Basso Eau de Parfum bottle Basso
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U Gender U
2022 Year 2012
££££ Price Tier £££££
Vetiver Eau de Parfum bottle Vetiver

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Basso
This is a seriously polarising scent: some love its unique twist on a classic, claiming it elevates the Terre d'Hermes DNA to new heights, while others dismiss it as an overpriced clone with little originality. You'll either adore its refined, woody-citrus freshness or wonder why you didn't just stick with the original.
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Our Verdict - Vetiver
Roja Dove's Vetiver is a divisive scent, hailed by fans as 'the ultimate' yet slammed by critics as overpriced and unoriginal. Expect a battle in the comments section nearly as rich as the fragrance itself.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 28% 30%
Floral 15% 31%
Fruity 5% 3%
Green 8% 10%
Sweet 10% 11%
Warm 15% 9%
Woody 14% 9%
Earthy 11% 9%
Animalic 4% 4%
Fresh 19% 21%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Basso EdP
Vetiver EdP

Notes

Only in Basso
Grapefruit 100%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 14% vs 14%
Cedar 11% vs 9%
Pepper 11% vs 8%
Oakmoss 10% vs 9%
Guaiac Wood 9% vs 8%
Nutmeg 8% vs 7%
Galbanum 8% vs 7%

Accords

Basso Vetiver
100%
Woody
100%
75%
Aromatic
94%
65%
Citrus
86%
67%
Fresh Spicy
75%
58%
Earthy
67%
47%
Green
56%
46%
Mossy
48%
Amber
47%
45%
Floral
Woody shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
75%
94%
Citrus shared
65%
86%
Fresh Spicy shared
67%
75%
Earthy shared
58%
67%
Green shared
47%
56%
Mossy shared
46%
48%
47%
45%

Performance

Basso Vetiver
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Basso

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its refined, clean, and elegant profile makes Basso highly suitable for formal and office settings, especially given its strong yet not overwhelming projection. While it can be worn casually, some find its intensity a bit much, and the sophisticated woody-earthy accords aren't ideal for sport.

Vetiver

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its refined, woody-earthy character and moderate sillage make it suitable for formal and office settings where a touch of elegance is appreciated, though some find it a bit too potent initially. It's too sophisticated for sport, but its versatile nature makes it a good choice for dates and smart casual events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
92%
Notes
93%
Accord
91%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Aromatic, Citrus accords and Labdanum, Pepper notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Basso
Vetiver
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