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    Side by side

    Napoléon 1815 vs. Vetiver

    Clearly related
    Vetiver by Guerlain bottle

    Vetiver

    Guerlain
    Eau de Toilette2000
    New comparison

    Vetiver wears longer on skin, while Napoléon 1815 projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Napoléon 1815 vs. Vetiver
    Napoléon 1815Vetiver
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20152000
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerCaroline de BoutinyHiram Green
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Napoléon 1815

    Citrus
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Patchouli
    Rose
    Green
    White Floral

    Vetiver

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Citrus
    Earthy
    Smoky
    Fresh Spicy
    Soft Spicy
    Tobacco

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Black PepperCitronMandarin Orange
    BergamotLemonMandarin OrangeOrange
    Heart
    RoseJasminePatchouli
    NutmegBlack PepperPepper
    Base
    SandalwoodVetiverVanilla
    VetiverTobaccoTonka Bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Napoléon 1815 vs. Vetiver
    Napoléon 1815Vetiver
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The rose arrives sooner than expected, and it doesn't ask permission. Some find that early floral presence grounding, even masculine. Others need an hour to recalibrate.Napoléon 1815
    Vetiver is one of perfumery's most misunderstood notes. Too often it plays a supporting role, the earthiness that grounds a floral or a tobacco blend. Vetiver puts the material front and center.Vetiver

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Napoléon 1815 vs. Vetiver
    Napoléon 1815Vetiver
    0.27 oz$16.09fragrancenet
    5.07 oz$108.49fragrancenet

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