Vétiver Extraordinaire
| Edp | Concentration | Edt |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2002 | Year | 2008 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Lalique White
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A reference vetiver that balances bright citrus, aromatic spice, and a bracing, rooty earthiness. This is vetiver in its most pure, uncompromising form - refined yet elemental, and a benchmark for connoisseurs.
Lalique White is a highly divisive 'clean' scent. Some find it a calming, unique freshie - others smell an 'old granny' or 'doctor's office', citing poor performance and a 'boring' dry down. It's affordable, but polarising.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 12% | 16% |
| Floral | 4% | 8% |
| Fruity | 2% | 5% |
| Green | 6% | 9% |
| Sweet | 13% | 13% |
| Warm | 31% | 27% |
| Woody | 19% | 16% |
| Earthy | 16% | 13% |
| Animalic | 7% | 8% |
| Fresh | 10% | 16% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The dominant vetiver, mossy, and woody facets make it perfect for spring and especially fall when earthy, green, and spicy notes shine. Its freshness allows for summer use on cooler days but it may lack the warmth for deep winter.
Occasions
The elegant yet understated character and moderate projection make it ideal for the office and versatile for most occasions except sport. It is sophisticated for formal events but not overly bold or sweet for dates.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its clean, inoffensive, fresh spicy profile and subtle projection make it perfect for office or casual wear. It's often criticised for poor longevity, making it less ideal for occasions requiring strong impact like dates or formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fresh Spicy, Citrus, Aromatic accords and Pepper, Oakmoss notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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