Red Vetiver Eau de Parfum vs Vetiver di Java Eau de Toilette

Red Vetiver

Edp	Concentration	Edt
U	Gender	U
2008	Year	2013
££	Price Tier	£

Vetiver di Java

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Red Vetiver

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Red Vetiver

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.

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Our Verdict - Vetiver di Java

A hard-to-find Italian gem, this vetiver-citrus blend is a crowd-pleaser for its smooth, creamy drydown, but be prepared to re-apply if you want it to last.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	16%	16%
Floral	0%	3%
Fruity	2%	1%
Green	6%	8%
Sweet	6%	13%
Warm	19%	9%
Woody	38%	42%
Earthy	27%	16%
Animalic	0%	0%
Fresh	13%	12%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Red Vetiver EdP

Vetiver di Java EdT

Notes

Only in Vetiver di Java

Bergamot 38% Lemon Verbena 33% Star Anise 30%

Shared Notes

Vetiver 24% vs 56%

Only in Red Vetiver

Grapefruit 19% Pepper 17% Cedar 15% Patchouli 12% Peru Balsam 12%

Only in Vetiver di Java

Woody 44%

Only in Vetiver di Java

Cedar 59% Tonka Bean 41%

Accords

Red Vetiver Vetiver di Java

100%

Woody

100%

76%

Aromatic

70%

65%

Citrus

71%

70%

Fresh Spicy

45%

65%

Earthy

52%

49%

Warm Spicy

48%

Balsamic

45%

Patchouli

Anis

45%

Woody shared

100%

Aromatic shared

76%

70%

Citrus shared

65%

71%

Fresh Spicy shared

70%

45%

Earthy shared

65%

52%

Warm Spicy

49%

Balsamic

48%

Patchouli

45%

Anis

45%

Performance

Red Vetiver Vetiver di Java

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Short (2-4h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Red Vetiver

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

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.

Vetiver di Java

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its fresh, clean profile makes it suitable for office and casual wear, though its weaker longevity means you'll want to top up. It's too subtle for a formal affair and only moderately appropriate for a date. It's good for a workout due to its freshness but will disappear quickly.