Essence No. 6 Vetiver
Elie SaabEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
Essence No. 6 Vetiver vs. Vetiver Bourbon
Essence No. 6 Vetiver peaks in spring, while Vetiver Bourbon belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Essence No. 6 Vetiver | Vetiver Bourbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Francis Kurkdjian | Marc-Antoine Corticchiato |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Essence No. 6 Vetiver
Woody
Aromatic
Citrus
Earthy
Warm Spicy
Green
Fresh Spicy
Vetiver Bourbon
Woody
Earthy
Iris
Powdery
Aromatic
Musky
Amber
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
GrapefruitLavenderTarragon
Angelica
Heart
Cashmere WoodGeraniumBergamotViolet
VetiverItalian Orris RootClove
Base
Java VetiverPapyrusClove
Ambrette
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Essence No. 6 Vetiver | Vetiver Bourbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Most vetivers lean dark and smoky. This one's a September morning, dry, bright, translucent. Either it clicks or it doesn't. For those it speaks to, nothing else in the drawer will do.Essence No. 6 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