Vétiver (2008)
Perfumer: DSM-Firmenich
50 ratings
From your scent profile
Carven Vétiver is a men's fragrance built on lemon, bergamot and lavender over Java and Bourbon vetiver; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.
How does it perform?
From 47 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Blind buy risk
80% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Green
- Spicy
- Woody
- Earthy
- Smoky
Fresh
Citrus
Green
Spicy
Woody
Earthy
SmokyWhat does Vétiver (2008) smell like?
It lasts a moderate time and sits close to the skin, with weak sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are its main settings. It reads mostly masculine and classic.
Citrus and lavender open clean and green. In the heart, spices and nutmeg warm the freshness slightly. Two vetivers carry the base, leaving a woody, earthy and faintly smoky finish.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Lemon
- Bergamot
- Lavender
First hours
- Spices
- Nutmeg
Towards evening
- Java vetiver
- Bourbon vetiver
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 35%Spring
- 33%Summer
- 22%Autumn
- 10%Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter- Casual25%
- Daytime24%
- Office24%
- Sport12%
- Nighttime8%
- Evening8%
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
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56% matchEau de Cologne 1920: Imperieux Vetiver
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54% matchArtillery No. 4 - Vetivert (Eau de Toilette)
Angela Flanders
51% matchVétiver (2014)
Carven · 2014
50% matchDuc de Vervins L'Extreme
Houbigant
49% matchVetiver Bourbon
Monotheme · 2003
48% matchEncre Noire Sport
Lalique · 2013
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Last updated: October 26, 2026