Guerlain Vétiver, hour by hour

How it opens, settles and lingers on skin.

Lemon peel and pipe tobacco on a tweed sleeve at the office.

Main accordsaromatic, citrus, woody, earthy, fresh spicy

Vétiver by Guerlain, bottle pictured with its key notes: Bergamot, Lemon and Vetiver
  1. First spray0–15 min

  2. Heart15 min – 2 h

  3. Dry-down2 h – 7–12 h

Lasts
7–12 h
Long lasting
Sillage
Moderate, 2 of 4
When to wear

SeasonAutumnSpring

Time of dayOfficeDaytime

What wearers say

Votes from fragrance communities, most-voted answers first.

  • Longevity

    Most voted: 50%Long lasting

  • Sillage

    Most voted: 51%Moderate

  • Season

    Most voted: 31%Autumn

  • Time of day

    Most voted: 33%Office

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Longevity, 204 votes

  • Very weak2%4 votes
  • Weak6%12 votes
  • Moderate28%58 votes
  • Long lasting (Most voted)50%102 votes
  • Eternal14%28 votes

Sillage, 194 votes

  • Intimate11%22 votes
  • Moderate (Most voted)51%98 votes
  • Strong32%62 votes
  • Enormous6%12 votes

Season, 273 votes

  • Spring25%68 votes
  • Summer19%52 votes
  • Autumn (Most voted)31%85 votes
  • Winter25%68 votes

Time of day, 297 votes

  • Daytime29%85 votes
  • Office (Most voted)33%98 votes
  • Evening24%72 votes
  • Night out14%42 votes

Which size is right for you?

Every size is decanted from the same original bottle.

  • 3ml

    To discover it

    Price: Now €11.16Was €17.90SAVE 38%
    • Per ml: €3.72/ml
    • ≈60 sprays
    • 20 days of wear
  • 30ml

    To keep it

    • ≈600 sprays
    • 200 days of wear
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We buy our bottles from authorized EU distributors and directly from the brands, and 10ML decants every perfume itself.

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Why scent lovers try it with us before they buy the bottle.

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What a decant gives you that a bottle bought unsmelled can’t.

Why 10ML?
Blind buy
Authentic original perfume
Yes
Yes
Smell it on your skin before you buy
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No
Try several scents for one bottle’s price
Yes
No
Travel-ready atomiser
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No
No full bottle wasted if it’s not for you
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Guerlain Vétiver in plain words

What it smells like, how it wears and who it suits.

What it smells like

A sharp burst of grapefruit and lemon opens it clean and bright, then peppery spice and a dry tobacco note come through. It ends warm and woody with sandalwood and a soft, slightly sweet tonka finish.

How it wears

The perfume community reports long-lasting wear with moderate projection for most and strong for some. It stays steady through a working day.

When to wear it

Wearers pick it for autumn and spring, and above all for the office and the daytime. It is a reliable scent for working hours.

Who it suits

Suits men who like a classic, citrus-and-spice style with a dry, woody finish. It is understated and tidy, a good fit for people who prefer a quiet, grown-up scent.

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Sizes and price per ml

At 10ML, Guerlain Vétiver comes as 3ml for €11.16 (€3.72/ml), 10ml for €35.01 (€3.50/ml) and 30ml for €92.43 (€3.08/ml).

Frequently asked questions

What does Guerlain Vétiver smell like?

Guerlain Vétiver opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lemon and Orange. The heart brings Nutmeg, Pepper, Tobacco and Vetiver. It dries down to Patchouli, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Shoppers on fragrance communities describe its main accords as aromatic, citrus, woody, earthy and fresh spicy.

Is Guerlain Vétiver long lasting?

Shoppers on fragrance communities most often rate its longevity as long lasting (50% of votes), and 64% rate it long lasting or eternal. They most often rate its sillage as moderate (51% of votes). How long it lasts on you also depends on your skin and how much you apply.

Is Guerlain Vétiver good for summer?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it mainly for spring and autumn; summer takes only 19% of season votes.

Is Guerlain Vétiver good for winter?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it well for winter: winter takes 25% of season votes, close behind its most-voted season.

Is Guerlain Vétiver for day or night?

Shoppers on fragrance communities mostly wear it by day: 62% of time-of-day votes are for daytime or the office, 38% for evenings and nights out.

Can I wear Guerlain Vétiver to the office?

Yes. Shoppers on fragrance communities vote the office its most fitting time of day, with 33% of time-of-day votes.

Who makes Guerlain Vétiver?

Vétiver is made by Guerlain. It was launched in 1959. The concentration is Eau de Toilette.

How many wears is a 10ml decant of Guerlain Vétiver?

A 10ml decant of Guerlain Vétiver holds about 200 sprays, roughly 67 days of wear. The 3ml decant holds about 60 sprays, around 20 days. The 30ml decant holds about 600 sprays, around 200 days.

Which other Guerlain perfumes can I try?

Besides Guerlain Vétiver, 10ML has Shalimar Eau de Parfum, Mon Guerlain and La Petite Robe Noire from Guerlain, each decanted from the original bottle.

Is this Guerlain Vétiver decant the original perfume?

Yes. Every Guerlain Vétiver decant is filled by hand from an original Guerlain bottle, with nothing added or diluted, so it opens, dries down and lasts on your skin the way the bottle does. We sell only authentic originals.

Is Guerlain Vétiver fresh or warm?

Both: grapefruit and lemon give a clean, fresh start, then pepper, tobacco and sandalwood bring a dry warmth, so it moves from bright to woody.

Can women and men wear Guerlain Vétiver?

Yes: although it is a men's fragrance, its citrus, spice and sandalwood style is not tied to one gender, so women who like a dry, classic scent can wear it too.

Where can I buy Guerlain Vétiver as a decant?

At 10ML: Guerlain Vétiver comes as a 3ml, 10ml and 30ml decant, filled by hand from an original bottle. The 10ml decant costs €35.01 (€3.50/ml), and 10ML ships across the EU.

What is a decant?

A small amount of a perfume, taken from its original bottle and put into a travel atomiser. You get the real fragrance in a size that lets you live with it for days before you decide on the full bottle.

How does the money-back guarantee work?

If a scent isn’t right for you, get in touch within 30 days of it arriving and we’ll arrange a refund. Terms apply. See our refund policy.