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    Side by side

    Vetiver vs. Madagaskar

    Vetiver by Guerlain bottle

    Vetiver

    Guerlain
    Eau de Toilette2000
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Vetiver peaks in spring, while Madagaskar belongs to summer. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Vetiver vs. Madagaskar
    VetiverMadagaskar
    ConcentrationEau de Toilette
    Launched20002023
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerHiram GreenJulien Plos
    Best seasonSpringSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Vetiver

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Citrus
    Earthy
    Smoky
    Fresh Spicy
    Soft Spicy
    Tobacco

    Madagaskar

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Fresh Spicy
    Musky
    Earthy
    Patchouli
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotLemonMandarin OrangeOrange
    BergamotCardamom
    Heart
    NutmegBlack PepperPepper
    GeraniumCypress
    Base
    VetiverTobaccoTonka Bean
    PatchouliVetiverCedarMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Vetiver vs. Madagaskar
    VetiverMadagaskar
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    Madagaskar earns its name. Vetiver drives the composition, but the journey from cardamom spice through cypress and into cedarwood is what keeps this one interesting.Madagaskar

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Vetiver vs. Madagaskar
    VetiverMadagaskar
    0.27 oz$16.09fragrancenet
    5.07 oz$108.49fragrancenet

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