James Heeley 2014 EDP

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Vetiver Veritas

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James Heeley Vetiver Veritas is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014. Vetiver Veritas opens with Mate and Lavender, settles into a heart of Grapefruit and Vetiver, and dries down to a base of Green Notes and Woody Notes. James Heeley's Vetiver Veritas carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This is vetiver in its purest form, so don't expect a crowd-pleaser. It's divisive, with some hailing it as the definitive vetiver experience and others finding it too raw, bitter, or just a bit boring. Definitely one for the hardcore vetiver fans.
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Vetiver Veritas Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mate59%
Lavender41%
Heartas listed
Vetiver63%
Grapefruit37%
Baseas listed
Green Notes50%
Woody Notes50%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its long-lasting nature means it needs a lighter hand for the office, but its natural, earthy character makes it great for casual daytime wear. It's a bit too raw for most formal settings, but its unique depth could work for a specific type of date.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Opens with an intriguing, almost medicinal blast of mate and lavender, giving it a sharp, herbal edge that some find mentholated. This quickly gives way to the star of the show: a profoundly earthy, dry Haitian vetiver, sometimes described as smoky or even rooty. A tart grapefruit note adds a touch of zest, preventing it from becoming too monolithic, before it settles into a woody, green base that lingers with a natural, unadorned quality.

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