Vetiver 46
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2006 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Sauvage Elixir
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Which Should You Buy?
Divisive yet magnetic, Vetiver 46 is Le Labo's smoky, spicy, and often misunderstood take on vetiver. It is not for everyone, but those who love it, really love it. Expect a powerful, old-school masculine vibe that either compels or repels.
The Essence Vault's interpretation of Dior's Sauvage Elixir (2021) - Francois Demachy's high-concentration spice-and-amber reworking of the Sauvage franchise into a dense, lacquered woody-aromatic, here translated into a budget reading with the licorice-cardamom-cinnamon spine still legible. Honest dupe-fidelity for autumn-winter evening wear.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 8% | 30% |
| Floral | 1% | 5% |
| Fruity | 0% | 10% |
| Green | 4% | 15% |
| Sweet | 14% | 35% |
| Warm | 33% | 90% |
| Woody | 31% | 85% |
| Earthy | 21% | 55% |
| Animalic | 4% | 20% |
| Fresh | 7% | 20% |
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Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its powerful and long-lasting projection, coupled with its distinct woody-amber profile, makes it unsuitable for the office. However, its sophisticated and sensual nature is perfect for dates and evening events, creating a memorable aura without being overly casual.
Seasons
Dense spice-amber-woody composition is autumn-winter natural; the licorice and amber read too heavy for summer warmth and lose their nuance.
Occasions
Bold masculine evening reading - dates, formal and casual-evening events suit. Sport is off the table; office acceptable at low dosage in colder months.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Aromatic, Warm Spicy accords and Amber, Vetiver notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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