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    Side by side

    Vetiver vs. Alibi

    Vetiver by Guerlain bottle

    Vetiver

    Guerlain
    Eau de Toilette2000
    Clearly related
    Alibi by V Canto bottle

    Alibi

    V Canto
    Eau de Parfum2015
    New comparison

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Vetiver vs. Alibi
    VetiverAlibi
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20002015
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerHiram GreenPaolo Terenzi
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Vetiver

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Citrus
    Earthy
    Smoky
    Fresh Spicy
    Soft Spicy
    Tobacco

    Alibi

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Leather
    Fresh Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotLemonMandarin OrangeOrange
    SaltBergamotCypressMandarin Orange
    Heart
    NutmegBlack PepperPepper
    PeatCedarwoodElemi ResinVetiver
    Base
    VetiverTobaccoTonka Bean
    BenzoinLeatherPatchouliMuskCashmere Wood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Vetiver vs. Alibi
    VetiverAlibi
    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
    Built for someone who doesn't need to explain themselves. The vetiver and leather arrive like a second thought, then linger longer than the conversation. Bold enough to announce you.Alibi

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Vetiver vs. Alibi
    VetiverAlibi
    0.27 oz$16.09fragrancenet
    5.07 oz$108.49fragrancenet

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