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    Side by side

    Vetiver Bourbon vs. Original Vetiver

    Very similar
    New comparison

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Vetiver Bourbon vs. Original Vetiver
    Vetiver BourbonOriginal Vetiver
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20032004
    GenderMaleUnisex
    Perfumer—Erwin Creed, Olivier Creed
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Vetiver Bourbon

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Citrus
    Earthy
    Herbal
    Fresh Spicy
    Mossy

    Original Vetiver

    Woody
    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Powdery
    Earthy
    Musky
    Amber

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    ArtemisiaBergamotCorianderLemon
    BergamotVetiver leafBitter OrangeMandarin Orange
    Heart
    VetiverOrange Blossom
    CorianderPink PepperWhite Pepper
    Base
    OakmossSandalwood
    VetiverMuskAmbergrisSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Vetiver Bourbon vs. Original Vetiver
    Vetiver BourbonOriginal Vetiver
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    Fresh vetiver interpretations tend to feel one-note. Original Vetiver avoids this trap by returning to a deeper, rootier vetiver alongside sandalwood and musk.Original Vetiver