Best vetiver perfumes for women
Vetiver is a grassy, earthy, slightly smoky root. It gives a dry, elegant freshness and is a classic in masculine and unisex fragrances. Below are the 20 best-rated vetiver fragrances for women (including unisex) on MaxParfum, ranked by community rating and popularity, with a cheaper dupe where one exists.
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#1
Clive Christian
Blonde Amber
Warm Spicy, Amber, Woody
Cheaper alternative: La Ree Fragrances Golden Amber +5 more -
#2
Carolina Herrera
Mystery Tobacco
Woody, Tobacco, Warm Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Charuto Mysterious Tobacco +2 more -
#3
Creed
Jardin d'Amalfi
Citrus, Fruity, Fresh Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Alexandria Fragrances Boschetti Della Costa -
#4
Guerlain
Joyeuse Tubereuse
White Floral, Green, Tuberose
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World White As Tuberose -
#5
Tom Ford
Oud Wood
Woody, Warm Spicy, Oud
Cheaper alternative: Al Haramain Platinum Oud +6 more -
#6
Amouage
Opus Xiv Royal Tobacco
Amber, Sweet, Balsamic
Cheaper alternative: Pendora Scents Regal Reserve Charuto +1 more -
#7
YSL
Libre Intense
Vanilla, White Floral, Lavender
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances Intensely Liberated -
#8
Parfums de Marly
Sedley
Citrus, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Lattafa Maahir Legacy +2 more -
#9
Clive Christian
Timeless
Citrus, Aromatic, Green
Cheaper alternative: Alexandria Fragrances Beyond Time -
#10
Dolce & Gabbana
The One Lace Edition
Fruity, White Floral, Vanilla
Cheaper alternative: Maison Alhambra Nuit Royale Exclusive Edition -
#11
Nishane
Tero
Fresh Spicy, Caramel, Warm Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Zimaya Mazaaj +1 more -
#12
Nishane
Hundred Silent Ways
White Floral, Vanilla, Powdery
Cheaper alternative: Oakcha Faint Murmur -
#13
Amouage
Boundless
Warm Spicy, Amber, Balsamic
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances Everlasting -
#14
Givenchy
L'Interdit
Powdery, Woody, Iris
Cheaper alternative: Lattafa Fakhar Rose +2 more -
#15
Roja Dove
Oceania
Citrus, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Alexandria Fragrances Bleu Oceanic -
#16
YSL
Y
Green, White Floral, Earthy
Cheaper alternative: Oakcha Why -
#17
Parfums de Marly
Delina La Rosee
Floral, Fresh, Rose
Cheaper alternative: Zimaya Hawwa +1 more -
#18
Tom Ford
Mandarino di Amalfi
Citrus, Aromatic, White Floral
Cheaper alternative: Alexandria Fragrances Citrus Splash -
#19
Jean Paul Gaultier
La Belle
Vanilla, Fruity, Sweet
Cheaper alternative: Maison Alhambra Glacier Bella +1 more -
#20
Le Labo
Bergamote 22
Citrus, Aromatic, Woody
Cheaper alternative: Khadlaj Magnate Premiere +1 more
Vetiver fragrance FAQs
What is the best vetiver perfume for women?
Based on community ratings, the top picks are Clive Christian Blonde Amber, Carolina Herrera Mystery Tobacco and Creed Jardin d'Amalfi. All 20 on this list are well-known fragrances with vetiver in their notes.
What does vetiver smell like in perfume?
Vetiver is a grassy, earthy, slightly smoky root. It gives a dry, elegant freshness and is a classic in masculine and unisex fragrances.
Are there cheaper alternatives to these vetiver fragrances?
Yes. 20 of these have known dupes on MaxParfum, for example La Ree Fragrances Golden Amber (a dupe of Blonde Amber), Charuto Mysterious Tobacco (a dupe of Mystery Tobacco) and Alexandria Fragrances Boschetti Della Costa (a dupe of Jardin d'Amalfi).
More fragrances by note
- Vanilla
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- Musk
- Sandalwood
- Jasmine
- Patchouli
- Bergamot
- Tonka Bean
- Lavender
- Leather
- Tobacco
- Iris
- Cardamom
- Saffron
- Incense
- Cinnamon
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