Frederic Malle
Vetiver Extraordinaire
What Vetiver Extraordinaire smells like
Bitter grapefruit and raw, swampy vetiver polished into a silky sheen, evoking refined gravity, for the intellectual's quiet study.
Feels like
Rain-soaked forest floor · A freshly sharpened pencil · The scent of damp earth after a storm · A polished mahogany desk · Crushed green leaves and black pepper · The cool, mineral scent of an old stone wall
Mood: Sophisticated, Grounded, Refined, Introspective, Vibrant
Where to wear it: Executive office, Autumn walk in a damp forest, Art gallery opening, High-end business lunch
Main accords
woody, aromatic, citrus, earthy, warm-spicy, fresh-spicy, powdery, mossy, musky
Notes
Top notes: Bitter Orange, Bergamot, Caraway, Pepper, Cardamom
Heart notes: Vetiver, Pink Pepper, Cloves, Incense, Licorice
Base notes: Cedar, Oakmoss, Myrhh, Sandalwood, Musk, Ambrette