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| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2008 | Year | 2013 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Sultan Vetiver
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A truly gorgeous, classic woody-leather scent, but don't bother with anything but vintage bottles. Newer formulations are watery disappointments, a shadow of their former glory, with atrocious performance that truly lets the side down.
Sultan Vetiver is pure Marmite: you'll either adore its intense, earthy, almost dirty vetiver heart, or recoil from what some call musty, mouldy, or even 'toilet freshener'. This isn't a safe blind buy, so sample before committing to its unapologetic character.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 11% | 10% |
| Floral | 2% | 7% |
| Fruity | 2% | 1% |
| Green | 7% | 12% |
| Sweet | 10% | 15% |
| Warm | 17% | 17% |
| Woody | 38% | 33% |
| Earthy | 19% | 25% |
| Animalic | 16% | 9% |
| Fresh | 10% | 7% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
While the scent profile leans towards versatile, poor performance in current formulations means it's best for close encounters like dates or casual evening wear. It's too intimate for formal events and utterly unsuitable for sport.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its beast-mode performance and strong, distinctive vetiver character, Sultan Vetiver is too intense for most office settings. It excels in formal environments where its luxurious and bold nature can command attention without overwhelming, but is still versatile enough for casual wear if applied sparingly.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aromatic, Woody, Earthy accords and Leather, Vetiver notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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