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Vetiver pour Elle

Perfumer: Jean-Paul Guerlain

2004WomenClassic
7.9/ 10
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Guerlain Vetiver pour Elle is a discontinued women's fragrance that sets the brightness of bergamot and orange blossom on a green, woody base of vetiver and tonka bean.

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How does it perform?

From 68 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
6.3 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
8.9 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

84% 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

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Green
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody
  7. Powdery
  8. Earthy

What does Vetiver pour Elle smell like?

It opens fresh and citrusy with bergamot and orange blossom. In the heart, honeysuckle, nutmeg and vetiver take over, and the floral side is balanced by green, earthy and lightly spicy tones. Tonka bean softens the base and leaves a powdery, smoky trail.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and daily wear, the office and leisure are the most chosen settings. It reads mostly feminine, though a sizeable share of voters call it masculine. Guerlain Vetiver Extreme and Floris Vetiver (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Bergamot
    • Orange blossom
  2. First hours

    • Honeysuckle
    • Nutmeg
    • Vetiver
  3. Towards evening

    • Tonka bean

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 33%
    Spring
  • 29%
    Summer
  • 26%
    Autumn
  • 12%
    Winter
  • Daytime
    24%
  • Office
    24%
  • Casual
    22%
  • Evening
    14%
  • Nighttime
    10%
  • Sport
    7%

Least picked for nights out.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026