24 community ratings

Black Vetiver

Name: Black Vetiver
Brand: Korloff

MenClassic

8.3/ 10

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24 ratings

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Korloff Black Vetiver is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, green opening on a woody, spicy base; it has been discontinued, but it suits fall and spring days well.

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Skunky's take: A card-carrying member of the fresh club.

How does it perform?

From 33 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.5 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.8 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.5 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

100% 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
Floral
Green
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Creamy

What does Black Vetiver smell like?

Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling a room. Most voters pick fall, then spring. Leisure and evening wear lead, and it sits comfortably at the office too.

Pepper, cardamom and bergamot give a spicy freshness at the start. In the heart, orris butter adds a powdery, creamy softness and frankincense a resinous depth. Vetiver dominates the base, while musk and amber sweeten it slightly and settle it into a warm woodiness.