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    Vetyver vs. Eau Sauvage Cologne

    Vetyver by Nicolai bottle

    Vetyver

    Nicolai
    Eau de Toilette2004
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Eau Sauvage Cologne rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Vetyver vs. Eau Sauvage Cologne
    VetyverEau Sauvage Cologne
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteCologne
    Launched20042015
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerPatricia de NicolaiFrançois Demachy
    Best seasonSummerSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Vetyver

    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Woody
    Earthy
    Yellow Floral

    Eau Sauvage Cologne

    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Green
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Lemon PetitgrainMandarin OrangeMint
    BergamotGrapefruitMandarin Orange
    Heart
    VetiverCuminBlack PepperCloveYlang-Ylang
    PetitgrainHedioneGalbanumPink Pepper
    Base
    TobaccoTonka BeanOakmossMusk
    Vetiver

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Vetyver vs. Eau Sauvage Cologne
    VetyverEau Sauvage Cologne
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Not for those who want their vetiver diluted to something polite. This is the real thing, rooty and mineral and uncompromising. For men who know exactly what they want.Vetyver
    Dior made the smart call here. Strip it to the bright stuff, let it breathe, and trust that quality ingredients don't need to shout. This is the one to reach for when 'fresh' feels like a dare.Eau Sauvage Cologne