Essence No. 6 Vetiver
Elie SaabEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
Essence No. 6 Vetiver vs. Grey Vetiver
Is Essence No. 6 Vetiver better than Grey Vetiver?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Grapefruit
woodyaromaticcitrusearthywarm spicygreenfresh spicy
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 Essence No. 6 Vetiver and Grey Vetiver?
| Essence No. 6 Vetiver | Grey Vetiver | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Francis Kurkdjian | Harry Frémont |
| Best season | Spring | — |
Scent DNA
How do Essence No. 6 Vetiver and Grey Vetiver smell?
Essence No. 6 Vetiver
Woody
Aromatic
Citrus
Earthy
Warm Spicy
Green
Fresh Spicy
Grey Vetiver
Fresh
Green
Aromatic
Earthy
Woody
Citrus
White Floral
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Essence No. 6 Vetiver and Grey Vetiver share?
Top
GrapefruitLavenderTarragon
GrapefruitOrange BlossomSageWoody Notes
Heart
Cashmere WoodGeraniumBergamotViolet
NutmegOrris RootIrisAllspice
Base
Java VetiverPapyrusClove
VetiverOakmossWoodsy NotesAmberwoodAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
GeraniumLavenderViolet
IrisOrange Blossom
Citric Notes
GrapefruitBergamot
Grapefruit
Green Notes
Java VetiverPapyrus
Vetiver
Spicy Notes
Clove
NutmegAllspice
Herbaceous Notes
Tarragon
Sage
Where they fit
When and where do Essence No. 6 Vetiver and Grey Vetiver work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Essence No. 6 Vetiver or Grey Vetiver?
| Essence No. 6 Vetiver | Grey Vetiver | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Essence No. 6 Vetiver and Grey Vetiver?
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
This is vetiver for someone who's done with the stuff that announces itself. Harry Frémont made a deliberate choice here: restraint over projection. The result is a fragrance that rewards proximity.Grey Vetiver
The hunt
Where to buy Essence No. 6 Vetiver and Grey Vetiver
| Essence No. 6 Vetiver | Grey Vetiver | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | — | $133.69fragrancenet |
| 100ml | — | $237.99fragrancenet |
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