Bois de Vétiver
Perfumer: Christophe Raynaud
199 ratings
From your scent profile
Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vétiver is a fresh, citrusy men's scent whose green, woody side deepens with vetiver, and it sits close to everyday wear.
Skunky's take: Voters picked the warm days; it gets along with the sun.
How does it perform?
From 199 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
74% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Green
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
SpicyWhat does Bois de Vétiver smell like?
Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business settings come up most. It reads masculine to most voters, with modern and classic sides too.
It opens cool and tart with mint and blood orange. In the heart, geranium and ambrox add a floral, slightly synthetic softness. The base of patchouli and vetiver lays down a woody, green foundation, while fruity and sweet touches are balanced by spice. Hugo Boss Boss Orange Made for Summer and Lacoste Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 pour Lui Magnetic have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Mint
- Blood orange
First hours
- Geranium
- Ambrox
Towards evening
- Patchouli
- Vetiver
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 36%Spring
- 31%Summer
- 23%Autumn
- 10%Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter- Daytime25%
- Casual24%
- Office22%
- Sport12%
- Evening9%
- Nighttime8%
Least picked for nights out.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
57% matchBoss Orange Made for Summer
Hugo Boss · 2011
55% matchBlack Label Men
s.Oliver · 2018
55% matchEau de Lacoste L.12.12 pour Lui Magnetic
Lacoste · 2016
53% matchAcqua Essenziale (Eau de Toilette)
Salvatore Ferragamo · 2013
51% matchSauvage Very Cool Spray
Dior · 2017
49% matchBright Neroli
Ferrari · 2015
48% matchK (Eau de Toilette)
Dolce & Gabbana · 2019
46% matchSauvage (Eau de Toilette)
Dior · 2015
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Last updated: October 26, 2026