Cuir Vetiver
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2016 | Year | 2013 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Bowmakers
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A budget-friendly vetiver gem, Yves Rocher's Cuir Vetiver aims for understated elegance. It's often compared to Terre d'Hermes, but sets itself apart with a smoother, sweeter drydown, making it a surprisingly versatile and widely appealing choice for its price point.
Bowmakers is a polarising scent, utterly authentic yet surprisingly wearable for some, while others find it too literal. Expect an olfactory trip to an artisan's workshop - wood, varnish, and all - but be warned, some find it a bit too much like body odour.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 1% | 0% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 6% | 4% |
| Sweet | 27% | 17% |
| Warm | 8% | 14% |
| Woody | 45% | 49% |
| Earthy | 22% | 16% |
| Animalic | 8% | 8% |
| Fresh | 1% | 6% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and clean, woody-vetiver profile make it perfect for office wear and casual settings, as many reviews highlight its 'inoffensive' and 'customer service scent' qualities. While versatile enough for a date, its lighter nature and lack of strong sillage limit its impact for formal events or sports.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its distinctive woody, resinous, and borderline 'varnish' accords might be too strong or unusual for a typical office setting. However, its natural, cozy dry down and moderate sillage make it suitable for casual wear, especially in cooler weather, with some finding it surprisingly sexy for dates.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Aromatic, Leather accords and Leather notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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