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Vetiver 46

Eau de Parfum

by Le Labo

Perfumer
Mark Buxton

Released
2006

Country
United States

Ratings
11 REVIEWS

The Scoop

The crème de la crème of vetivers, nurtured in Haiti and retired to Grasse in accord with local know-how, is the pillar of this perfume that, without a doubt, is one of the deepest and darkest of all Le Labo creations. Among the many essences, pepper, gaïac, labdanum, and cedar lend themselves to the wicked moodiness of this perfume… Each expresses strength of character in its own way, and the delicate accompaniment of olibanum, a mysterious incense, leaves an intriguing spiritual dimension in its wake.

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Vetiver 46 Fragrance Notes

Bergamot, black pepper, clove, cedar, vetiver, labdanum, olibanum, gaiac wood, amber, and vanilla

Vetiver 46 Sizes Available:

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$230

100ml

$322

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Here's what other people are saying about Vetiver 46...

I like this one. I haven't tried the CdG one the other reviewers are talking about, so take that grain of salt. But this is a nice gentle vetiver, perfect for bedtime, reminds me of Eleventh Hour by Byredo (which doesn't have vetiver? but i always feel like I smell it). Works on me and on my guy. Lasts but doesn't oppress. Nice in fall.

By Anonisme - Business from Boston on 10/17/2020

I slept on this one for many years, having sniffed it, knowing it was out there, but mostly dismissing it as too similar to Comme des Garcons 2 Man (also by Mark Buxton). And the truth is, especially at the start, they certainly ARE similar. But while the CdG relies on a weird-fun synthetic and waxy quality, Vetiver 46 quickly moves from its initial candle-smoke effect into a rich, natural-smelling vetiver-frankincense-clove heart that has me swooning. I've fallen for this stuff hard, and can't get enough. Woods and vanilla in the base provide a sense of contemplation and comfort, and the whole thing wears with enough refinement that you won't be overstating your suave choice of scent. I much prefer this to the CdG, and it's a top fave now.

By David - Self-employed from San Francisco on 10/20/2017

I really like this scent and have considered purchasing it many times, but it smells too similar to CdG 2 Man. I tried wearing both scents side by side, and I found them to be very similar. Le Labo has greater 'fizz' and smells greener, but I don't think I'll purchase it because I can get 2 Man for half the price.

By Arj - from Melbourne, Australia on 11/26/2011

I'm the biggest fan of Le Labo on Luckyscent, I've worn every unisex, and masculine Le Labo Perfume, this one missed the spot, for one thing, the dry down is very austere, and not smooth at all, the Oud note seems really out of place to me, it smells like band aids, plastic, very odd. The scent reminded me of Catholic school in Venezuela...not a good memory.

By jcp - color from Brooklyn on 9/24/2011

It's deep and sharp and woody alright, but it's not vetiver. In fact, it's a rather egregious duplicate of perfumer Mark Buxton's earlier Comme des Garcons 2 Man, only a little more soft/oriental in the drydown and more tenacious overall. If you think you might like this, make sure you try CDG2Man first before you buy and see which one suits you better - to my nose they're almost identical, but the CDG is considerably less expensive.

By JP - Gallerist from New Orleans on 9/3/2011

Very strong scent. Similar to Santos de Cartier and Chanel Antaeus, both faves from 80s / 90s. My olfactory tastes have changed though and this is a bit much for me.

By Peter on 8/3/2011

at first, thought it was too strong to fall in the vetiver category. but after a while appreciated vetiver for what it is...this is true to the root.

By Anonymous - earth keeper from new york on 7/23/2011

This is a real treasure, though I think I prefer this on my boyfriend than on me. Initially it's a full throttle vetiver, but after a while the dry down becomes distinctly elegant, when the vanilla and amber notes take the edge off the woodiness. This is longlasting and very warming, so I think is better suited to autumn and winter. Lovely!

By Val - Pharmacist from London on 3/30/2011

It belongs to Men's fragrance but actually great for women, too. I keep smelling myself! Even if you are big fun of floral scent, it's worth to have for a twist.

By Margaret - Buyer from New York on 7/27/2009

Amazingly enough, considering the strong ingredients in this fragrance, I was almost anosmic to it. I got some faint woodiness when i first applied, but then it simply disappeared. Skin chemistry is a crazy thing. It smelled great in the vial.

By Teri - Energy Analyst from Denver, CO on 4/23/2009

This is an incredible vetiver, probably my favorite. Dark, earthy, smoky and contemplative.

By Anonymous on 4/2/2009

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