de Vétyver Eau de Toilette bottle de Vétyver
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2001 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Vitesse Eau de Parfum bottle Vitesse

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - de Vétyver
This discontinued classic is the vetiver for people who don't 'do' vetiver. Smooth, warm, and sophisticated rather than rooty or grassy, it's widely adored - a hidden gem that's sadly missed by many.
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Our Verdict - Vitesse
Vitesse is a generally pleasant, versatile, and likeable scent, although it might not inspire devotion. It's a solid, manly choice, but don't expect it to stick around all day.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 28% 19%
Floral 2% 4%
Fruity 2% 3%
Green 5% 8%
Sweet 5% 8%
Warm 19% 19%
Woody 33% 24%
Earthy 16% 17%
Animalic 6% 9%
Fresh 18% 22%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
de Vétyver EdT
Vitesse EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 52% vs 23%
Lemon 47% vs 21%
Shared Notes
Nutmeg 57% vs 37%
Only in de Vétyver
Guaiac Wood 43%
Only in Vitesse
Mint 37% Birch 26%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 44% vs 21%
Cedar 31% vs 26%
Leather 23% vs 30%
Only in Vitesse
Patchouli 22%

Accords

de Vétyver Vitesse
100%
Woody
91%
49%
Citrus
100%
69%
Aromatic
76%
Leather
75%
66%
Fresh Spicy
73%
Green
60%
56%
Earthy
51%
Patchouli
51%
Smoky
51%
Woody shared
100%
91%
Citrus shared
49%
100%
Aromatic shared
69%
76%
75%
Fresh Spicy shared
66%
73%
60%
Earthy shared
56%
51%
51%
51%

Performance

de Vétyver Vitesse
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

de Vétyver

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate projection and warm, inviting character make it excellent for casual wear and dates, without being overpowering. While not ideal for formal events due to its earthiness, the refined blend works well for office settings where subtlety is appreciated.

Vitesse

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its versatile and pleasant nature makes it suitable for most casual and office settings, as noted in reviews. However, its perceived lack of longevity and robust sillage, combined with its fresh and woody profile, lowers its suitability for formal events where a more enduring presence is desired.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
91%
Accord
77%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy accords and Leather, Vetiver notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

de Vétyver
Vitesse
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