Eau de Vetyver

Name: Eau de Vetyver by Givenchy
Brand: Givenchy

1959 · For men · Citrus & Fresh

Eau de Vetyver by Givenchy was launched in 1959, a citrus & fresh fragrance for men. Its accord profile is led by aromatic, woody and earthy. Key notes: Vetiver.

At a glance

Dominant accords	aromatic, woody, earthy
Key notes	Vetiver
Community rating	4.47/5 from 101 votes

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Accord profile

aromatic30%woody24%earthy16%citrus15%soft spicy15%

Note pyramid

Top, heart and base notes as recorded for this composition. Each note links to every other fragrance in the database that uses it.

Heart notes

Vetiver

Base notes

About this fragrance

Written from the structured record above — note pyramid, accord weights, perfumer credit and era.

Givenchy's Eau de Vetyver, launched in 1959, is a woody fragrance for men that centers on vetiver in the heart, supported by a base of sandalwood and cedar. This vintage composition highlights the raw, earthy character of vetiver, wrapped in the creamy warmth of sandalwood and the dry, pencil-shaving facet of cedar. The absence of listed top notes suggests a direct, no-frills opening that quickly reveals the core accord. Collectors will appreciate its historical significance as an early masculine vetiver from a prestigious French house, though the exact perfumer remains unknown. The fragrance is best suited for those who enjoy unadorned, woody scents with a subtle aromatic freshness, ideal for daytime wear in cooler months. Its simplicity and focus on natural materials make it a quiet classic for the discerning vintage enthusiast.

中文簡介

Givenchy 於1959年推出的 Eau de Vetyver 是一款男士木質香水，以香根草為核心，搭配檀香與雪松的基調。呢支 vintage 香水突出香根草嘅泥土同草本氣息，檀香帶嚟 creamy 嘅溫暖，雪松就增添乾爽嘅木質感。雖然冇列出前調，但開場直接，好快就展現到主調。適合鍾意純粹木質香、追求自然材料嘅收藏家，尤其喺涼爽天氣嘅日間使用。佢嘅簡約同歷史意義，令佢成為 vintage 香水愛好者嘅低調經典。

Reference data

House	Givenchy
Name	Eau de Vetyver
Launched	1959
Marketed as	For men
Dominant family	Citrus & Fresh
Notes recorded	3
Accords	5

Quick answers

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What are the notes in Eau de Vetyver?

Eau de Vetyver by Givenchy: heart notes are Vetiver; base notes are Sandalwood and Cedar.

What accords does Eau de Vetyver have?

The dominant accords recorded for Eau de Vetyver are aromatic (100.0%); woody (80.5%); earthy (55.6%); citrus (51.4%); soft spicy (49.9%).

When was Eau de Vetyver launched?

Eau de Vetyver by Givenchy was first released in 1959.

What does Eau de Vetyver smell like?

Eau de Vetyver is recorded as a citrus & fresh fragrance, centred on Vetiver.

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