90 community ratings

Haitian Vetiver

2014MenClassic

7.8/ 10

Community score
90 ratings

Ermenegildo Zegna Haitian Vetiver is a masculine fragrance that ties a fresh, green character to an earthy, smoky woodiness; it has been discontinued.

Compare

Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.

How does it perform?

From 79 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.4 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.7 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

5.9 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

87% 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

Iris Neroli Carrot seed Bergamot Vetiver

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Green
Spicy
Woody
Earthy
Smoky

What does Haitian Vetiver smell like?

Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and summer, with fewer choosing winter. Daily wear, business and leisure lead, and evening is not far behind. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number call it classic.

The scent works as a whole: bergamot and neroli open a bright citrus ground, while vetiver, carrot seed and iris add green, spicy, earthy and faintly smoky notes. The result is a dry, woody, serious freshness. Those who like vetiver may also look at Givenchy Vetyver and Guerlain Vetiver Extreme.