More about Guerlain Vétiver
Vétiver by Guerlain is a 1959 men's fragrance by Jean-Paul Guerlain, and Guerlain Vétiver is often described as the gentleman's vetiver, redefined for every era since. The top notes make a piquant citrus opening of bergamot, lemon, orange and grapefruit. At the heart sit vetiver itself with tobacco, pepper and nutmeg, giving the scent its dry, sophisticated core. The base notes of sandalwood, patchouli and tonka bean rest underneath and keep the finish smooth. The overall character is crisp, woody and elegant, the kind of scent that makes a room turn its head without ever raising its voice. Wearers reach for Vétiver mostly in fall, with spring and winter close behind, and the office is the top setting, followed by the day, though it also works in the evening. Think of it as a crisp, polished woody scent for work and everyday wear.
Featured Notes
Vétiver opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, Grapefruit, a heart of Vetiver, Tobacco, Pepper, Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Tonka Bean.
- Top Notes
- Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, Grapefruit
- Heart Notes
- Vetiver, Tobacco, Pepper, Nutmeg
- Base Notes
- Sandalwood, Patchouli, Tonka Bean
Longevity & Projection
Vétiver by Guerlain offers long-lasting longevity with moderate projection, best suited to fall and the office and daytime.
What does Vétiver smell like?
Vétiver opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, Grapefruit, develops into a heart of Vetiver, Tobacco, Pepper, Nutmeg, and settles into a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Tonka Bean. The top notes lead the first impression, the heart defines its character after a few minutes, and the base is what lingers longest on skin and clothing.
How long does Vétiver last?
Based on aggregated user reviews, Vétiver has long-lasting longevity with moderate projection. Performance varies with skin chemistry, season and how much you apply, so try a 2 ml or 5 ml decant first to see how it lasts on your skin before committing to a full bottle.
What's similar to Vétiver?
Fragrances with a similar character include Symphony, Terre d'Hermès, Sedley. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy Vétiver — and you can sample each as a 2 ml or 5 ml decant side by side before choosing a favourite.
Where can I buy Vétiver samples?
You can buy authentic Vétiver by Guerlain samples and decants at Scento, hand-decanted from original full-sized bottles sourced through authorised European retailers. Choose from the sizes currently available on this product page, order online, and get tracked delivery to 26 supported European countries — so you can wear the real fragrance before committing to a full bottle. Availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value.
Vétiver by Guerlain is a fragrance that opens with top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, Grapefruit, offers long-lasting longevity, projects with moderate sillage.




