Racquets Formula
Penhaligon'sEau de Toilette1989
Side by side
Racquets Formula vs. Vetiver
Vetiver wears longer on skin, while Racquets Formula projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Racquets Formula | Vetiver | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1989 | 2000 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Francis Pickthall | Hiram Green |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Racquets Formula
Woody
Yellow Floral
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Musky
Sweet
Mossy
Lavender
Vetiver
Aromatic
Woody
Citrus
Earthy
Smoky
Fresh Spicy
Soft Spicy
Tobacco
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
LavenderBergamotLemonGeranium
BergamotLemonMandarin OrangeOrange
Heart
Ylang-YlangCloveCedarRose
NutmegBlack PepperPepper
Base
OakmossMuskAmberIncenseVetiver
VetiverTobaccoTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Racquets Formula | Vetiver | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Powdery-green, built around linden blossom, a note most perfumers still avoid. The drydown leans into oakmoss and musk, warm and close to the skin. This is refined without being loud.Racquets Formula
Vetiver is one of perfumery's most misunderstood notes. Too often it plays a supporting role, the earthiness that grounds a floral or a tobacco blend. Vetiver puts the material front and center.Vetiver
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Racquets Formula | Vetiver | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | — | $16.09fragrancenet |
| 5.07 oz | — | $108.49fragrancenet |
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