Vetiver Dance by Tauer Perfumes

kittykati

spicy, bitter grapefruit skin with a touch of sage. the vetiver oil part in this feels 'dry', almost aromatherapic. it mellows nicely to a creamy tonka bean / ambery, woody, yet citrusy base.
fiery yet calm, earthy, and smoky throughout. not my kind of thing, but a very good unisex frag - of course, providing you seriously like vetiver ;)

kutyafina

When I sniffed it I felt something truly unique!It's amazing...I think this one is we call PERFUME!

Dixie

If you can think of a vetiver as a complex scent-this one is. It has a nice development and very sexy for either sex.

cbstarker

Andy Tauer is a perfumer who genuinely enjoys creating perfumes that are as thoughtfully unique as they are pleasantly interesting. Although Tauer fragrances don't appeal to everyone, if you enjoy vetiver in general, you should try this at least once. There is something about his "accords" that are odd but this peculiarity is what makes his fragrances stand out. His signature is as obvious and unique as his passion for perfumes is genuine.

As a lover of fragrances centered on the Vetiver note, this is definitely the most singular version of a vetiver perfume I've ever experienced. Rather than the typical bracing vibrance or the smoky notes of vetiver, Vetiver Dance is the opposite, something mellow and soothing.

The opening starts with burst of grapefruit with a touch of spicy pepper to give a bright but subdued introduction, like a cloudy sunrise after a stormy night. A touch of clary sage lends a slightly leathery quality and this helps soften the opening while allowing the citrus to effortlessly segue into the vetiver. The type of vetiver used in this fragrance helps with this transition, as it is an earthy, dry vetiver scent. Finally, the drydown has a pleasantly moderate amber and tonka accord that lends a subtle creaminess that blends with the earthiness of the vetiver, including a touch of cedar to keep it from getting too sweet.

With Vetiver Dance, Tauer has provided a different take on vetiver that is not what one would expect given the pomp of classics such as Encre Noire and Vetiver Extraordinaire. Rather than taking the limelight, though, this dance is like the moves that take over when the groove is right and no one is looking. It's that shuffle, head-bob sway that takes over when you are "in the groove" and the music is "just right."

memechose

Vetiver dance opens with a brief explosion of fiery pepper and smoke that engages the soft ambergris and lily of the valley accords into a Paso Doble performed by two lovers. There is drama, tension, passion, but ultimately the dance of rage and love ends, leaving a bittersweet memory of tonka bean in the drydown.


I describe it as ‘slow dancing in a burning room”.

adeline_chan_sy

The darkest deepest vetiver I've ever encountered, overwhelmingly masculine and cloaked in stealthy mystery. Nothing at all like Guerlain's light bright vetiver or The Different Company's earthy tangy vetiver(my favourite). It's beyond earthy, it's a hellhole vetiver, almost gourmande, a vetiver infused with rich dark mocha mayan chocolate. But I still prefer Jo MAlone's version with coffee, now that's a far more wearable vetiver for a woman of mystery, IMO.

PolarBear2

I am a woman and Vetiver dance is good for both men and women. I cant sense anything masculine about it. It is not a sexy scent, but definitely a good casual scent to wear everyday and particularly at the office. There is a big citrus opening, so if you dont like citrus mixing with vetiver, then get another kind of vetiver.

essija

I disagree and could see this being my signature scent for the summer months to come. This is a dream on my skin. When you mix Tonka Bean with Grapfruit the outcome w/my chemistry is Lemon Bliss w/ a touch of Sugar. This is simply to die for... Will purchase this to come... Love this stuff... It's Simple, It's Light, It's everything but Spice. It's a perfect daytime scent...

kurisu

I order sample of Vetiver dance with other 4 samples of Tauer's perfume.Unfortunately this vial has broken while shipping,so I can't test Vetiver dance on my skin.This review base on the scents on the paper only.
Well the name "Vetiver" can tell you all,the vetiver take the lead,and come with a bit of sweet and peppery notes.It's green,rich and charming.Anyway I feel that this scents is too musculin for me.IMO,this scents would be great on man than woman.