Perlier 2013 EDT

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Vetiver di Java

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Perlier Vetiver di Java is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2013. Vetiver di Java opens with Bergamot, Star Anise, and Lemon Verbena, settles into a heart of Woody Notes and Vetiver, and dries down to a base of Cedar and Tonka Bean. Perlier's Vetiver di Java carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A hard-to-find Italian gem, this vetiver-citrus blend is a crowd-pleaser for its smooth, creamy drydown, but be prepared to re-apply if you want it to last.
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Vetiver di Java Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot38%
Lemon Verbena33%
Star Anise30%
Heartas listed
Vetiver56%
Woody Notes44%
Baseas listed
Cedar59%
Tonka Bean41%

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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Fall

Its woody, citrus and aromatic composition leans towards spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean profile makes it suitable for office and casual wear, though its weaker longevity means you'll want to top up. It's too subtle for a formal affair and only moderately appropriate for a date. It's good for a workout due to its freshness but will disappear quickly.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., AQUA (WATER), PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), BENZOTRIAZOLYL DODECYL P-CRESOL, LIMONENE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, EUGENOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, LINALOOL, GERANIOL, TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES, ACETYL CEDRENE, CITRUS LIMON PEEL OIL, LINALYL ACETATE, POGOSTEMON CABLIN OIL, EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS OIL, PINENE, CITRUS AURANTIUM PEEL OIL, JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA OIL, BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE, PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS FLOWER OIL, LAVANDULA OIL/EXTRACT, GERANYLACETATE, TERPINOLENE.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

Ethics and formulation

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About

Opens with a bright, zesty burst of bergamot and lemon verbena, given an unexpected, intriguing twist by the subtle liquorice hint of star anise. This lively introduction soon settles into a heart of earthy, green vetiver, bolstered by a warm, dry woody accord. The base gently unfolds with grounding cedar and a touch of creamy sweetness from tonka bean, leaving a soft, comforting trail.

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