Miller Harris 2006 EDP

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Vetiver Bourbon

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Miller Harris Vetiver Bourbon is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2006. Vetiver Bourbon opens with Vetiver, settles into a heart of Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Oakmoss. Miller Harris's Vetiver Bourbon carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

A legendary, if tragically discontinued, vetiver with a cult following. Not for the faint of heart or the beginner, this one demands patience but rewards with unparalleled depth and a truly masculine, sensual dry-down often described as unique and irreplaceable.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Classic
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Vetiver Bourbon Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Vetiver100%
Heartas listed
Patchouli100%
Baseas listed
Oakmoss49%
Amber26%
Musk25%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its bold and complex nature makes it less suitable for casual or office wear, where it might be too strong for colleagues. However, the deep, sensual dry-down is perfect for intimate dates and special evening events, lending an air of sophisticated mystery when dressed formally.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • 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

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated Miller Harris says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Vetiver Bourbon plunges into a rich, dry, and almost dusty opening of pure vetiver, immediately grounded by an earthy patchouli. As it settles, a complex symphony of damp, mossy oakmoss emerges, intertwining with subtle amber and musk for a smooth, alluring warmth. This isn't a bright, crisp vetiver; it's a deep, introspective scent, evoking the very essence of damp earth and verdant forests, with an almost leathery, smoky undertone that lingers mystifyingly.

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