Head So-called top notes - develop immediately after application. They create the first impression and are usually quite intense. They dissipate after a while. | bergamot, juniper berries, orange |
Heart So-called middle notes - the heart of the fragrance reveals after a few minutes, after the top notes have dissipated. It dominates for approx. 2-3 hours. | vetiver, nutmeg, iris |
Base So-called Base notes - the last, longest-lasting phase of the fragrance. It lasts from approximately 4 hours to as long as all day. | Smoke note, licorice, tonka bean |
| Fragrance groups | Aromatic, woody |
| Fragrance ingredient concentration | Perfume |
To reinvent the iconic Vétiver fragrance, Guerlain perfumers drew inspiration from the world of spirits. Drawing on the emblematic notes and the captivating, yet daring aesthetic of this world, which shares so much with perfumery, this fragrance was created from an exceptional selection of highly concentrated ingredients, creating an unparalleled, seductive composition.
Vétiver Le Parfum, with a gin-like composition, opens with delicately bitter, aromatic notes of juniper berries. The unique, refreshing and energizing essence of vetiver reveals its freshest facets. This noble ingredient, distilled from vetiver roots, reveals the full depth of vetiver's woody tones. By combining captivating smoky notes with Guerlain's beloved, addictive tonka bean, a fragrance is created that reveals a sublime balance of brightness and earthiness, power and elegance.
"Vétiver Le Parfum features an even more aromatic and intense opening with notes of juniper berries, coriander, and licorice. All in the spirit of infused gin." - Delphine Jelk, Guerlain Perfumer
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