Vetiver Bourbon
Parfum d'EmpireEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Vetiver Bourbon vs. Essence No. 6 Vetiver
Vetiver Bourbon peaks in fall, while Essence No. 6 Vetiver belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Vetiver Bourbon | Essence No. 6 Vetiver | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 2015 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Marc-Antoine Corticchiato | Francis Kurkdjian |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Vetiver Bourbon
Woody
Earthy
Iris
Powdery
Aromatic
Musky
Amber
Floral
Essence No. 6 Vetiver
Woody
Aromatic
Citrus
Earthy
Warm Spicy
Green
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Angelica
GrapefruitLavenderTarragon
Heart
VetiverItalian Orris RootClove
Cashmere WoodGeraniumBergamotViolet
Base
Ambrette
Java VetiverPapyrusClove
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Vetiver Bourbon | Essence No. 6 Vetiver | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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
Most vetivers lean dark and smoky. This one's a September morning, dry, bright, translucent. Either it clicks or it doesn't. For those it speaks to, nothing else in the drawer will do.Essence No. 6 Vetiver