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Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle

Vétiver Extraordinaire

Perfumer: Dominique Ropion

2002MenClassic
7.9/ 10
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609 ratings
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Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Vétiver Extraordinaire is a masculine scent that sets the woody body of Haitian vetiver and cedarwood against fresh bitter orange and bergamot.

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Skunky's take: A card-carrying member of the fresh club.

How does it perform?

From 474 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.4 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
6.5 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.8 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
6.3 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

86% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

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

What does Vétiver Extraordinaire smell like?

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it also wears easily in summer. Daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, and some call it classic.

It opens with bitter orange, pink pepper and bergamot, fresh and lightly spicy. In the heart, Haitian vetiver, cedarwood and sandalwood build a woody, earthy line, softened by cashmeran. In the dry-down, musk and oakmoss hold the green, earthy tone at the base.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Bitter orange
    • Pink pepper
    • Bergamot
  2. First hours

    • Cashmeran
    • Sandalwood
    • Haitian vetiver
  3. Towards evening

    • Musk
    • Oakmoss

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 32%
    Spring
  • 29%
    Autumn
  • 24%
    Summer
  • 15%
    Winter
  • Daytime
    23%
  • Office
    23%
  • Casual
    22%
  • Evening
    14%
  • Nighttime
    12%
  • Sport
    6%

Least picked for nights out.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026