Vétiver d'Hiver Eau de Parfum bottle Vétiver d'Hiver
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2008 Year 2020
££££ Price Tier £££££
Black Tie Eau de Parfum bottle Black Tie

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Vétiver d'Hiver
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Black Tie
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Vétiver d'Hiver
Vétiver d'Hiver is a sophisticated citrus-vetiver that smells incredible but suffers from weak performance. It's a gorgeous, albeit fleeting, experience that most agree is overpriced for its longevity.
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Our Verdict - Black Tie
Black Tie is a divisive beast: a powerful, almost aggressive woody citrus that screams 'take charge'. Forget subtlety - this one demands attention, for better or worse, with many finding its intense leathery woodiness both bold and off-putting. Price aside, it's a statement.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 30% 28%
Floral 5% 0%
Fruity 5% 5%
Green 8% 3%
Sweet 7% 9%
Warm 22% 16%
Woody 20% 37%
Earthy 19% 25%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 20% 14%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Vétiver d'Hiver EdP
Black Tie EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 34% vs 28%
Mandarin 28% vs 35%
Only in Vétiver d'Hiver
Bergamot 37%
Only in Black Tie
Orange 36%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 64% vs 34%
Patchouli 35% vs 36%
Only in Black Tie
Cardamom 29%

Accords

Vétiver d'Hiver Black Tie
100%
Citrus
96%
54%
Woody
100%
73%
Aromatic
58%
Patchouli
52%
47%
Earthy
52%
Citrus shared
100%
96%
Woody shared
54%
100%
Aromatic shared
73%
58%
52%
Earthy shared
47%
52%

Performance

Vétiver d'Hiver Black Tie
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Vétiver d'Hiver

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its fresh, clean, and subtle nature makes it ideal for office wear and casual outings. However, its poor longevity and projection mean it might struggle for impact on a date or formal event, despite its elegant scent profile. The citrus and aromatic accords lend themselves well to daytime settings.

Black Tie

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its nuclear performance and strong, distinctive woody accords, Black Tie is best kept for evenings or formal events where it can make a statement without overwhelming. Its intensity makes it a poor choice for casual wear or the office, where subtlety is often preferred.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
91%
Notes
94%
Accord
82%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Citrus, Aromatic accords and Vetiver, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Vétiver d'Hiver
Black Tie
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