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    Side by side

    Carven Vetiver vs. Vetiver Extreme

    Strikingly similar
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Carven Vetiver vs. Vetiver Extreme
    Carven VetiverVetiver Extreme
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteExtreme
    Launched20092007
    GenderMaleMale
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Carven Vetiver

    Citrus
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Warm Spicy
    Earthy
    Herbal
    Lavender

    Vetiver Extreme

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Earthy
    Soft Spicy
    Anis
    Herbal

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Mandarin OrangeMintGeranium
    LemonBergamot
    Heart
    Fougère NotesLavenderAbsinthe
    NutmegBlack Pepper
    Base
    VetiverJuniper BerriesNutmegPatchouli
    VetiverCedarTonka Bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Carven Vetiver vs. Vetiver Extreme
    Carven VetiverVetiver Extreme
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Here's the thing about Carven Vetiver: it's the original. Created in 1957, it came before every other vetiver fragrance you're comparing it to. Some people want vetiver loud and aggressive.Carven Vetiver
    Veteran vetiver wearers call this the herbal one, the smoky one. It's vetiver without apology. The tarragon and anise in the top throw some people off.Vetiver Extreme