65 community ratings

Black Vetiver

Name: Black Vetiver
Brand: Phaedon

2013MenClassic

7.4/ 10

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65 ratings

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Phaedon Black Vetiver is a fresh yet smoky men's fragrance built on Java and Jamaican vetiver, with tar and chili in support.

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How does it perform?

From 55 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.8 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.1 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.4 /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

80% 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

Tar

Lemon leaf

Java vetiver

Jamaican vetiver

Chili

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Green
Spicy
Woody
Resinous
Earthy
Smoky

What does Black Vetiver smell like?

The two vetivers carry the scent, giving it an earthy, woody backbone. Lemon leaf adds a green, citrusy brightness on top of that base. Tar brings a dark, smoky and resinous edge, while chili adds a light touch of spice. The result smells dry and clean rather than harsh.

Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter further behind. It leans towards business, leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine. Parfums de Marly Byerley and Hiram Green Vetiver have a close profile.