vetiver
noun
vet·i·ver
ˈve-tə-vər 
: a tall perennial grass (Chrysopogon 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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At its heart are saffron and rose notes blended with smoky vetiver and earthy cypriol.
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Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Heretic Dirty Vanilla does just that, surrounding a vanilla note with woods and vetiver for a hypnotic, slightly animalic scent.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 13 Aug. 2025
Each of the 68 suites of the five-star hotel is different from the other not only in the way it is furnished with artisan pieces by Italian designers but also inspired by a different olfactory note, such as gardenia, narcissus, vetiver and sandalwood.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
The citrus blend keeps things brisk, while the geranium and vetiver lend it a more herbal quality.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 3 July 2025
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Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Heretic Dirty Vanilla does just that, surrounding a vanilla note with woods and vetiver for a hypnotic, slightly animalic scent.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 13 Aug. 2025
Each of the 68 suites of the five-star hotel is different from the other not only in the way it is furnished with artisan pieces by Italian designers but also inspired by a different olfactory note, such as gardenia, narcissus, vetiver and sandalwood.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
The citrus blend keeps things brisk, while the geranium and vetiver lend it a more herbal quality.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 3 July 2025
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“Vetiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vetiver. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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