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Pink Vetiver Eau de Toilette bottle Pink Vetiver EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2012 Year 2011
££ Price Tier £
Free Citizen Eau de Parfum bottle Free Citizen EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Pink Vetiver EDT
Pink Vetiver is a divisive scent that promises a lot but delivers... well, not much. It's too fragile and fleeting to truly impress, leaving most wishing for more substance for the price tag. Expect fresh, peppery vetiver that disappears almost as soon as it arrives.
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Our Verdict - Free Citizen EDP
Free Citizen tracks YSL L'Homme Libre, holding onto that fresh-spicy 'blue' masculine spine of bergamot, violet leaf and anise over a patchouli-vetiver base, though the dupe renders it flatter and skin-closer, with the original's herbal-spice lift simplified and longevity cut short.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Pink Vetiver EDT
Free Citizen EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Nutmeg 20% vs 46%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 100% vs 48%
Only in Free Citizen
Patchouli 52%

Accords

Pink Vetiver Free Citizen
100%
Aromatic
85%
Fresh
80%
77%
Woody
70%
66%
Earthy
65%
Warm Spicy
60%
58%
Musky
56%
Amber
Green
50%
Aromatic shared
100%
85%
80%
Woody shared
77%
70%
66%
Warm Spicy shared
65%
60%
58%
56%
50%

Performance

Pink Vetiver Free Citizen
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Pink Vetiver

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its fresh, clean profile makes it suitable for office and casual wear, though its poor longevity means frequent reapplication is needed. It lacks the impact for dates or formal events, and while sport-appropriate, its short lifespan lessens its utility.

Free Citizen

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The fresh-spicy citrus-aromatic profile suits spring and summer best, with enough spice to carry into autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Clean and versatile, it works well for office and casual daytime wear and even light sport.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Pink Vetiver EDT
Free Citizen EDP
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