50/100ml) is not the same... I don't know, I have a sample of the "new" Sandalo and it smells wonderful, smooth and longlasting, but I don't know about the vetiver one
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post #11 of 12
3/16/12 at 10:40am
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Originally Posted by Rodolfo View Post

Thank you people! I love the smoky-dry-nutty character.. so original

I didn't try the new Vetiver, but I've heard from some people that newer is much more citrusy and less... everything! which is sad

Maybe You refer to my 'review'. Yes, I found the new EDT different. A bit 'citrus' or just something sharp that is absent to my nose in the former EDC. The new EDT has more smoke, is drier, less nutty - as far as my recollection goes. I have to admit, this 'review' - meant to describe the EDC - was written when I just started out to waste my money. The note on the EDT was just that, a note to make clear what I was referring to. I strongly advise You not to dismiss the EDT, but try it first several times. It wouldn't be a miracle if it appeals to You even more than the EDC!
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post #12 of 12
3/16/12 at 1:58pm
I'd buy me a bottle of Chanel's Sycomore.
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