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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Then there's Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild Eau de Parfum, $90, and Cult Gaia Mast Eau de Parfum, $228, both with green vetiver and blossom.
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Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 10 June 2025
Temple Oud: a warm, layered fragrance with notes of sandalwood, violet leaves, jasmine, and Haitian vetiver that lingers like a mood.
—Martine Thompson, Essence, 5 June 2025
Oud is center-stage in this fragrance, complemented by warm musk, Australian sandalwood, jasmine, vetiver, and a touch of violet.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 25 May 2025
This three-piece moisturizer set features distinct scents—vetiver and bergamot, lavender and chamomile, and rose, neroli, and frankincense.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
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Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 10 June 2025
Temple Oud: a warm, layered fragrance with notes of sandalwood, violet leaves, jasmine, and Haitian vetiver that lingers like a mood.
—Martine Thompson, Essence, 5 June 2025
Oud is center-stage in this fragrance, complemented by warm musk, Australian sandalwood, jasmine, vetiver, and a touch of violet.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 25 May 2025
This three-piece moisturizer set features distinct scents—vetiver and bergamot, lavender and chamomile, and rose, neroli, and frankincense.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
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“Vetiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vetiver. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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