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    Side by side

    Alibi vs. Vetiver

    Alibi by V Canto bottle

    Alibi

    V Canto
    Eau de Parfum2015
    Clearly related
    Vetiver by Guerlain bottle

    Vetiver

    Guerlain
    Eau de Toilette2000
    New comparison

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Alibi vs. Vetiver
    AlibiVetiver
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20152000
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerPaolo TerenziHiram Green
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Alibi

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Leather
    Fresh Spicy

    Vetiver

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Citrus
    Earthy
    Smoky
    Fresh Spicy
    Soft Spicy
    Tobacco

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    SaltBergamotCypressMandarin Orange
    BergamotLemonMandarin OrangeOrange
    Heart
    PeatCedarwoodElemi ResinVetiver
    NutmegBlack PepperPepper
    Base
    BenzoinLeatherPatchouliMuskCashmere Wood
    VetiverTobaccoTonka Bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Alibi vs. Vetiver
    AlibiVetiver
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Built for someone who doesn't need to explain themselves. The vetiver and leather arrive like a second thought, then linger longer than the conversation. Bold enough to announce you.Alibi
    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

    Best price by size: Alibi vs. Vetiver
    AlibiVetiver
    0.27 oz$16.09fragrancenet
    5.07 oz$108.49fragrancenet

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