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Jacques Fath

Vetiver Gris

Perfumer: Jean-Christophe Hérault

2023UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.5/ 10
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Jacques Fath Vetiver Gris is a fresh unisex scent that brightens the earthy, woody side of vetiver with citrus and green notes.

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

How does it perform?

From 31 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.5 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
7.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
7.0 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

75% 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

Galbanum
Madagascan geranium
Neroli

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Green
  5. Fruity
  6. Sweet
  7. Synthetic
  8. Gourmand

What does Vetiver Gris smell like?

It opens with bitter orange and mandarin orange for a bright citrus edge, while hazelnut adds a soft, gourmand sweetness. In the heart, galbanum brings greenness alongside neroli and Madagascan geranium for a floral freshness. The base rests on Java and Haitian vetiver with orris concrete, settling into a woody, earthy ground.

Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, then the office, with fewer votes for evening and nights out. Zarkoperfume Molécule No. 8 - Wooden Chips and Frapin Isle of Man have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Bitter orange
    • Hazelnut
    • Mandarin orange
  2. First hours

    • Galbanum
    • Madagascan geranium
    • Neroli
  3. Towards evening

    • Sinfonide®
    • Java vetiver
    • Orris concrete

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 33%
    Spring
  • 31%
    Autumn
  • 22%
    Summer
  • 14%
    Winter
  • Casual
    27%
  • Daytime
    24%
  • Office
    20%
  • Evening
    16%
  • Nighttime
    11%

Least picked for nights out.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026