Guerlain 1959 EDT

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Vetiver (Vintage Edition)

by Jean-Paul Guerlain

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Guerlain Vetiver (Vintage Edition) is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1959, created by Jean-Paul Guerlain. Vetiver (Vintage Edition) opens with Lemon, settles into a heart of Vetiver and Tobacco, and dries down to a base of Pepper and Nutmeg. Guerlain's Vetiver (Vintage Edition) carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This is Guerlain's legendary Vetiver, a true classic that still divides opinion. Whether you find it an unparalleled masterpiece or a dated concoction, its influence on perfumery is undeniable. Some find it a bit "old man" at first sniff, but many come to love its nuanced depth.
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  • Classic
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
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Vetiver (Vintage Edition) Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lemon100%
Heartas listed
Vetiver60%
Tobacco40%
Baseas listed
Nutmeg51%
Pepper49%

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 Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and classic, clean profile make it excellent for office and daily wear, as many reviews highlight. While elegant enough for formal events and dates, its earthy nature isn't universally romantic. It's too refined for active sport.

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

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 sharp, zesty lemon, quickly giving way to a heart of dry, earthy vetiver and a hint of fresh tobacco. As it settles, a warm, spicy drydown emerges with peppery nuances and a touch of nutmeg, grounding the green freshness. It's a journey from bright citrus to a sophisticated, woody warmth, with vetiver always at its core.

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