vetiver
noun
vet·i·ver
ˈve-tə-vər 
: a tall perennial grass (Vetiveria zizanioides) of southeastern Asia cultivated in warm regions especially for its fragrant roots which are used especially in woven goods (such as mats) and in perfumes
also
: its root
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Nocturna, with notes of Mexican vanilla, patchouli, and ambergris, evokes the city night sky, and Biblioteca de Babel, with cinnamon, oakmoss, tobacco, vetiver, and Palo Santo, is a spicy, leathery, woody scent reminiscent of an old library.
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 11 July 2024
Seger wears Pistachio Game to dream lucidly thanks to frankincense (a warm resin) and vetiver (a root with a green, citrusy quality), both of which are all-encompassing and grounding.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 7 Mar. 2024
The core fragrance instantly evokes Highgrove Gardens, with a rich cedar base, delicate top notes of cypress and lemon, and subtle hints of lavender, papyrus, and vetiver.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 July 2024
Now Dermstore This Works Choose Sleep Kit This set includes a mini pillow spray and a stress check roll-on infused with a calming blend of lavender, chamomile and vetiver.
—Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 27 June 2024
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 11 July 2024
Seger wears Pistachio Game to dream lucidly thanks to frankincense (a warm resin) and vetiver (a root with a green, citrusy quality), both of which are all-encompassing and grounding.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 7 Mar. 2024
The core fragrance instantly evokes Highgrove Gardens, with a rich cedar base, delicate top notes of cypress and lemon, and subtle hints of lavender, papyrus, and vetiver.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 July 2024
Now Dermstore This Works Choose Sleep Kit This set includes a mini pillow spray and a stress check roll-on infused with a calming blend of lavender, chamomile and vetiver.
—Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 27 June 2024
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“Vetiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vetiver. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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