Original Vetiver
CreedEau de Parfum2004
Side by side
Original Vetiver vs. Vetiver Bourbon
Is Original Vetiver better than Vetiver Bourbon?
Original Vetiver peaks in spring, while Vetiver Bourbon belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
BergamotCorianderVetiverSandalwood
woodycitrusfresh spicyaromaticearthy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Original Vetiver and Vetiver Bourbon?
| 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
How do Original Vetiver and Vetiver Bourbon smell?
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
What notes do Original Vetiver and Vetiver Bourbon share?
Top
BergamotVetiver leafBitter OrangeMandarin Orange
ArtemisiaBergamotCorianderLemon
Heart
CorianderPink PepperWhite Pepper
VetiverOrange Blossom
Base
VetiverMuskAmbergrisSandalwood
OakmossSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
BergamotBitter Orange
BergamotLemon
Spicy Notes
CorianderPink PepperWhite Pepper
Coriander
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Original Vetiver and Vetiver Bourbon work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Original Vetiver or Vetiver Bourbon?
| Original Vetiver | Vetiver Bourbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Original Vetiver and Vetiver Bourbon?
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
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