Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire EDP

Description

Vetiver Extraordinaire puts Haitian vetiver at the center and lets it shine. Composed by Dominique Ropion for Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle in 2002, it frames the root with bitter orange, bergamot and pink pepper at the top and sandalwood, oakmoss, amber and musk underneath. The house describes it as elegant but witty, giving a serious material an easy lightness. It smells green, dry, slightly smoky and very clean, and it has become a reference point for vetiver fragrances.

Scent Character

Translation: a woody vetiver core with peppery spice and citrus freshness. The small smoky share is the natural earthy, smoky facet of vetiver in the drydown.

Fragrance Pyramid

• Top: Bitter Orange, Bergamot, Pink Pepper
• Heart: Haitian Vetiver
• Base: Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Amber, Musk

Performance

Longevity: Good, roughly 7–9 hours on skin.
Sillage: Moderate.
Projection: About arm's length for the first couple of hours, then closer.

An honest note: it wears refined rather than loud, which is why it works so well at the office.

Best Occasions & Season

Wearable all year, and especially good in Spring and Fall. Office, daytime and relaxed evenings. Marketed for men, but vetiver lovers of any gender wear it.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Dominique Ropion
House: Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, Paris, France
Launched: 2002

Try Before You Commit

Vetiver Extraordinaire is a fragrance people buy once and keep, so try it first. A hand-poured 1mL decant is $7.99. Our 1mL samples come in a 2mL vial filled halfway, so the vial will look half full. That is the correct amount.

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FAQ

What does it smell like?
Dry, green vetiver with bitter orange and pepper up top, settling into clean woods and moss.

Does it contain oud?
No. The faint smokiness comes from vetiver itself.

Is it good for the office?
Yes. It is clean and moderate in projection, one of the easiest vetivers to wear to work.

Is it men's or women's?
Marketed for men, but it suits anyone who enjoys vetiver.