Vetiver Guerlain for men

*Note: The review is for Original Vintage Guerlain Vetiver Eau De Cologne

I have several contributions to make here to the "Guerlain Vetiver review page" - an homage of sorts. To preface, I must first say that I am a huge fan of vetiver and my collection of vetivers is broad and deep (I have far more bottles than what is in my wardrobe). Second, I believe Guerlain's Vetiver to be the basis point from which all vetiver fragrances should be considered. It is a classic, a true masterpiece in fragrance. I will begin in chronological order. I just purchased a large, Original Vintage 6oz Flacon of Guerlain's Vetiver Eau De Cologne (that came in the black & white zig-zag/zebra box). Stunning. Amazing and mesmerizing juice. This is over 40+ years old and was kept perfectly - I bought it from an online dealer with a great reputation. The EDC is the essence of vetiver - clean, crisp, invigorating and deep without the tobacco from the EDT. It is Vetiver in its truest form...only a bit of citrus seems to be there, but most of that is gone. There is absolutely nothing synthetic at all - this is apothecary and perfumery in harmony. As old as it is, in no way does it feel musty or dated. This is actually fresher smelling than bottles over 30 years younger than it! It is almost like wearing the oil of fresh vetiver root that has been diluted enough to not be harsh in any way. It does go on sharp (a bit pungent, but rich and awe-inspiring), but it dries down to its fantastic and true form quickly (10-15 minutes or so) as the composition, to me, evokes the images of squeezing the essential oil of fresh vetiver root and then blending it with fresh spring water flowing in a beautiful green field...it is almost ethereal. There is nothing more pure than Guerlain's EDC from Vintage stock that has been kept perfect and cared for. My bottle was still sealed. It does not last as long as I would like in cold weather (50 degrees today and overcast), but it is so fresh I couldn't help but wear it - and reapply it. This will be a show-stopper in the spring, summer and warmer fall days. Overall - 10/10 for a pure, linear scent! And, one that has established an entire world of fragrances from its creation. A timeless bottle to enjoy for years to come...magnificent!!!!

Not bad. Kinda green smelling. Not for me though

Just thought I'd mention that this version does open up with lemon just like the current one, only it's not as bright and zingy - more dry and dusty.

The current Guerlain Vetiver is a great vetiver and a reference scent for beginners...

...But the original, pre-2000 formulation is, in my opinion, the best vetiver ever made.

The current version (green ribbed bottle) is more lemony/zingy, a little soapier, and some more nutmeg, and overall more accessible with a bit more spring in its step.

The ORIGINAL, (excuse me while I bow down) is dark, dry, austere, smoky and everything I could ever want in a vetiver scent. It's creamy and rich like a vetiver should be, but also highlights the smoky, medicinal facets of vetiver. The tobacco is more noticeable in the original and the fragrance is overall more dark and mysterious. It's beautiful, wonderful, mystical, magical, and guarantees hours of enjoyment each time I apply it. I dunno why, but I like Vetiver more in the classic "Habit Rouge" bottle.

The Guerlain Vetiver of the past 10 years is definitely a must-try for anyone into fragrances, but at the end of the day, the original is the one I'd really wear.

Vetiver by Guerlain is a refined cologne, woody and earthy, evocative and inspiring, I think in the cafes of Paris in the film in theaters and in many points of meeting this wonderful numbing the senses of many a persone.Forse 'a little heavy and hot water but terribly daring for those times when to greet a lady's hat fell even as she dropped her handkerchief and finally ended up having breakfast on the grass ...
sublime

From 1959, Guerlain lanches the first fragrance exclusively marketed for men. It does what Guerlain does best-vetiver. Its clean, linear and became the standard for all mens fragrances to follow from all fashion houses.

One drop last for hours. It doesnt develop, but thats fine with me. I love it as a body wash. Its refreshing and energizing first thing in the morning. As a wearable fragrance, its great outdoors. The Guerlain magic comes through. Get an original formula pre 2000. I wished they would bring back the body wash!

I find this to be a real horrible fragrance. Guerlain at it most worst and I guess the reason I hate it is because it is so darn bland and basic.

Give me Habit Rouge any time of day!

This is the first fragrance I choose and purchased for myself. It was 1976 & I was 14 years old. The newer versions of this are pathetic bastards of this masterpiece that do not deserve to bear the name. I curse those who "run" Guerlain now for putting out such drek.
The closest I've come to the original (was) the new issue of the Roger & Gallet Vetiver. It smelled like summer, like beach (not like suntan oil!) it's dry, almost straw-like; as Noa spoke of above.
I was priveliged to meet a woman who had imported bundles of Khus from Brazil at about the same time I began wearing this fragrance, except that she called it "pathchouli" as that was what they called it down there.
As I rolled backwards, realing from the psychedelic experience of being ina room filled with these bundles, I told her what she really had...Vetiver.

What a great scent!!!

Many years ago, when I was a young boy in Rajasthan, India I remember using what we called "Tattis" on our bedroom door and windows. These "tattis" were made to fit various apertures and were formed from grassy plants called "Khus" The oil extracted from these grasses was eventually used by French perfumeries in the production of "Vetiver", a wonderful perfume even for men. I wear it to this day, 80 years later !
Noa

After wearing dozens of vetiver fragrances and vetiver variations, I finally sourced one of the classic models of vetiver and completely surprised myself by how good a well-balanced and simple lineup can be. My initial reaction was disappointment - not because it smelled bad, but because it wasn't at all what I was expecting. It opens with a citrus blast rather typical for the classic vetivers but a little camphoraceous and a little dirty, like a smudge on a crisp white collar. The stark citrus notes lasted longer than I expected until the vetiver snuck up on me like a cat on velvet paws. Suddenly, I was surrounded in an aura of vetiver, a halo of amazing grassy earthiness with an almost buttery/creaminess. Offset by a touch of what I've come to realize is tobacco flower, this combination of vetiver, tobacco and spices made this one spicy, earthy mix that made me pine for a gin & tonic. Yet, the entire semblance was both respectfully rugged and sophisticated. I've read that many can't get used to this classic but any fan of the genre should experience this at least once.

For me this is the best fragrance for man. I agree with trueperfumelove that this smells very complex and sophisticated allthough very natural (in opposite to sinthetic).

Very fresh and energetic. Great scent on a man who moves/exercises a lot.