Goutal 1985 EDT

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Vetiver

by Annick Goutal , Henri Sorsana

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Goutal Vetiver is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1985, created by Annick Goutal and Henri Sorsana. Vetiver opens with Salt, settles into a heart of Spicy Notes and Vetiver, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, and Tobacco. Goutal's Vetiver carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This is a brilliantly divisive vetiver for those bored of the classics. It's raw, unapologetic, and boasts a unique salty, oceanic edge that screams 'love it or hate it'. Definitely not for everyone, but a masterpiece for those who get it.
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Vetiver Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Salt100%
Heartas listed
Vetiver61%
Spicy Notes39%
Baseas listed
Tobacco41%
Sandalwood31%
Tonka Bean29%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its unique, somewhat wild character with moderate longevity and sillage makes it less ideal for formal or office settings. However, its natural, oceanic vibe is perfect for casual wear, especially outdoors, and its distinctive nature lends itself well to a memorable date.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Annick Goutal's Vetiver opens with a bracing, almost brutal blast of iodine-rich sea salt, evoking windswept coastlines and driftwood. This marine intensity quickly melds with the raw, earthy, and sometimes slightly sour character of vetiver, enhanced by subtle spicy notes. As it settles, a comforting base of creamy sandalwood and a whisper of tobacco emerges, grounded by a hint of tonka bean, creating a complex, rugged yet refined dry down.

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