Original Vetiver
CreedEau de Parfum2004
Side by side
Original Vetiver vs. Vetiver Bourbon
Original Vetiver peaks in spring, while Vetiver Bourbon belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Original Vetiver | Vetiver Bourbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2004 | 2003 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Erwin Creed, Olivier Creed | — |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Original Vetiver
Woody
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Powdery
Earthy
Musky
Amber
Vetiver Bourbon
Aromatic
Woody
Citrus
Earthy
Herbal
Fresh Spicy
Mossy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotVetiver leafBitter OrangeMandarin Orange
ArtemisiaBergamotCorianderLemon
Heart
CorianderPink PepperWhite Pepper
VetiverOrange Blossom
Base
VetiverMuskAmbergrisSandalwood
OakmossSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Original Vetiver | Vetiver Bourbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Fresh vetiver interpretations tend to feel one-note. Original Vetiver avoids this trap by returning to a deeper, rootier vetiver alongside sandalwood and musk.Original Vetiver
For those who've always wanted vetiver but found the usual suspects too tame, too polished, too safe, this is the version that goes all the way. The earthy vegetal character that divides opinion here.Vetiver Bourbon