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Original Vetiver Eau de Parfum bottle Original Vetiver EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2004 Year 2024
£££££ Price Tier ££
Desert Star Eau de Parfum bottle Desert Star EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Original Vetiver EDP
This is a clean, green, soapy vetiver that screams 'expensive Irish Spring'. It's a gorgeous scent profile for many, but its shocking lack of performance for most means it's often dismissed as not worth the Creed price tag.
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Our Verdict - Desert Star EDP
Seriously potent and a massive compliment-puller, Desert Star by Armaf is often compared to niche scents and boasts nuclear performance. It's not for the faint of heart, but if you love a strong, distinctive woody-musky profile, this stunner delivers.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Original Vetiver EDP
Desert Star EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 36% vs 100%
Only in Original Vetiver
Ginger 33% Mandarin 30%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 48% vs 38%
Only in Original Vetiver
Sandalwood 27% Iris 24%
Shared Notes
Musk 51% vs 35%
Only in Original Vetiver
Ambergris 48%
Only in Desert Star
Cedar 39% Amber 25%

Accords

Original Vetiver Desert Star
100%
Citrus
50%
95%
Woody
100%
82%
Aromatic
62%
52%
Musky
75%
69%
Earthy
50%
64%
Powdery
52%
49%
Amber
56%
47%
Green
45%
Iris
Citrus shared
100%
50%
Woody shared
95%
100%
Aromatic shared
82%
62%
Musky shared
52%
75%
Earthy shared
69%
50%
Powdery shared
64%
52%
Amber shared
49%
56%
47%
45%

Performance

Original Vetiver Desert Star
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Original Vetiver

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its clean, fresh, and often subtle sillage makes it highly suitable for office and casual wear. The poor longevity reported by many makes it less ideal for occasions requiring a strong, lasting presence like formal events or dates, though its invigorating qualities still lend themselves well to casual and sport scenarios.

Desert Star

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

While elegant, its immense sillage and longevity make it a bit much for most offices, risking choking out colleagues. It shines brightest on dates and formal events, leaving a memorable, sophisticated impression, and can work casually for those who like to stand out.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Original Vetiver EDP
Desert Star EDP
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