27 community ratings

Vetiver in Oak

2020UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.5/ 10

Community score
27 ratings

Scents of Wood Vetiver in Oak is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, green character with a woody, earthy base, best suited to fall and spring days.

Compare

Skunky's take: Freshness leads the way and cools the head.

How does it perform?

From 27 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.2 /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

8.7 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

6.5 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

78% 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

Cashmeran Amber Frankincense Pink pepper Cypress Coriander seed Haitian vetiver Lime

Mace absolute

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Green
Spicy
Woody
Earthy

What does Vetiver in Oak smell like?

Haitian vetiver sits at the center, lifted by lime, while pink pepper and coriander seed add a dry, spicy edge. Cypress and mace absolute keep the green, dry thread going, and frankincense, amber and cashmeran soften the woods and bring warmth.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin without crowding anyone. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and evening and leisure wear lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine and classic. Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) and Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée have a close profile.