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Original Vetiver vs Vétiver Extraordinaire

Original Vetiver and Vétiver Extraordinaire overlap 60% in notes and accords; 5 notes appear in both. Vétiver Extraordinaire lasts longer: longevity 7.4/10 against 6.8/10 for Original Vetiver.

At a glance

Original VetiverVétiver Extraordinaire
BrandCreedEditions de Parfums Frédéric Malle
Release year20042002
Rating
8.0/101,088 votes
7.9/10609 votes
Longevity
6.8/10
7.4/10
Sillage
6.4/10
6.5/10

When to wear

Seasons
Original VetiverVétiver Extraordinaire
Spring38%32%
Summer37%24%
Autumn18%29%
Winter7%15%
Occasions
Original VetiverVétiver Extraordinaire
Daytime25%23%
Casual24%22%
Office22%23%
Evening9%14%
Nighttime9%12%
Sport11%6%

Notes

In both

  • Bitter orange
  • Bergamot
  • Pink pepper
  • Musk
  • Sandalwood

Original Vetiver

Only in this one

  • Mandarin orange
  • Vetiver leaf
  • Coriander
  • White pepper
  • Vetiver
  • Ambergris

Vétiver Extraordinaire

Only in this one

  • Cashmeran
  • Haitian vetiver
  • Cedarwood
  • Oakmoss

Accords

Original Vetiver

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Green
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Earthy

Vétiver Extraordinaire

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Green
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Earthy

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Vétiver Extraordinaire lasts longer: longevity 7.4/10 against 6.8/10 for Original Vetiver.

Which one projects more?

Their sillage is about the same: 6.4/10 for Original Vetiver, 6.5/10 for Vétiver Extraordinaire.

Which one suits winter better?

Vétiver Extraordinaire suits winter better: winter gets 15% of its season votes, against 7% for Original Vetiver.

Which one suits summer better?

Original Vetiver suits summer better: summer gets 37% of its season votes, against 24% for Vétiver Extraordinaire.

Which one is rated higher?

Original Vetiver is rated higher: 8.0/10 against 7.9/10 for Vétiver Extraordinaire.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Bitter orange, Bergamot, Pink pepper, Musk, Sandalwood.