Guerlain Vétiver, hour by hour

How it opens, settles and lingers on skin.

Lemon peel and pipe tobacco on a tweed sleeve at the office.

Vétiver by Guerlain, bottle pictured with its key notes: Bergamot, Lemon and Vetiver
  1. First spray0–15 min

  2. Heart15 min – 2 h

  3. Dry-down2 h – 7–12 h

Lasts
7–12 h
Long lasting
Sillage
Moderate, 2 of 4
When to wear

SeasonAutumnSpring

Time of dayOfficeDaytime

What wearers say

Votes from fragrance communities, most-voted answers first.

  • Longevity

    Most voted: 50%Long lasting

  • Sillage

    Most voted: 51%Moderate

  • Season

    Most voted: 31%Autumn

  • Time of day

    Most voted: 33%Office

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Longevity, 204 votes

  • Very weak2%4 votes
  • Weak6%12 votes
  • Moderate28%58 votes
  • Long lasting (Most voted)50%102 votes
  • Eternal14%28 votes

Sillage, 194 votes

  • Intimate11%22 votes
  • Moderate (Most voted)51%98 votes
  • Strong32%62 votes
  • Enormous6%12 votes

Season, 273 votes

  • Spring25%68 votes
  • Summer19%52 votes
  • Autumn (Most voted)31%85 votes
  • Winter25%68 votes

Time of day, 297 votes

  • Daytime29%85 votes
  • Office (Most voted)33%98 votes
  • Evening24%72 votes
  • Night out14%42 votes

Which size is right for you?

Every size is decanted from the same original bottle.

  • 3ml

    To discover it

    Price: Now €11.16Was €17.90SAVE 38%
    • Per ml: €3.72/ml
    • ≈60 sprays
    • 20 days of wear
  • Best value

    30ml

    To keep it

    Price: Now €92.43Was €204.90SAVE 55%
    • Per ml: €3.08/ml17% less per ml than 3ml
    • ≈600 sprays
    • 200 days of wear

Loved by 50,000+

Why scent lovers try it with us before they buy the bottle.

10ML decants in glass vials and a travel atomiser

10ML vs a blind buy

What a decant gives you that a bottle bought unsmelled can’t.

Why 10ML?
Blind buy
Authentic original perfume
Yes
Yes
Smell it on your skin before you buy
Yes
No
Try several scents for one bottle’s price
Yes
No
Travel-ready atomiser
Yes
No
No full bottle wasted if it’s not for you
Yes
No

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Frequently asked questions

What does Guerlain Vétiver smell like?

Guerlain Vétiver opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lemon and Orange. The heart brings Nutmeg, Pepper, Tobacco and Vetiver. It dries down to Patchouli, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.

Is Guerlain Vétiver long lasting?

Shoppers on fragrance communities most often rate its longevity as long lasting (50% of votes), and 64% rate it long lasting or eternal. They most often rate its sillage as moderate (51% of votes). How long it lasts on you also depends on your skin and how much you apply.

Is Guerlain Vétiver good for summer?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it mainly for spring and autumn; summer takes only 19% of season votes.

Is Guerlain Vétiver good for winter?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it well for winter: winter takes 25% of season votes, close behind its most-voted season.

Is Guerlain Vétiver for day or night?

Shoppers on fragrance communities mostly wear it by day: 62% of time-of-day votes are for daytime or the office, 38% for evenings and nights out.

Can I wear Guerlain Vétiver to the office?

Yes. Shoppers on fragrance communities vote the office its most fitting time of day, with 33% of time-of-day votes.

Who makes Guerlain Vétiver?

Vétiver is made by Guerlain. It was launched in 1959.

How many wears is a 10ml decant of Guerlain Vétiver?

A 10ml decant of Guerlain Vétiver holds about 200 sprays, roughly 67 days of wear. The 3ml decant holds about 60 sprays, around 20 days. The 30ml decant holds about 600 sprays, around 200 days.

Which other Guerlain perfumes can I try?

Besides Guerlain Vétiver, 10ML has Shalimar Eau de Parfum, Mon Guerlain and La Petite Robe Noire from Guerlain, each decanted from the original bottle.

Is this Guerlain Vétiver decant the original perfume?

Yes. Every Guerlain Vétiver decant is filled by hand from an original Guerlain bottle, with nothing added or diluted, so it opens, dries down and lasts on your skin the way the bottle does. We sell only authentic originals.

What is a decant?

A small amount of a perfume, taken from its original bottle and put into a travel atomiser. You get the real fragrance in a size that lets you live with it for days before you decide on the full bottle.

How does the money-back guarantee work?

If a scent isn’t right for you, get in touch within 30 days of it arriving and we’ll arrange a refund. Terms apply. See our refund policy.