I am not a huge fan of Vetiver but this fragrance is an absolute masterpiece! It is so beautifully blended to the point that you get that vetiver but the grapefruit for me really tones it down to where I like the vetiver. It’s not too citrusy, not too woody, not too earthy, the perfumer is very skilled to have come up with this. The amalgamation is so well done and it is absolutely the cleanest fragrance I have ever smelt with Prada L’homme being a close second. In terms of sophistication, I don’t think you can top this.
Agreed. Vetiver can be really "mediciney". But this stuff is great! Many of my favorite Tom Ford scents are dark, strong, leathery, woody, almost dirty, and perfect for winter. Grey Vetiver is the freshest and cleanest Tom Ford scent I've tried and it isn't overly sweet. Aaron describing it as "dry" is a good observation.
I own alot of tom Fords and I was actually trying the new ombre leather parfum. I sampled the grey vetiver and went full circle and went for that. Sometimes you get overwhelmed with fragrances so when you smell vetiver with its clean fresh herbaceous earthy flavour it's this master of simplicity which grounds you and makes you realise this is why you love perfumery x
Where did you find it? I've tried all the local department stores (Nordstrom, etc-Nordstrom has a sample bottle, but they won't sell it!) and no has it or can get it. Seems like lots of counterfeit online. Thanks. Iman said this was David Bowie's favorite. I wrote Tom Ford and told them they should re-release the scent, but rename it "Bowie." No response so far. :) By the way, thanks for the great review, Aaron. Going to check out your website now.
Delighted to see a perfumer of Aaron’s quality enjoy TM grey Vetiver so much. It’s my signature scent, makes me feel clean, sharp and professional. Lasts and projects perfectly.
I love love love this fragrance. Wary though as on fragrantica it suggests that it's been reformulated and really weak now. According to everyone on fragrantica everything is reformulated and weak to be fair. When did you buy your most recent bottle and what's your take on this? Asking for a friend
@@jamesmochan8576 James, I bought TF Grey Vetiver EDP in 2022. I wouldn’t say it’s the strongest fragrance but spraying on clothes in addition to skin it lasts more than adequately. I think your friend would struggle not to love this. In a side note my friend has the newer Parfum version. It’s not as bright and airy, it’s darker and richer. If it’s for summer spring go with the EDP if it’s for Autumn, Winter I think the Parfum maybe more suitable. It’s definitely more grey. You can’t go wrong with either. Pure class.
GV is an absolutely beautiful, timeless fragrance. A true classic. I believe you captured it perfectly in your review. It's one of those rare fragrances that just becomes part of your aura when you wear it. The best way I can describe it.
It’s lovely - it’s been out over a decade but very very nice. I used to wear this on hot summer days after work having a G&T in London. Would be great for you to make one in time for the summer!
For Fall/Winter, I prefer Encre Noir L'Extreme by Lalique. This is the dirty version of Vetiver, where as in Spring/Summer, I wear Dunhill Edition, or Guerlain Vetiver when in the mood. Tsar by Van Cleef is preferred, but not available anymore.
I’ve had this for years. I wasn’t a fan, wore it a few times and forgot about it. A few years later I tried it again in the summer and it was sooo good, it had smoothed out and deepened somehow. The very first seconds of this reminds me of bitter lemon for some reason, because it’s not particularly sweet.
Hi Aaron, to me the dirty and earthy vetiver is Vetiver Java, as opposed to the more fresh and citrusy Vetiver Haiti. Both of these vetivers smell earthy in their essential oil form, but java is the murkiest and darkest. The Vetiveryl acetate of Java (Vetiveryl Acetate ex Java) smells really like Encre Noire, Molecule 03 and Sycomore. It is far less murky than the EO, but you still get the darkness. In fact, I think the reasons these fragrances are often compared is because the Vetiveryl acetate ex Java. It has such a distinct smell, and gives a lot of direction to these fragrances. The Haitian version of the Vetiveryl Acetate (Vetiveryl Acetate ex Haiti) is much, much more citrusy and clean. This is the kind that is used in substantial amounts in Terre d'Hermes and Bal d'Afrique to my nose. I like both a lot actually, there are more vetivers like Khus and Mauritian, Indian and Bourbon Vetiver, but I don't have much experience with them. My favourite Vetiver fragrances are Chanel Sycomore and Vetiver Extraordinaire by Frederic Malle. P.S. Will you one day give your take on Ganymede by Marc-Antoine Barrois? It is a really nice scent, I think you might even like it yourself, very gentlemanly
very interesting since you often mention that you don't like green fragrances but of course that doesn't mean that there aren't green ones you do like a lot
Glad to see this review. This one has been on my radar lately as my next potential purchase. I have samples of this and Terre D'Hermes Eau Intense Vetiver. I did a side by side comparison, and while I like both, I prefer the Tom Ford.
I'm a older woman who often wears fragrances made for men and other 'strange' ones (LOVE ouds, Chanel Sycamore, Cabochard). Have had Guerlain Vetiver in the past. Just bought this for myself (online) for my birthday without even trying it based on the David Bowie connection (scuse if that sounds lame, but the chap did have good taste....). .Then decided to watch some reviews 🙃 Love your presentation style and looking forward to receiving my bottle of this in the mail. I hardly ever go 'out; so I'm as likely to wear this gardening.. just for myself 😊
Hi Aaron, this is one of my favorite TF fragrances! I agree 100% Aaron were you on vacation? Looking tan my friend! Thanks for the video! Creed original Vetiver is nice also.
Do love Grey Vetiver! I do think it smells very similar to Roja's Vetiver Parfum Cologne actually, though that's a bit more mature-smelling so I prefer the Tom Ford. Btw, Haitian vetiver's the one that smells herbaceous and Indian and Javanese vetivers are the dirty, smoky ones! ;-)
Perfect Office scent. Really nothing better than this imo - safe, very clean and pleasant, high quality, unique from the typical fresh aquatics and has good longevity.
This one turned quite bitter on my skin after a couple hours, unlike Beau de Jour which starts just a tiny bit bitter but sweetens up as time goes by. They’re both great and masculine though
BTW/ my favorite vetiver scents are Eau Sauvage Parfum-2017 formulation & Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence. Bvlgari I believe has vetiver from Haiti and Java. I love the woodiness of vetiver, but also when it's creamy and smooth. It is a very versatile note. It's also lovely when blended with a bit of lavender 💜 .
I own one vetiver and I've tried several. The one I own is still my favorite and that's Guerlain Vetiver. Wonderfull classic smell and to me sort of addicting actually. I would really like to try Givenchy Vetyver and Carven Vetiver. Two other classics that originally were launched in the late 50's early 60's.
I would love to see a professional like u reviewing something from the house of LOEWE .. Vetiver is kinda main note in most of there LOEWE 7 perfumes like the 7 Natural .. Hope they pass by you someday.. Love and respect.
Where would you recommend for buying natural and aroma chemical materials from for someone wanting to try their hand at homemade fragrances? Thanks Aaron! Love the content!
Mate you should try Sultan Vetiver by Nishane, the best Vetiver fragrance there is bar none.... You've reviewed Lalique Encre Noir I think, another great Vetiver..
a) Thank you for the accurate reflection of TF Grey Vetiver. Since Im going through a bottle now it really resonates on how you describe it /I have had other usual suspects, which are Guerlain and Roja Vetiver, but TF seemed to be the most "youthfoul" of them all. b) One of other all time favourites is the Terre D´Hermes. Now the EDP does not have that Orange in the opening that EDT has, which I miss greatly, but there is still smth about the EDP I like better. But the big issue with both of them is the dry down - its far too musky/woody (not even sure what exactly). - I wish there was a Terre d´Hermes with a more youthful drydown - ther u go, I´ve said it :DDDDD
Thanks Aaron Is this EDP or EDT I really need to know the difference as i am going to buy but which i don't know... Many say EDT is more beautiful....any help?
I absolutely love this but! It isn't long lasting, I have had two bottles of this and really sadly had to give up on it because it didn't last , lots of reviews said the same , terres Hermes lasts on me but this doesn't, I wish you could make a grey vetiver equivalent, its classy .
I love Vetiver. Nishane Sultan is my Punk rock Fragrance....nobody likes it but f**k them....i love it. Love roja doves vetiver aswell. Vetiver is my idea of manly perfumery
If anyone still has doubts about Aaron and his authenticity as a chemist devoted to the craft of perfumery (which no one should but...haters) the fact that he feels that the perfumer of Grey Vetiver is French is spot on! Harry Fremont, born in Cannes and trained at the prestigious ISIPCA before going on to join Firmenich, created Grey Vetiver and is an award-winning perfumer for many fragrance houses. Amazing to see how a truly skilled 'nose' works!
One of my older Vetiver fragrances that I loved was L'Occitane Vetyver, but, sadly, it was discontinued. My current favorite Vetiver fragrances are Guerlain Vetiver, Jovoy de Paris' Incident Diplomatique and Private Label (they perfectly encapsulate the different Vetivers of creamy versus earthy), Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vetiver, Nishane's Sultan Vetiver, Maison Anthony Marmin's Mukhallat de Medellin and some Indian Khas Attars. Another oriental version of Vetiver I like and is worth trying out is Rasasi's Fattan, which interestingly enough is more expensive than the Guerlain Vetiver.... Also, one perfume created by Natalie Lorson is excellent: Lalique's Encre Noir a l'Extrème - outstanding especially for the price.
I loved the edt, which they discontinued. It remains one of my most worn fragrances. Not necessarily because it's one of my favorite scents, but it just seemed to suit every occasion. Grey Vetiver is a handsome versatile fragrance that every man should have in his wardrobe, in my opinion.
I've been wearing Terre D'Hermes lately. It is a dirty, earthier type of vetiver but I think the orange rounds it off nicely. I find it very endearing.
That's a good one but I think that one has a very defined age bracket. You really can't be a young man and wear Terre - it's just "off". Its a scent definitely for the older ages.
@@denniss8644 I generally agree with you, but I think it depends on location as well. I live in Bulgaria (Eastern Europe). In EE, people are generally more into darker, basey, heavier scents, more so than, say, France, England, etc. I'm 20 years old and I've been rocking the Terre parfum. Random people are loving it on me and I myself am in love with it. I do think, that if I were to wear it in Central Europe, I'd get less compliments.
Man did I love Guerlain vetiver when I had but it everyone around me hated it and said I smelled like an old man in the drydown. So I ended up selling it
@@cseymour97 u shouldnt give an f about what people like on you. Compliments arent the only aspect. Sometimes we are entitled to smell like we want as long as we dont smell disgusting/dirty.
You got tanned Aaron. Hope you've enjoyed such recent sunshine 🌞 Talking about the scent, this one didn't react very well on my skin with a dirty and bitter smell. For Vetiver based fragrances, I prefer Terre d'Hermes
I enjoy Terre d'Hermes too. I'd also humbly suggest the Eau Intense Vetiver from the same line. While I enjoy Grey Vetiver, I feel the Eau Intense Vetiver is a more casual version of Grey Vetiver. It's not dirty, it's clean, brighter, little more sparkle/spice. It just feels very uplifting imo. A lot of people tend to crap on it purely because it wasn't perfumed by Jean-Claude Ellena but it's a very good, affordable vetiver scent! :D
Vetiver can sometimes make scents smell old and dated, but this is clean and fresh with a light citrus open. Looking good there Aaron, bit of a tan going on 👌👌👌❤️
Please let us know when you drop your vetiver fragrance, man! Guerlain Vetiver is my favorite. Yes, it’s older and a little rougher. Undoubtedly masculine. Love it.
It's one of my favorite men fragrances. I gifted it to my husband many years ago and he loved it and finished the whole 100 ml bottle. Amouroud Lunar Vetiver was inspired by TF Grey Vetiver and also a nice one.
For me it smells like a posh hotel soap bar. I really like this when i wanna smell clean and masculine all day long I actually prefer grey vetiver to the Guerlian vetiver but i actually love north Indian pure vetiver oil (ruh khus) which i put on to relax. There is a amazing talk on vetiver by ensar oud and Exotic scents on TH-cam, i highly recommend everyone to watch that if your interested in vetiver.
Hi Aaron, seeing you fresh looking and in a good mood makes me happy 😊, My favorite vetivers are Tom Ford Grey Vetiver, Byredo bal d'afrique and Chanel sycomore. And again I will say that I love your videos after I watch every video you post, from the first one till this❤️ KEEP IT UP BRO
I wear Terre D'Hermes and TF Grey Vetiver on a regular basis. I love both so much as they're both so uplifting to wear on all occasions. Both have great lasting power and they make you feel well put together and in control.
My favorite fragrance. One of the few where I needed a backup bottle. I personally like vetiver, and enjoy some dirtier iterations, but I have my limits (Bentley Wild Vetiver and Nishane Sultan Vetiver are too dirty for me, but I like Encre Noire). However, to be honest, the cleaner herbal/metallic vetiver smell is more pleasant to me (Creed Original Vetiver, TF Grey Vetiver).
Great review Aaron! I also really enjoy wearing Tom Ford's Grey Vetiver EDT. What concentration are you reviewing, EDT, or EDP? Thank you for the review!
My wife bought this for me 3yrs ago. It was love of at first smell. I only have a corner left 😔 Grey vetiver was a bonafide compliment snatcher at my brother in-laws wedding. & I took this to Bali & Phuket Thailand &.... it turned heads & left ppl smiling.
I have a feeling you would like -Fat Electrician by ELDO. It's a slightly sweet vetiver. It's not cloying at all and it's interesting but really wearable.
I'm in my 20s but I really do enjoy Guerlain Vetiver although for many it smells a bit oldfashioned. Also I really do like the Terre D'Hermes Eau Intense Vetiver flanker. Thank you for featuring Grey Vetiver, which I will try soon.
As always, thank you for the fantastic review Aaron! You rated this one so high which makes me wanna try it out myself, as I'm always excited to get great fragrances for an affordable price:) Im wondering though, what's the difference between linear fragrances (that you often find boring) and those that are 'stable and robust'?
I totally agree, the soft, creamy vetiver is my favorite. And Tom Ford Grey Vetiver is my favorite in this class. Amazing! I’ll have to try the Guerlain fragrance everyone is suggesting.
Grey Vetiver is my clean & pressed white oxford shirt perfume. Sharp but soft. Somewhat quiet and reserved but in a fashionable way. Also great in the summer to just spice things up. I'm not a big fan of vetiver in general as it tends to lean tn the B.O. side on my skin, but there are a few that clean it up into something I can enjoy.
Great summary. Grey Vetiver is really clean, masculine, and subtle. Many recommend it's a "summer" fragrance, but I feel it's great year 'round. Another Vetiver I like is Prada Infusion de Vetiver (it came out around 2012). It has a bit of a "peppery" top note, but on the dry down, it smells like a fresh British grassy meadow. A classic Vetiver everyone would like is "Vetiver" de Guerlain, one of the best -- if not the most prestigious and world renowned -- French perfumers. One can't get more Vetiver than Vetiver de Guerlain!
Now, I want to know more about this vetiver fragrance that you're working on, and I would still very much like to see you review Givenchy Gentleman Society because it uses Essence of vetiver Haïti, CO2 vetiver extract Haïti, Essence of vetiver Uruguay, Organic essence of vetiver Madagasca in the mids.
As I own this fragrance I can say it‘s the best vetiver-based fragrance I tried,along with Terre d‘Hermes EdT.As Ash from Gents Scents said,absolutely fit for a king.
TF nailed this for sure. Vetiver and oakmoss done this way is my favorite combo. Backed with some freshness creates the dream team when I think of masculine signature scents. Already had women at the office asking me what it was so they could buy it for their husbands. Solid
Edp or Edt? This was coincidence 🤔 this is my sotd the EDP, its my go to fragrance I love this stuff I smelled the EDT on a non frag head friend he didn't even know what he was wearing, it was nice on him... I got Daddy, Homme, Potchouli Noir, Deviant and Onyx Extreme last week these are Bangers, thanks ATH.
It’s really cool to get more into the depths of how these perfumes are constructed! This is what makes you stand out
It was launched in 2009 and it's still far from being out-of-date in my opinion. Fantastic fragrance.
I am not a huge fan of Vetiver but this fragrance is an absolute masterpiece! It is so beautifully blended to the point that you get that vetiver but the grapefruit for me really tones it down to where I like the vetiver. It’s not too citrusy, not too woody, not too earthy, the perfumer is very skilled to have come up with this. The amalgamation is so well done and it is absolutely the cleanest fragrance I have ever smelt with Prada L’homme being a close second. In terms of sophistication, I don’t think you can top this.
Agreed. Vetiver can be really "mediciney". But this stuff is great! Many of my favorite Tom Ford scents are dark, strong, leathery, woody, almost dirty, and perfect for winter. Grey Vetiver is the freshest and cleanest Tom Ford scent I've tried and it isn't overly sweet. Aaron describing it as "dry" is a good observation.
I own alot of tom Fords and I was actually trying the new ombre leather parfum. I sampled the grey vetiver and went full circle and went for that. Sometimes you get overwhelmed with fragrances so when you smell vetiver with its clean fresh herbaceous earthy flavour it's this master of simplicity which grounds you and makes you realise this is why you love perfumery x
Where did you find it? I've tried all the local department stores (Nordstrom, etc-Nordstrom has a sample bottle, but they won't sell it!) and no has it or can get it. Seems like lots of counterfeit online. Thanks.
Iman said this was David Bowie's favorite. I wrote Tom Ford and told them they should re-release the scent, but rename it "Bowie." No response so far. :)
By the way, thanks for the great review, Aaron. Going to check out your website now.
Delighted to see a perfumer of Aaron’s quality enjoy TM grey Vetiver so much. It’s my signature scent, makes me feel clean, sharp and professional. Lasts and projects perfectly.
I love love love this fragrance. Wary though as on fragrantica it suggests that it's been reformulated and really weak now. According to everyone on fragrantica everything is reformulated and weak to be fair. When did you buy your most recent bottle and what's your take on this? Asking for a friend
@@jamesmochan8576 James, I bought TF Grey Vetiver EDP in 2022. I wouldn’t say it’s the strongest fragrance but spraying on clothes in addition to skin it lasts more than adequately. I think your friend would struggle not to love this. In a side note my friend has the newer Parfum version. It’s not as bright and airy, it’s darker and richer. If it’s for summer spring go with the EDP if it’s for Autumn, Winter I think the Parfum maybe more suitable. It’s definitely more grey. You can’t go wrong with either. Pure class.
GV is an absolutely beautiful, timeless fragrance. A true classic. I believe you captured it perfectly in your review. It's one of those rare fragrances that just becomes part of your aura when you wear it. The best way I can describe it.
My signature scent. Elegant and versatile. Great video Aaron! Encre Noir by Lalique and Vetiver Tonka by Hermes are great too!
I’m here for the hands movements, the best reviewer in my opinion, I can almost smell the scent by the description
I would love to see Aaron drunk
It’s lovely - it’s been out over a decade but very very nice. I used to wear this on hot summer days after work having a G&T in London. Would be great for you to make one in time for the summer!
I was on the fence about this one, but you’ve convinced me to give it a go 💯
If I could only own one fragrance, this would be it, it’s a fantastic fragrance
For Fall/Winter, I prefer Encre Noir L'Extreme by Lalique. This is the dirty version of Vetiver, where as in Spring/Summer, I wear Dunhill Edition, or Guerlain Vetiver when in the mood. Tsar by Van Cleef is preferred, but not available anymore.
Nishane Sultan Vetiver is a kick in the face. Lots of attitude. You’ll love it.
I’ve had this for years. I wasn’t a fan, wore it a few times and forgot about it. A few years later I tried it again in the summer and it was sooo good, it had smoothed out and deepened somehow. The very first seconds of this reminds me of bitter lemon for some reason, because it’s not particularly sweet.
I’ve had similar experiences with this one - sometimes it seems unimpressive and other times it’s amazing.
Hi Aaron, to me the dirty and earthy vetiver is Vetiver Java, as opposed to the more fresh and citrusy Vetiver Haiti. Both of these vetivers smell earthy in their essential oil form, but java is the murkiest and darkest.
The Vetiveryl acetate of Java (Vetiveryl Acetate ex Java) smells really like Encre Noire, Molecule 03 and Sycomore. It is far less murky than the EO, but you still get the darkness. In fact, I think the reasons these fragrances are often compared is because the Vetiveryl acetate ex Java. It has such a distinct smell, and gives a lot of direction to these fragrances.
The Haitian version of the Vetiveryl Acetate (Vetiveryl Acetate ex Haiti) is much, much more citrusy and clean. This is the kind that is used in substantial amounts in Terre d'Hermes and Bal d'Afrique to my nose.
I like both a lot actually, there are more vetivers like Khus and Mauritian, Indian and Bourbon Vetiver, but I don't have much experience with them.
My favourite Vetiver fragrances are Chanel Sycomore and Vetiver Extraordinaire by Frederic Malle.
P.S. Will you one day give your take on Ganymede by Marc-Antoine Barrois? It is a really nice scent, I think you might even like it yourself, very gentlemanly
very interesting since you often mention that you don't like green fragrances but of course that doesn't mean that there aren't green ones you do like a lot
Thanks Aaron for another great review. I really like Lalique Encre noire a l'extreme, also Encre noire sport and Guerlain Vetiver 👍😁
Glad to see this review. This one has been on my radar lately as my next potential purchase. I have samples of this and Terre D'Hermes Eau Intense Vetiver. I did a side by side comparison, and while I like both, I prefer the Tom Ford.
I'm a older woman who often wears fragrances made for men and other 'strange' ones (LOVE ouds, Chanel Sycamore, Cabochard). Have had Guerlain Vetiver in the past. Just bought this for myself (online) for my birthday without even trying it based on the David Bowie connection (scuse if that sounds lame, but the chap did have good taste....). .Then decided to watch some reviews 🙃 Love your presentation style and looking forward to receiving my bottle of this in the mail. I hardly ever go 'out; so I'm as likely to wear this gardening.. just for myself 😊
Hi Aaron, this is one of my favorite TF fragrances! I agree 100% Aaron were you on vacation? Looking tan my friend! Thanks for the video! Creed original Vetiver is nice also.
Tiziana Terenzi Draconis is a really nice bright vetiver based scent.
Do love Grey Vetiver! I do think it smells very similar to Roja's Vetiver Parfum Cologne actually, though that's a bit more mature-smelling so I prefer the Tom Ford. Btw, Haitian vetiver's the one that smells herbaceous and Indian and Javanese vetivers are the dirty, smoky ones! ;-)
Tried it today in Lithuania, it is good. Classy, clean. Good smell
My favourite. Always hoped you would review this one.
Perfect Office scent. Really nothing better than this imo - safe, very clean and pleasant, high quality, unique from the typical fresh aquatics and has good longevity.
Aaron come to Texas and visit !!!
I will be coming to New York and launching a USA fragrance doing a live fragrance review. I think a little event to hold 200 people
This one turned quite bitter on my skin after a couple hours, unlike Beau de Jour which starts just a tiny bit bitter but sweetens up as time goes by. They’re both great and masculine though
Vetiver is one of my favorite notes if done right, both the clean as well as the more dirty kind.
BTW/ my favorite vetiver scents are Eau Sauvage Parfum-2017 formulation & Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence. Bvlgari I believe has vetiver from Haiti and Java. I love the woodiness of vetiver, but also when it's creamy and smooth. It is a very versatile note. It's also lovely when blended with a bit of lavender 💜 .
Like Lalique Encre Noire Sport. Like green freshness in it! 👍
Sel de Vetiver by The Different Company... excellent salty, clean vetiver!
EDT Hermès , and Montale Red Vetiver still have a slight lead IMO.
My favorite vetivers are Encre Noir ( dark and smoke) and Hermes Intense Vetiver ( bright and citrus).
I own one vetiver and I've tried several. The one I own is still my favorite and that's Guerlain Vetiver. Wonderfull classic smell and to me sort of addicting actually. I would really like to try Givenchy Vetyver and Carven Vetiver. Two other classics that originally were launched in the late 50's early 60's.
I love all Vetiver's dirty, clean. Have to pick this up...
Well I picked this up and I LOVE it....
Defines try Roja's Vetiver Cologne. It's similar bro this one but more green and less grey.
I would love to see a professional like u reviewing something from the house of LOEWE .. Vetiver is kinda main note in most of there LOEWE 7 perfumes like the 7 Natural .. Hope they pass by you someday.. Love and respect.
Where would you recommend for buying natural and aroma chemical materials from for someone wanting to try their hand at homemade fragrances? Thanks Aaron! Love the content!
I like layering the grey vetiver with velvet orchid.
Roja Parfums Vetiver parfum, would love to see this quality for a better price point.
I haven't smelled this one but I want to now! The only vetiver fragrance I own is Frederic Malle - Vetiver Extraordinaire 🙌
Mate you should try Sultan Vetiver by Nishane, the best Vetiver fragrance there is bar none....
You've reviewed Lalique Encre Noir I think, another great Vetiver..
I love Baccarat Rouge Eau de Parfum. Is there anything else outstanding like BR?
i like this one alot as well.
Hey Aaron, if you were to pick one between grey vetiver, jazz club by MMM and TF Tuscan leather, which one would you choose?
I remember you saying that you didn't like "green" notes. Isn't Vetiver the epitome of 'greenness'?
a) Thank you for the accurate reflection of TF Grey Vetiver. Since Im going through a bottle now it really resonates on how you describe it /I have had other usual suspects, which are Guerlain and Roja Vetiver, but TF seemed to be the most "youthfoul" of them all.
b) One of other all time favourites is the Terre D´Hermes. Now the EDP does not have that Orange in the opening that EDT has, which I miss greatly, but there is still smth about the EDP I like better. But the big issue with both of them is the dry down - its far too musky/woody (not even sure what exactly). - I wish there was a Terre d´Hermes with a more youthful drydown - ther u go, I´ve said it :DDDDD
You should get your nose on Terre D’Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche - less earthy on the dry down
I’m a sucker for vetiver
Hey there, would you say it’s similar to Hermes Eau intense vetiver
Thanks Aaron
Is this EDP or EDT
I really need to know the difference as i am going to buy but which i don't know...
Many say EDT is more beautiful....any help?
I absolutely love this but! It isn't long lasting, I have had two bottles of this and really sadly had to give up on it because it didn't last , lots of reviews said the same , terres Hermes lasts on me but this doesn't, I wish you could make a grey vetiver equivalent, its classy .
I really like Portrayal Man, but that's probably more of a Violett Fragrance.
Does anyone know if this was the EDT or EDP that Aaron reviewed?
I love Vetiver. Nishane Sultan is my Punk rock Fragrance....nobody likes it but f**k them....i love it.
Love roja doves vetiver aswell.
Vetiver is my idea of manly perfumery
how is the longevity on this one?
I love it
Nishane Vetiver Sultan is the King
Hey guys. New to Aaron’s channel. Can anyone recommend me 3 compliment getting fragrances from his collection? Stay blessed 🙏🏽
Looks like you spent your X-mass at Ibiza or smth :D
If anyone still has doubts about Aaron and his authenticity as a chemist devoted to the craft of perfumery (which no one should but...haters) the fact that he feels that the perfumer of Grey Vetiver is French is spot on! Harry Fremont, born in Cannes and trained at the prestigious ISIPCA before going on to join Firmenich, created Grey Vetiver and is an award-winning perfumer for many fragrance houses. Amazing to see how a truly skilled 'nose' works!
Thanks so much for the heart! You and your commitment to the art of perfumery are inspirational! Please keep being you and creating what you love!
Some Google work will tell you everything and just make a video based on that
Lol watch me google a fragrance then “guess” where the perfumer is from.
One of my older Vetiver fragrances that I loved was L'Occitane Vetyver, but, sadly, it was discontinued.
My current favorite Vetiver fragrances are Guerlain Vetiver, Jovoy de Paris' Incident Diplomatique and Private Label (they perfectly encapsulate the different Vetivers of creamy versus earthy), Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vetiver, Nishane's Sultan Vetiver, Maison Anthony Marmin's Mukhallat de Medellin and some Indian Khas Attars.
Another oriental version of Vetiver I like and is worth trying out is Rasasi's Fattan, which interestingly enough is more expensive than the Guerlain Vetiver....
Also, one perfume created by Natalie Lorson is excellent: Lalique's Encre Noir a l'Extrème - outstanding especially for the price.
Get Lorenzo Villoresi Vetiver. I love it.
I loved the edt, which they discontinued. It remains one of my most worn fragrances. Not necessarily because it's one of my favorite scents, but it just seemed to suit every occasion. Grey Vetiver is a handsome versatile fragrance that every man should have in his wardrobe, in my opinion.
I've been wearing Terre D'Hermes lately. It is a dirty, earthier type of vetiver but I think the orange rounds it off nicely. I find it very endearing.
That's a good one but I think that one has a very defined age bracket. You really can't be a young man and wear Terre - it's just "off". Its a scent definitely for the older ages.
@@denniss8644 I generally agree with you, but I think it depends on location as well. I live in Bulgaria (Eastern Europe). In EE, people are generally more into darker, basey, heavier scents, more so than, say, France, England, etc. I'm 20 years old and I've been rocking the Terre parfum. Random people are loving it on me and I myself am in love with it. I do think, that if I were to wear it in Central Europe, I'd get less compliments.
Terre d Hermès vétiver you mean it’s amazing I am torn between grey vétiver and terre d Hermès vétiver
I like TDH as well, but GV is more modern and classy, in my opinion. Similar profiles though.
Not really, I use to wear this when I was 23 and not really into fragrances, and I got many compliments from friends etc.
Grey Vetiver is gorgeous and easily and stable in my all time TOP 10 of fragrances. Great you liked it, too. :)
I have third bottle too. Love it so much.
I heard that this was an homage to Guerlain Vetiver, which is a BEAUTIFUL fragrance. You should review some more Guerlain fragrances!
Hmm not really. Guerlain Vetiver is much more earthy, green, and “dirty”. Grey Vetiver is a clean soapy green with citruses on top.
I love both guerlain and tom ford versions of vetiver. Great fragrances
agree
Man did I love Guerlain vetiver when I had but it everyone around me hated it and said I smelled like an old man in the drydown. So I ended up selling it
@@cseymour97 u shouldnt give an f about what people like on you. Compliments arent the only aspect. Sometimes we are entitled to smell like we want as long as we dont smell disgusting/dirty.
You got tanned Aaron. Hope you've enjoyed such recent sunshine 🌞
Talking about the scent, this one didn't react very well on my skin with a dirty and bitter smell. For Vetiver based fragrances, I prefer Terre d'Hermes
I enjoy Terre d'Hermes too. I'd also humbly suggest the Eau Intense Vetiver from the same line. While I enjoy Grey Vetiver, I feel the Eau Intense Vetiver is a more casual version of Grey Vetiver. It's not dirty, it's clean, brighter, little more sparkle/spice. It just feels very uplifting imo. A lot of people tend to crap on it purely because it wasn't perfumed by Jean-Claude Ellena but it's a very good, affordable vetiver scent! :D
A 10/10 rating. *WOW!* Wasn’t expecting that. 😮
Thanks Aaron.
Vetiver can sometimes make scents smell old and dated, but this is clean and fresh with a light citrus open. Looking good there Aaron, bit of a tan going on 👌👌👌❤️
Please let us know when you drop your vetiver fragrance, man! Guerlain Vetiver is my favorite. Yes, it’s older and a little rougher. Undoubtedly masculine. Love it.
Love Geurlain Vetiver. Simple, clean, classic, and masculine. Can't beat it.
Sultan Vetiver is massive!
It's one of my favorite men fragrances. I gifted it to my husband many years ago and he loved it and finished the whole 100 ml bottle. Amouroud Lunar Vetiver was inspired by TF Grey Vetiver and also a nice one.
Aaron, what concentration was in your review, it was edt, eau de cologne..?
Does anyone know If this is EDT or EDP one? Thank you
For me it smells like a posh hotel soap bar.
I really like this when i wanna smell clean and masculine all day long
I actually prefer grey vetiver to the Guerlian vetiver but i actually love north Indian pure vetiver oil (ruh khus) which i put on to relax.
There is a amazing talk on vetiver by ensar oud and Exotic scents on TH-cam, i highly recommend everyone to watch that if your interested in vetiver.
My favs are French lover and creed’s original vertiver.
Hi Aaron, seeing you fresh looking and in a good mood makes me happy 😊, My favorite vetivers are Tom Ford Grey Vetiver, Byredo bal d'afrique and Chanel sycomore. And again I will say that I love your videos after I watch every video you post, from the first one till this❤️ KEEP IT UP BRO
Great review, Aaron. My favorite is Roja's Vetiver - eau de Parfum, Parfum or his Parfum cologne Vetiver. Would be great if you reviewed it.
I wear Terre D'Hermes and TF Grey Vetiver on a regular basis. I love both so much as they're both so uplifting to wear on all occasions. Both have great lasting power and they make you feel well put together and in control.
I am ready to buy it but I want to hear the masters view first
My favorite fragrance. One of the few where I needed a backup bottle.
I personally like vetiver, and enjoy some dirtier iterations, but I have my limits (Bentley Wild Vetiver and Nishane Sultan Vetiver are too dirty for me, but I like Encre Noire). However, to be honest, the cleaner herbal/metallic vetiver smell is more pleasant to me (Creed Original Vetiver, TF Grey Vetiver).
Great review Aaron! I also really enjoy wearing Tom Ford's Grey Vetiver EDT. What concentration are you reviewing, EDT, or EDP? Thank you for the review!
My wife bought this for me 3yrs ago.
It was love of at first smell.
I only have a corner left 😔
Grey vetiver was a bonafide compliment snatcher at my brother in-laws wedding. & I took this to Bali & Phuket Thailand &.... it turned heads & left ppl smiling.
Let him review Ganymede please! Can't wait for it :)
i love Vetiver Moloko by Ex Nihilo , Encre Noire Sport Lalique, and Vetiver by Community Fragrance which has the fruit with the vetiver. very
nice.
I have a feeling you would like -Fat Electrician by ELDO. It's a slightly sweet vetiver. It's not cloying at all and it's interesting but really wearable.
I'm in my 20s but I really do enjoy Guerlain Vetiver although for many it smells a bit oldfashioned. Also I really do like the Terre D'Hermes Eau Intense Vetiver flanker. Thank you for featuring Grey Vetiver, which I will try soon.
Did you ever end up trying it? How did it compare to Guerlain Vetiver?
As always, thank you for the fantastic review Aaron!
You rated this one so high which makes me wanna try it out myself, as I'm always excited to get great fragrances for an affordable price:)
Im wondering though, what's the difference between linear fragrances (that you often find boring) and those that are 'stable and robust'?
Yes try it. One of my favorites.
I totally agree, the soft, creamy vetiver is my favorite. And Tom Ford Grey Vetiver is my favorite in this class. Amazing! I’ll have to try the Guerlain fragrance everyone is suggesting.
Grey Vetiver is my clean & pressed white oxford shirt perfume. Sharp but soft. Somewhat quiet and reserved but in a fashionable way. Also great in the summer to just spice things up. I'm not a big fan of vetiver in general as it tends to lean tn the B.O. side on my skin, but there are a few that clean it up into something I can enjoy.
Great summary. Grey Vetiver is really clean, masculine, and subtle. Many recommend it's a "summer" fragrance, but I feel it's great year 'round. Another Vetiver I like is Prada Infusion de Vetiver (it came out around 2012). It has a bit of a "peppery" top note, but on the dry down, it smells like a fresh British grassy meadow. A classic Vetiver everyone would like is "Vetiver" de Guerlain, one of the best -- if not the most prestigious and world renowned -- French perfumers. One can't get more Vetiver than Vetiver de Guerlain!
Is this the edt or edp? I've noticed Aaron always say's vertiver rather than vetiver?
As the EDT was discontinued a few years ago i would assume the EDP
Now, I want to know more about this vetiver fragrance that you're working on, and I would still very much like to see you review Givenchy Gentleman Society because it uses Essence of vetiver Haïti, CO2 vetiver extract Haïti, Essence of vetiver Uruguay, Organic essence of vetiver Madagasca in the mids.
As I own this fragrance I can say it‘s the best vetiver-based fragrance I tried,along with Terre d‘Hermes EdT.As Ash from Gents Scents said,absolutely fit for a king.
TF nailed this for sure. Vetiver and oakmoss done this way is my favorite combo. Backed with some freshness creates the dream team when I think of masculine signature scents. Already had women at the office asking me what it was so they could buy it for their husbands. Solid
Aaron ur skin is looking great :D
Francesca Bianchi: Black Knight, Nishane: Sultan Vetiver, Etat Libre D'Orange: Fat Electrician - A Semimodern Vetiver
Designed by Harry Fremont who was born in Cannes, and trained in France. Bowie´s favourite scent, and of course it´s brilliant.
What you asked about vetiver: Fat Electrician by Etat Libre d'Orange is great. Creamy, caramelly, with hints of solder fumes :)
Edp or Edt? This was coincidence 🤔 this is my sotd the EDP, its my go to fragrance I love this stuff I smelled the EDT on a non frag head friend he didn't even know what he was wearing, it was nice on him... I got Daddy, Homme, Potchouli Noir, Deviant and Onyx Extreme last week these are Bangers, thanks ATH.