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    Side by side

    Vetiver Bourbon vs. Vetiver Royal Bourbon

    Very similar
    New comparison

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Vetiver Bourbon vs. Vetiver Royal Bourbon
    Vetiver BourbonVetiver Royal Bourbon
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20221914
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerMarc-Antoine CorticchiatoHugo Lambert
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Vetiver Bourbon

    Woody
    Earthy
    Iris
    Powdery
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Amber
    Floral

    Vetiver Royal Bourbon

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Green
    Fresh Spicy
    Earthy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Angelica
    PeppermintThyme
    Heart
    VetiverItalian Orris RootClove
    IrisJuniperImmortelleTobacco
    Base
    Ambrette
    LabdanumVetiverSandalwoodLeatherStyraxOakmoss

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Vetiver Bourbon vs. Vetiver Royal Bourbon
    Vetiver BourbonVetiver Royal Bourbon
    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
    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