Green
Vintage/old school
Woody
Notesangelica rootbourbon vetiverdamp earth accordrosewoodvetiver
Tags
#fresh
#smoky
Style
for him
From the fields of Indonesia and the islands of La Réunion, the deep, intense fragrance of Vetiver Bourbon with its bitter, green, sensually smoky features. A base of aromatic woods, with touches of Rosewood, Angelica root and Poppy.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Think of returning from a brisk walk along rain-darkened paths, the cuffs of a cotton jacket still cool. The bitter greenery and earthy smoke suit that transition indoors: alert and composed, with a traditional woody character that feels more grounded than polished.
How to wear
Start with one or two sprays on skin in mild spring or autumn weather. Moderate temperatures offer a useful balance between its fresh aromatic opening and smoky, earthy woods; in summer heat, apply lightly to keep the bitter green character from feeling too dense. Try an initial application before adding more.
Who it’s for
For those who enjoy rooty vetiver, bitter greens and aromatic woods rather than sweet or plush fragrances. Its smoky earthiness and classical herbal structure will appeal to tastes shaped by traditional woody perfumery, with an appreciation for texture over gloss.
Release year
1994, reissued 2013–2014
The nose
Lorenzo Villoresi is the founder and perfumer of the independent Florentine house bearing his name. His work draws on extensive raw-material exploration, classical perfumery and an interest in the aromatic traditions of different cultures. His repertoire spans focused ingredient studies and more enveloping compositions, including the powdery Teint de Neige. In Vetiver, he places the root’s bitter, green and smoky facets at the centre, surrounding them with aromatic herbs, spices and woods rather than treating vetiver as a background accent.
Lorenzo Villoresi’s story
Lorenzo Villoresi approaches fragrance as an independent craft rooted in material quality, cultural curiosity and personal expression. The Florentine house favours carefully controlled production and restrained, enduring design, giving its perfumer freedom to explore ingredients rather than follow marketing-led briefs.
Vetiver’s concept
Vetiver belongs to the house’s ingredient-centred approach to classical perfumery. Its concept evokes the fields of Indonesia and La Réunion, exploring Bourbon vetiver through bitter greenery, smoky depth and aromatic woods. Rosewood, angelica root and poppy nuances enrich the descriptive portrait without displacing the central material.
Extra info
Angelica root and poppy appear in the house’s descriptive prose but not in its formal note pyramid, which includes an unusual celery note in the heart. The Vintage Collection edition is dated differently by specialist databases, while Vetiver remains available as an Eau de Toilette in the house’s signature hexagonal bottle.
Notesangelica rootbourbon vetiverdamp earth accordrosewoodvetiver
Tags
#fresh
#smoky
Style
for him
From the fields of Indonesia and the islands of La Réunion, the deep, intense fragrance of Vetiver Bourbon with its bitter, green, sensually smoky features. A base of aromatic woods, with touches of Rosewood, Angelica root and Poppy.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Think of returning from a brisk walk along rain-darkened paths, the cuffs of a cotton jacket still cool. The bitter greenery and earthy smoke suit that transition indoors: alert and composed, with a traditional woody character that feels more grounded than polished.
How to wear
Start with one or two sprays on skin in mild spring or autumn weather. Moderate temperatures offer a useful balance between its fresh aromatic opening and smoky, earthy woods; in summer heat, apply lightly to keep the bitter green character from feeling too dense. Try an initial application before adding more.
Who it’s for
For those who enjoy rooty vetiver, bitter greens and aromatic woods rather than sweet or plush fragrances. Its smoky earthiness and classical herbal structure will appeal to tastes shaped by traditional woody perfumery, with an appreciation for texture over gloss.
Release year
1994, reissued 2013–2014
The nose
Lorenzo Villoresi is the founder and perfumer of the independent Florentine house bearing his name. His work draws on extensive raw-material exploration, classical perfumery and an interest in the aromatic traditions of different cultures. His repertoire spans focused ingredient studies and more enveloping compositions, including the powdery Teint de Neige. In Vetiver, he places the root’s bitter, green and smoky facets at the centre, surrounding them with aromatic herbs, spices and woods rather than treating vetiver as a background accent.
Lorenzo Villoresi’s story
Lorenzo Villoresi approaches fragrance as an independent craft rooted in material quality, cultural curiosity and personal expression. The Florentine house favours carefully controlled production and restrained, enduring design, giving its perfumer freedom to explore ingredients rather than follow marketing-led briefs.
Vetiver’s concept
Vetiver belongs to the house’s ingredient-centred approach to classical perfumery. Its concept evokes the fields of Indonesia and La Réunion, exploring Bourbon vetiver through bitter greenery, smoky depth and aromatic woods. Rosewood, angelica root and poppy nuances enrich the descriptive portrait without displacing the central material.
Extra info
Angelica root and poppy appear in the house’s descriptive prose but not in its formal note pyramid, which includes an unusual celery note in the heart. The Vintage Collection edition is dated differently by specialist databases, while Vetiver remains available as an Eau de Toilette in the house’s signature hexagonal bottle.