Pure Vetiver
AzzaroEau de Toilette2000
Side by side
Pure Vetiver vs. Essential
Essential rates higher with the community, while Pure Vetiver wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Pure Vetiver | Essential | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2000 | 2005 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Raphaël Haury | Laurent Bruyere |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Pure Vetiver
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Woody
Earthy
Warm Spicy
Green
Citrus
Lavender
Essential
Aromatic
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Green
Fruity
Woody
Warm Spicy
Soft Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
CardamomGingerGrapefruitBlack Pepper
BergamotTangerineTomato Leaf
Heart
LavenderArtemisiaAquatic Notes
Black PepperRose
Base
VetiverMaceRhubarb
SandalwoodPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Pure Vetiver | Essential | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Vetiver done the Azzaro way. This one opens bright, gets herbal, then settles into something mineral and calm. For the man who wants vetiver without announcing it.Pure Vetiver
Lacoste Essential doesn't try to be anything it isn't. The tomato leaf note is the divider, people either get it or they don't. For others, it's a breath of fresh air.Essential
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Pure Vetiver | Essential | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.67 oz | — | $8.95fragranceshop |
| 1.3 oz | — | $11.95fragranceshop |
| 2.5 oz | — | $43.62ecosmetics |
| 4.2 oz | — | $39.66ecosmetics |
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