Red Vetiver
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2008 | Year | 2017 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
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Which Should You Buy?
If you're after a Terre d'Hermes EDT alternative with serious oomph, Montale Red Vetiver is your ticket. Expect a bolder, spicier take on the classic vetiver-citrus profile, though there's some debate over new batch performance.
A solid, familiar, woody-spicy scent that some find a bit generic, but it's a dependable and well-behaved choice for the office and casual wear. Not groundbreaking, but reliably good.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 16% | 9% |
| Floral | 0% | 0% |
| Fruity | 2% | 10% |
| Green | 6% | 10% |
| Sweet | 6% | 10% |
| Warm | 19% | 21% |
| Woody | 38% | 34% |
| Earthy | 27% | 22% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 13% | 12% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its robust projection and long-lasting nature, particularly in older batches, make it less ideal for the office but great for casual and date settings. The woody, spicy accords lend themselves well to everyday wear, but it's perhaps too loud for very formal events or high-intensity sport.
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and longevity make it suitable for office environments, especially given its clean and balanced woody-spicy profile. The approachable scent profile and confidence-boosting nature mentioned by reviewers lend it well to casual settings and dates, though its formality is somewhat limited.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy accords and Vetiver, Cedar notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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