Zest+Vetiver
Perfumer: Hamid Merati-Kashani
21 ratings
From your scent profile
Michael Malul Zest+Vetiver is a fresh, green men's fragrance that pairs bright citrus with the dry, earthy side of vetiver.
Skunky's take: A scent that has won voters' hearts.
How does it perform?
From 25 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
95% 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
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Green
- Woody
- Earthy
Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Woody
EarthyWhat does Zest+Vetiver smell like?
Its longevity and sillage are both rated good by those who voted, though the number of votes is small, so the reading is tentative. It is classed as a men's fragrance.
It opens with lemon zest, basil and clary sage, a crisp, herbal start. In the heart, French lavender, orris root and cistus add a floral, slightly powdery softness. Vetiver leads the base, with amber and oakmoss settling it into a woody, earthy finish.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Lemon zest
- Basil
- Clary sage
First hours
- French lavender
- Orris root
- Cistus
Towards evening
- Vetiver
- Amber
- Oakmoss
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 38%Summer
- 38%Spring
- 19%Autumn
- 6%Winter
Summer
Spring
Autumn
Winter- Daytime38%
- Casual23%
- Office23%
- Sport15%
Smells like this
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Last updated: October 26, 2026