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Vetyver Cologne bottle Vetyver EDC
EDC Concentration EDP
U Gender U
1995 Year 2016
££££ Price Tier ££
Botanical Essence No. 15 Eau de Toilette bottle Botanical Essence No. 15 EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Vetyver EDC
This is a clean, crisp vetiver that's been tragically discontinued. It's universally loved for its fresh, aromatic take on vetiver, though some find its performance a bit underwhelming without clever layering.
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Our Verdict - Botanical Essence No. 15 EDP
Botanical Essence No. 15 delivers a refreshing yet robust scent, making it ideal for both office settings and casual outings.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Vetyver EDC
Botanical Essence No. 15 EDP

Notes

Only in Botanical Essence No. 15
Bergamot 53% Petitgrain 47%
Only in Vetyver
Nutmeg 100%
Only in Botanical Essence No. 15
Pink Pepper 41% Clove 35% Cinnamon 24%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 100% vs 38%
Only in Botanical Essence No. 15
Patchouli 33% Tonka Bean 28%

Accords

Vetyver Botanical Essence No. 15
100%
Aromatic
82%
Citrus
70%
76%
Fresh Spicy
80%
73%
Woody
60%
67%
Earthy
40%
50%
Anis
46%
Sweet
100%
Citrus shared
82%
70%
Fresh Spicy shared
76%
80%
Woody shared
73%
60%
Earthy shared
67%
40%
50%
46%

Performance

Vetyver Botanical Essence No. 15
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Vetyver

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its clean and fresh profile makes it perfect for casual and office wear, with reviewers noting its invigorating quality for post-gym. While adaptable, its subtle nature means it might get lost in formal or more intimate date settings without strong performance.

Botanical Essence No. 15

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Summer Winter

The rich and spicy notes make it fitting for the cooler temperatures of fall and winter, while the citrus top notes keep it versatile for spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

It has a moderate projection suitable for office settings and a charming character that suits dating and formal occasions as well.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, fresh spicy, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Vetyver EDC
Botanical Essence No. 15 EDP
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