Vétiver d'Hiver
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2008 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Meteore
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
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.
Louis Vuitton's Meteore is Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud's bright-citrus-and-Java-vetiver designer-niche from 2020 - sometimes called the spiritual successor to Davidoff Cool Water at a much higher price tier. No. 196 holds the triple-citrus opening cleanly; the original's particular metallic-mineral character is the part EV cannot replicate.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 30% | 95% |
| Floral | 5% | 25% |
| Fruity | 5% | 20% |
| Green | 8% | 55% |
| Sweet | 7% | 15% |
| Warm | 22% | 35% |
| Woody | 20% | 55% |
| Earthy | 19% | 60% |
| Animalic | 0% | 10% |
| Fresh | 20% | 90% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Triple-citrus and vetiver compositions belong in warm weather - summer and spring the strongest; cooler months still work because the vetiver provides earthy weight.
Occasions
Daytime-versatile - office, casual, summer-formal all natural; one of the genuinely sport-tolerant entries thanks to the citrus-vetiver freshness.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy accords and Bergamot, Mandarin notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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