Vétiver d'Hiver Eau de Parfum bottle Vétiver d'Hiver
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2008 Year 2024
££££ Price Tier £
Imperium Absolu Eau de Parfum bottle Imperium Absolu

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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 - Imperium Absolu
A solid, fruit-forward freshie that punches well above its weight for the price. It's not groundbreaking but delivers good vibes that many will find instantly appealing, though some might find a soapy drydown.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 30% 24%
Floral 5% 5%
Fruity 5% 11%
Green 8% 7%
Sweet 7% 13%
Warm 22% 30%
Woody 20% 15%
Earthy 19% 15%
Animalic 0% 2%
Fresh 20% 19%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Vétiver d'Hiver EdP
Imperium Absolu EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 37% vs 26%
Lemon 34% vs 23%
Only in Vétiver d'Hiver
Mandarin 29%
Only in Imperium Absolu
Blackcurrant 27% Grapefruit 23%
Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 36% vs 31%
Cardamom 33% vs 23%
Only in Vétiver d'Hiver
Coriander 30%
Only in Imperium Absolu
Ginger 28% Cinnamon 16%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 64% vs 37%
Patchouli 35% vs 25%
Only in Imperium Absolu
Amber 38%

Accords

Vétiver d'Hiver Imperium Absolu
100%
Citrus
100%
73%
Aromatic
77%
44%
Fresh Spicy
70%
54%
Woody
61%
Fruity
58%
Amber
50%
47%
Earthy
47%
Fresh
46%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
73%
77%
Fresh Spicy shared
44%
70%
Woody shared
54%
61%
58%
50%
Earthy shared
47%
47%
46%

Performance

Vétiver d'Hiver Imperium Absolu
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.

Imperium Absolu

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh and clean profile makes it highly suitable for casual wear and sports, while its moderate projection keeps it office-appropriate. The underlying citrus and a hint of spice also lend it enough character for a relaxed date, though it's a bit too playful for formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
90%
Accord
78%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy accords and Vetiver, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Vétiver d'Hiver
Imperium Absolu
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