Vetiver Extreme Eau de Parfum bottle Vetiver Extreme
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2007 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
Winter 20 Eau de Parfum bottle Winter 20

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Vetiver Extreme
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Winter 20
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Vetiver Extreme
Guerlain's Vetiver Extreme is divisive. Many adore its earthy, smoky update to the classic, finding it modern and sophisticated, while others dismiss it as synthetic or fleeting. Nevertheless, if you love vetiver, this is a must-try, particularly if you find a good deal.
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Our Verdict - Winter 20
This one's a bold winter statement. A love-it-or-hate-it creation that balances invigorating freshness with deep, resinous warmth, Winter 20 is certainly distinctive.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 10% 10%
Floral 1% 1%
Fruity 0% 1%
Green 14% 18%
Sweet 16% 12%
Warm 29% 27%
Woody 23% 23%
Earthy 17% 19%
Animalic 1% 0%
Fresh 12% 20%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Vetiver Extreme EdP
Winter 20 EdP

Notes

Accords

Vetiver Extreme Winter 20
100%
Aromatic
98%
75%
Fresh Spicy
100%
76%
Woody
88%
48%
Warm Spicy
66%
57%
Citrus
54%
56%
Earthy
51%
56%
Amber
54%
Herbal
49%
Smoky
Green
47%
Floral
46%
Aromatic shared
100%
98%
Fresh Spicy shared
75%
100%
Woody shared
76%
88%
Warm Spicy shared
48%
66%
Citrus shared
57%
54%
Earthy shared
56%
51%
56%
54%
49%
47%
46%

Performance

Vetiver Extreme Winter 20
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Vetiver Extreme

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and longevity make it versatile for most settings, leaning slightly more casual or date-night appropriate due to its warm, inviting drydown. The fresh, clean vetiver makes it suitable for spring and summer, but the smoky-spicy elements also work well in cooler weather.

Winter 20

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its powerful and distinctive nature, combined with strong performance, makes it a bit much for the office. However, its unique blend of fresh and warm spices lends itself well to evening dates and casual, self-assured wear when you want to stand out.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
88%
Accord
80%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Woody accords and Pepper, Tarragon notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Vetiver Extreme
Winter 20
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