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Bois de Vetiver
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Bois de Vetiver by Karl Lagerfeld is an aromatic woody fragrance for men. Launched in 2017, this olfactory composition was created by perfumer Christophe Raynaud. The fragrance pyramid unfolds with top notes of blood orange, pink grapefruit, and mint; a heart of vetiver, rose, and geranium; and a warm, persistent base of ambroxan, musk, and patchouli.
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Blood Orange
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vetiver
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Ambroxan
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- Positivo 79%
- Neutral 12%
- Negativo 8.2%
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Karl Lagerfeld’s Bois de Vetiver feels like a fruity, citrusy, floral, and woody fragrance. I really liked the scent: it opens with rich citrus notes that, while not 100% natural, are pleasant. Then it moves to a floral phase where rose dominates along with some spices like cardamomo, and finally, the vetiver is perceived, though very timidly for my taste, when I expected something bolder given the name. As hours passed, I noticed it reminded me of other scents until I realized it’s a blend of Declaration and Declaration d’un Soir, but more citrusy, less sharp, less spicy, and more evolving than Cartier’s. Its freshness makes it ideal for daytime and a great option for spring, summer, or autumn. Overall, Bois de Vetiver brings a new approach to vetiver-based fragrances, making them less formal than others I’ve tried.
Lagerfeld’s Bois de Vetiver is a citrusy, floral, and woody freshness that I absolutely loved. It starts with rich citrus notes, though not 100% natural but certainly pleasant, then shifts to a floral phase dominated by rose with hints of cardamomo. The vetiver, which I expected to be more potent based on the name, appears very timid. Over time, I noticed it smells like a mix of Declaration and Declaration d’un Soir by Cartier, but more citrusy, less sharp, and with better evolution. It’s ideal for daytime and perfect for spring, summer, or autumn. Basically, it gives a fresh twist to vetiver fragrances, making them less formal than usual.
A pleasant and non-intrusive fragrance. The vetiver is softer compared to other products featuring this note. It’s an elegant aroma that evolves beautifully on the skin, suitable for those who enjoy Terre d’Hermes or Declaration. It leans a bit sweet and explores vetiver in a different way (if you’re looking for a bold vetiver, this isn’t it). It’s quite versatile and informal, with moderate longevity and projection.
I stumbled upon this fragrance by chance; I wouldn’t have tried it otherwise since it’s obscure and hard to find. In Spain, perfumeries usually have a ‘low-cost’ shelf like Ferrari or Jaguar, and I rarely look there. What a surprise—I almost said ‘kapachao’ (awesome). It’s better than the price suggests. It has a soft citrus opening, neither sharp nor intoxicating, and the dry-down is sublime; you can tell the vetiver is high quality. It’s a highly recommended office and business casual scent, though I don’t think it replaces Declaration or TdH.
Just used it and it’s elegant, hitting the right note. It lasts about 5 hours on skin and I’d guess 8 on clothes. The trail and projection are a bit below average, but the scent is delicious. It’s subtler during the day than at night, making it perfect for everyday wear. Excellent value for the price. Cheers.
Pure vetiver is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with almost no middle ground, but there are exceptions. I’ve enjoyed it camouflaged in scents like Eros, Nuit de L’Homme, Dior Homme Intense, and even Zara. As a standalone, Cartier Vetiver Blue felt refined, but Guerlain Extreme gave me a migraine and I had to wash my skin to get rid of it. I picked this one up on sale for $23, and the bottle is nice—YSL style but with a clear cylindrical cap. It starts with a sweet, acidic orange note, nothing invasive. After 20 minutes, a soft, delicate vetiver emerges, with barely perceptible rose and mint, though I detect cardamomo (which isn’t listed) that adds a lot of elegance. It lasted 6 to 8 hours with about 3 inches of projection. I didn’t get many compliments; only two older women praised it, but it never offended or caused rejections after 10 days of use in 30-degree heat. It’s a balanced, quality fragrance. If you’re looking for a fresh vetiver, it’s a great buy, but test it first; the price is unbeatable. P.S.: More than 4 sprays give me a headache.
Bought it blind and that’s how it went. I don’t think it smells this good for the price (16 euros). I had just tested earthy and soft vetivers and loved the base of Terre d’Hermès because it lasted all day. Now I tried Bois de Vetiver for the first time and it’s very similar. Soft vetiver aroma, a bit powdery and clean like Terre, but with rose and citrus. I love it and regret not buying the 100ml version.
Very nice, reminds me of Terre d’Hermès without the orange, has a bit of Eau de Cartier but I like it more and it’s cheaper. I love it even if it doesn’t last more than 4 hours. 8/10.
I was looking for something like Declaration de Cartier but without that woody and dirty note. This is it! Fresher and citrusier but with the same elegance and signature. On my skin, it lasts 8 hours and projects for about 6. I love it.
Wow! For my nose, accustomed to potent aromas, this is a pleasant surprise. The opening is citrusy, soft, with a masterful touch of mint. The vetiver arrives step by step, subtle as the shyest guy in the room, without imposing. It’s evident that it’s very well-made with quality ingredients. The bottle and box are gorgeous; the latter looks simple but protects everything perfectly. It’s the perfect all-rounder for the mall, university, office, a job interview, proposing to your girlfriend, chess, or the movies. Clean and fresh without being intrusive. Before, I was torn between Bois de Yuzu, Bois de Cedre, and this one, and I think I made the right choice. The only flaw is the longevity: 2 hours of projection and 4 hours close to the skin (maybe it’s my pH). If not for that, it would be a 10. Highly recommended! It’s my first Lagerfeld and it left a great taste in my mouth.
Wow! For my nose, which is used to potent scents, this is a surprise. Soft citrus opening with masterful mint. The vetiver arrives slowly, as subtle as the shyest person in the room. You don’t need to be an expert to see it’s well-made with top ingredients. Beautiful bottle and cap, simple box but with details to protect it 100%. Ideal for going to the mall, university, office, interviews, asking someone out, chess, movies, or church. Smells good, fresh, and clean without being intrusive; a great all-rounder. I was debating between Bois de Yuzu, Bois de Cèdre, and this one, and I got it right. But it’s not perfect: longevity and trail. It projects for two hours and another four inches from the skin (maybe my pH). If not for that, it would be a 10. Curious to see how it performs at night. First from Lagerfeld, a pleasant impression. Would I recommend it? Absolutely! Presentation: 9.0, Bottle: 10, Scent: 9.5, Trail: 6.5, Longevity: 7.5, Versatility: 8.5, Praise: 6.0. Blessings from Panama.
To be brief, it smells good, but in my opinion, it’s more for women than men; too feminine.
It’s blue, a mix of Bleu and Terre, and costs less than a third. Versatile, easy to like, and exceptional quality for a suspiciously low price. It comes with grapefruit and mint that’s more acidic than Chanel, feeling fresher. In the middle, blood orange via vetiver, grapefruit via rose, and mint via geranium. Decent performance: two hours of projection and another four inches from the skin. Soapy dry down. In the hype-filled ‘cheapies’ league, it beats Encre Noire Sport and Bentley Intense. You don’t need to be an expert; it works every day, elegant, and even sexy.
This is a blue fragrance with roots in Bleu and Terre, costing less than a third of either. That says a lot about its versatility, exceptional quality, and suspiciously low price. The opening recalls the grapefruit and mint of Bleu, but more acidic and fresh than the Chanel icon. In the heart, blood orange yields to vetiver, grapefruit to rose, and mint to geranium, all very harmonious. Projection and longevity are decent: two hours at arm’s length and four more within 20 cm. The final dry-down is soapy, confirming its blue facet. Among hyped ‘cheapies’, it should rank above Encre Noire Sport and Bentley for Men Intense. You don’t need to be a fanatic to enjoy it; it works every day, it’s elegant, and even sexy.
Smells amazing! Citrus, soft vetiver, a touch of sweetness, and very elegant. Highly recommended.
Great for daily wear, offering big-brand quality at a great price. Fresh, citrusy, and clean. Perfect for starting the day after a shower and breakfast. Citrus opening, soft heart without being loud. Discrete trail and medium longevity.
To me, it smells like fruit with a very delicate rose note. Don’t confuse it with Terre d’Hermès just because of the name or the orange, which here is sweet and totally fine. The vetiver is only in the title. Ideal for the office or hot weather, it’s not overpowering, though it doesn’t last forever; it’s worth it for the price.
What a masterpiece! A hidden niche gem of the finest quality.
Citrus opening of lemon, vetiver, and that exquisite orange from Hermès; I think it’s very similar but not quite the same as the perfume Un Jardin au Sud du Nil. It’s good, fresh for any occasion. 1 Vetiver daily and formal, sporty. 2 Zuyu fresh for daily sporty use. 3 Cedar, soapy smell, I don’t like it as much as these two. Vetiver or Zuyu, yes I recommend them…
A very refined and elegant perfume that smells more expensive than it is. The performance is good. On paper, the rose and geranium dominate so much that it seems feminine, but on skin it changes: the flowers remain, but the citrus, mint, and then the vetiver (very subtle and informal to my taste) along with the musk make it a unisex masculine. It’s versatile, smells great, projects well, and lasts many hours. For the price, it’s a gem.
Very fine and elegant, smells like something more expensive. The performance is good. If you test it on paper, the rose and geranium dominate and it seems feminine; on skin it changes, the flowers remain but the citrus, mint, and then the vetiver (very subtle and informal) and the musk make it a unisex masculine. It’s versatile, smells great, projects well, and lasts many hours. For the price, it’s a gem.
Rich, I like it. I use it for work after a shower because of the good price. It gives me good energy.
What a delight, this is quality and spectacular, definitely a hidden gem that isn’t mentioned as it deserves. I love it and every time I breathe it in I love it more.
I don’t get how it’s still a hidden gem. It’s extremely soft and delicate, it won’t project unless you walk leaving a trail. Among men’s fragrances, it’s the exact opposite of perfumes like YSL L’Homme Ultime or Tom Ford Ombre Leather: while those scream rough guy, bearded and hairy chest, this Bois de Vetiver projects the delicate man, who doesn’t raise his voice, looks impeccable, and always smiles. It’s the other side of masculinity. For the price, few give so much.
I don’t understand how this remains a hidden gem. It’s super soft and delicate, projecting only if you walk and leave a trail. Among men’s scents, it’s the polar opposite of things like YSL Kuorus, Tom Ford Ombre Leather, or Bentley Intense. If those smell like a rough guy with a beard and chest hair who works with tools, this Bois de Vetiver smells like the delicate man who doesn’t raise his voice, looks impeccable, and always smiles. It’s the other masculine extreme. For the price, few perfumes deliver so much value.
It’s a fine perfume, with the vetiver not as strong as in scents focused on that note, and the rose really stands out. The only downside is that it’s not strong and the scent clings to the skin quickly.
I went out to buy a beer and try it for the first time. At first it reminds me of Narciso Bleu Noire, but once it dries down it becomes delicious. Low projection, citrusy style, and moderate longevity; ideal for feeling clean and fresh, for the price it’s a top option.
It’s a good softie, I have to put on more than fifteen sprays for it to last… the smell is, a delight. I bought it because of the hype and reviews, but the truth is it’s not potent.
There are perfumes that give you security and presence, that something that makes you feel invincible for picking someone up or just to feel incredible; this is one of them. Although it doesn’t project much and you need several sprays to make it shine at its best, it’s a clean and elegant scent that women love.
One of my top fragrances, that vetiver with rose is insane, ufff.
Burberry The Beat, my first blind buy.
Good fragrance, fresh and elegant, very masculine. Excellent for work. A scent that doesn’t get cloying, with a fresh and earthy dry-down. I recommend it for any weather, especially heat. If you like vetiver, you’ll love it.
Reminds me of Vetiver Terra by Adolfo Domínguez, but drier and without the sweet touch. Over time, it smells like Nivea-style body cream and becomes unisex. It doesn’t expand or explode; it stays stuck to the skin. At 30 euros/100ml, I think it’s expensive for home use, though I like the bottle.
I was looking for raw, citrusy vetiver, but here it’s barely noticeable; grapefruit, mint, and florals dominate. It hardly makes a presence, ideal for the office or small spaces. Fresh for spring, but it disappears completely in summer. 4/10.
Not a scent explosion. Bois de Vetiver is woody, earthy, and elegant, with vetiver as the star and a sweet base. The trail is subtle and longevity is limited. Perfect for everyday wear, but the projection is personal. I recommend trying it before buying. I’m already on my second bottle.
Fresher and livelier than Bois de Cypres, which I found too sweet. Both smell synthetic on blotter, but on skin, Bois de Vetiver surprises with freshness and versatility, though it sits flat for the first three hours. At 140 euros, it seems pricey for a 5-hour longevity, though worth trying.
There’s Jeep Aventure, an exact replica of Lagerfeld’s Bois de Vetiver made by Diamond for Jeep. Excellent quality and available at Carrefour for 12 euros. While I prefer the original, this is a steal if you can’t find the Lagerfeld version.
I already own the second bottle. A rich and pleasant scent.
Citrusy, sharp, and slightly tart due to the rose and earthy vetiver blend. Elegant and mature, very similar to Cartier Declaration. Ideal if you’re looking for something serious and office-appropriate, not youthful.
Orange freshness that turns soapy and elegant, with a light green vetiver and a constant acidic touch. Low projection, but it lasts hours close to the skin. Dry down reminds me of After Game El Ganso.