Karl Lagerfeld 2017 EDT

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Bois de Vetiver

by Christophe Raynaud

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Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vetiver is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2017, created by Christophe Raynaud. Bois de Vetiver opens with Blood Orange, Grapefruit, and Mint, settles into a heart of Vetiver, Rose, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Musk, Patchouli, and Ambroxan. Karl Lagerfeld's Bois de Vetiver carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This budget-friendly freshie punches well above its weight in scent quality, but its weak projection and longevity are a constant source of frustration. You'll love the smell, but hate how quickly it disappears.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
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Bois de 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile, coupled with moderate-to-weak performance, makes it perfect for the office, casual wear, or even after a gym session. It's too subtle for formal events or a date where you want to make a strong impression.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Bois de Vetiver opens with a zesty burst of blood orange and grapefruit, brightened by a hint of cool mint. As the initial citrus fades, a fresh, almost dewy rose emerges, intertwined with a soft, clean vetiver that's far from earthy or dirty. The base settles into a smooth, musky accord with a touch of ambroxan, creating an easy-going and modern scent profile that's remarkably elegant for its price point.

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