72 community ratings

Vétiver

Name: Vétiver
Brand: Goutal

Perfumer: Monique Schlienger

1985MenClassic

8.2/ 10

Community score
72 ratings

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Goutal Vétiver is a fresh, green men's fragrance that settles into an earthy, smoky woodiness; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: A classic that defies the years; my nose bows in respect.

How does it perform?

From 57 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.1 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

90% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Green
Spicy
Woody
Earthy
Smoky

What does Vétiver smell like?

It lasts well and projects at a moderate level, staying fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead, while evening and night out sit further back. Half of voters call it masculine, and some find it classic.

It opens on Java vetiver, with spices in the heart. In the base, sandalwood, tonka bean and tobacco add a sweet, smoky warmth. The spicy, woody side gradually settles over the fresh green start. Chanel Sycomore and Hermès Vétiver Tonka have a close profile.