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Vetiver Oriental

by Christopher Sheldrake

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Serge Lutens Vetiver Oriental is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2004, created by Christopher Sheldrake. Vetiver Oriental opens with Oakmoss and Iris, settles into a heart of Dark Chocolate, Vetiver, and Guaiac Wood, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Labdanum. Serge Lutens's Vetiver Oriental carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Serge Lutens' Vetiver Oriental is a polarizing beast; some rave about its unique chocolate-vetiver blend as a sophisticated masterpiece, others find it a weak, bog-standard amber or too intensely masculine. It's not for everyone, but if it clicks, it truly clicks.
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Vetiver Oriental Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Accords

Woody
100%
Earthy
70%
Amber
65%
Powdery
60%
Aromatic
55%
Mossy
50%

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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 Fall Winter

A cold-and-transitional-weather scent. The earthy vetiver, dark cocoa, and resinous amber-labdanum drydown read richest in autumn, with the dry-herbal opening keeping it wearable into spring and winter. The depth is too heavy for high summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its refined, dark, slightly masculine character and close-to-skin sillage make it a strong formal and date-night pick and a quietly sophisticated office option, while casual everyday wear suits its understated projection. It lacks the freshness for sport.

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Vetiver Oriental opens with a bold, earthy vetiver, quickly mellowing into a complex mid of dark, unsweetened chocolate and powdery iris. Guaiac wood and creamy sandalwood add depth, while a drydown of rich amber, patchouli-like oakmoss, and labdanum lends a smoky, balsamic sweetness. It's a compelling tug-of-war between green, woody earthiness and refined, dark gourmand warmth.

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