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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With its top notes of black lemon and tumeric, woody heart of patchouli, sandalwood, and vetiver and base of leather and vanilla, the second fragrance, ECCCO evoking notions of transformation and resilience, is inspired by the aftermath of a volcanic eruption.
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Stephanie Hirschmiller, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
With peppy opening notes spliced with mandarin orange, Coco Mademoiselle has a heart of jasmine and rose and a creamy, woody base of tonka bean, vanilla, patchouli, vetiver, and white musk.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Apr. 2025
Its vibrant formula opens with a welcoming burst of lime, orange, and clary sage; settles into geranium and algae; and brings up oakmoss, vetiver, and patchouli on the earthy drydown.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025
This candle’s notes of cedar, cypress, and vetiver are for bringing the outdoors in, a forest bathing technique for the city-dweller.
—Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
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Stephanie Hirschmiller, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
With peppy opening notes spliced with mandarin orange, Coco Mademoiselle has a heart of jasmine and rose and a creamy, woody base of tonka bean, vanilla, patchouli, vetiver, and white musk.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Apr. 2025
Its vibrant formula opens with a welcoming burst of lime, orange, and clary sage; settles into geranium and algae; and brings up oakmoss, vetiver, and patchouli on the earthy drydown.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025
This candle’s notes of cedar, cypress, and vetiver are for bringing the outdoors in, a forest bathing technique for the city-dweller.
—Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Vetiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vetiver. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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