The Different Company 2006 EDP

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Sel de Vetiver

by Céline Ellena

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The Different Company Sel de Vetiver is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2006, created by Céline Ellena. Sel de Vetiver opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Vetiver, Geranium, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Salt and Iris. The Different Company's Sel de Vetiver carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This isn't your average vetiver. Sel de Vetiver is a divisive scent, some hail it as a unique masterpiece, others recoil from its sharp, chemical edge. Definitely try before you buy, but for the right nose, it's a refreshing escape.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Elegant
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Sel de Vetiver Eau de Parfum 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:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its fresh, clean, and often subtle sillage makes it ideal for office and casual wear, especially in warmer weather many reviewers mention. The occasional sharp or 'bleach-like' note mentioned by some could be off-putting in a formal setting, and moderate longevity might necessitate reapplication for an evening date.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Opens with a brisk pop of grapefruit and a hint of spicy cardamom, quickly delving into a heart of green, earthy vetiver. A unique salty accord washes over the composition, evoking the sea, while touches of geranium and ylang-ylang add a subtle floral grace. The dry down settles into a woody vetiver, grounded by iris, with that distinctive saline whisper lingering throughout.

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