Top notes Top notes - They develop straight after you put the fragrance on. They create the first impression and tend to be quite intense, but not long-lasting. | Bergamot, Juniper Berries, Orange |
Middle notes Middle notes - The heart of the fragrance comes out after a couple of minutes when the head of the scent fades away. These notes usually last around 2 to 3 hours. | Vetiver, Nutmeg, Iris |
Base notes Base notes - The last and often longest part of the fragrance's evolution on your skin. Takes anywhere from 4 hours to over a day. | Smoky Notes, Licorice, Tonka Beans |
| Fragrance category | aromatic, woody |
To reinterpret Vétiver’s iconic fragrance, Guerlain’s perfumers have turned to the world of spirits as an inspiration. Drawing upon the emblematic notes and the spellbinding yet bold aesthetic of this world that shares so much with perfumery, this fragrance is crafted from an exceptional selection of highly concentrated ingredients, to create a scent of unparalleled seduction.
Composed much like a gin, Vétiver Le Parfum opens with slightly bitter, aromatic notes of juniper berry. Invigorating and energizing, an exceptional vetiver essence follows, revealing its freshest facets. Distilled from vetiver roots, this noble ingredient showcases the full depth of vetiver’s woody tones. Blended with captivating smoky notes and the addictive Tonka bean, beloved by Guerlain, the result is a fragrance that reveals a sublime balance of brightness and earthiness, power and elegance.
"For Vétiver Le Parfum, I created an even more aromatic and intense opening with juniper berries, coriander and licorice. All in the spirit of infused gin." - Delphine Jelk, Guerlain Perfumer