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    Side by side

    Wild Vetiver vs. Carmen

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Wild Vetiver rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Carmen projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Wild Vetiver vs. Carmen
    Wild VetiverCarmen
    Launched20262026
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerNicolas BonnevilleEmilie Bouge
    Best seasonSummerFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Wild Vetiver

    Aromatic
    Rose
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Citrus
    Floral
    Soft Spicy
    Fruity

    Carmen

    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Earthy
    Mossy
    Patchouli
    Leather
    Tobacco

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotPink PepperSichuan Pepper
    BergamotGrapefruitRum
    Heart
    GeraniumRoseBlackcurrant
    CloveLeatherOak woodTobacco
    Base
    AmberwoodVetiverCedarwood
    AmbroxanLabdanumMossPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Wild Vetiver vs. Carmen
    Wild VetiverCarmen
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    It's lighter than expected. That surprises people. The vetiver isn't heavy or smoky, it's clean, green, earthy in the way damp soil smells after rain. Some find that a disappointment.Wild Vetiver
    Carmen is not a polite fragrance. It starts as a cocktail and ends as a campfire, with leather and clove doing the heavy lifting in between. If you want something safe, look elsewhere.Carmen