Azzaro 2000 EDT

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Pure Vetiver

by Raphael Haury

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Azzaro Pure Vetiver is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2000, created by Raphael Haury. Pure Vetiver opens with Grapefruit, Pepper, Cardamom, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Sea Water, Lavender, and Artemisia, and dries down to a base of Rhubarb, Vetiver, and Nutmeg. Azzaro's Pure Vetiver carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a divisive throwback. If you're after a classic, clean, spicy aromatic that leans masculine, it's worth a sniff. Just don't expect a pure vetiver bomb, the name's a bit misleading.
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  • Classic
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  • Fresh
  • Warm
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Pure Vetiver Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its moderate projection and clean, inoffensive scent profile make it suitable for office wear, as noted by several reviewers. It's versatile enough for casual daytime but lacks the punch for formal events or intense sports.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a zesty, spicy kick of grapefruit, ginger, and black pepper, quickly softened by a cool, almost aquatic lavender and herbaceous artemisia. The dry down introduces a slightly tart rhubarb note that blends into a clean, smooth vetiver, warmed gently by nutmeg. It's less about raw, earthy vetiver and more about a polished, green aromatic experience.

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