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    Side by side

    08 Seylon vs. Vetiver Essence

    Very similar
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    Vetiver Essence rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while 08 Seylon projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: 08 Seylon vs. Vetiver Essence
    08 SeylonVetiver Essence
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum—
    Launched20122014
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerPhilippe RomanoEmilie Bevierre-Coppermann
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    08 Seylon

    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Woody
    Earthy
    Green
    Mossy
    Amber

    Vetiver Essence

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Earthy
    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Patchouli
    Coffee

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Bitter OrangeBergamotYuzu
    GrapefruitRed PepperPetitgrain
    Heart
    NutmegVermouthElemi Resin
    VetiverCardamomArabica CoffeeIris
    Base
    VetiverBenzoinOakmoss
    Tonka BeanHazelnut woodCedarPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: 08 Seylon vs. Vetiver Essence
    08 SeylonVetiver Essence
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some vetivers play it safe. This one doesn't. The opening is a tart, almost austere citrus that makes you pay attention, then the spice and bitter herbs take over and you're in something with actual.08 Seylon
    Vetiver Essence doesn't try to convert anyone. The vetiver is the point, earthy, almost tar-dark in the heart, there to be recognized by people who already know what they're looking for.Vetiver Essence