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    Side by side

    Vetiver Royal Bourbon vs. Vetiver Bourbon

    Very similar
    New comparison

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Vetiver Royal Bourbon vs. Vetiver Bourbon
    Vetiver Royal BourbonVetiver Bourbon
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched19142022
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerHugo LambertMarc-Antoine Corticchiato
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Vetiver Royal Bourbon

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Green
    Fresh Spicy
    Earthy

    Vetiver Bourbon

    Woody
    Earthy
    Iris
    Powdery
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Amber
    Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    PeppermintThyme
    Angelica
    Heart
    IrisJuniperImmortelleTobacco
    VetiverItalian Orris RootClove
    Base
    LabdanumVetiverSandalwoodLeatherStyraxOakmoss
    Ambrette

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

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

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This isn't a fragrance that asks permission. The peppermint opening hits like a cold slap, then settles into something that smells like a well-worn library and damp earth.Vetiver Royal Bourbon
    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