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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Romantic interiors lean into florals and amber, while earthy homes reach for sandalwood, vetiver and tobacco.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Elsewhere, Vegan Leather Jacket by Lush is a bold perfume with a smoky composition, constructed around rich notes of clove, tobacco, vetiver, and tonka bean, creating a textured, woody scent profile.
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Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2026
It’s shrouded in vetiver and jasmine, with a drydown of copal, a warm and woody incense.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
The nonalcoholic Racine is designed entirely around roots—ginger, vetiver, turmeric, liquorice—while the Feuille cocktail focuses solely on leaves, blending mint, blue spirulina, blackcurrant bud, aloe vera, and patchouli.
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Lane Nieset,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Elsewhere, Vegan Leather Jacket by Lush is a bold perfume with a smoky composition, constructed around rich notes of clove, tobacco, vetiver, and tonka bean, creating a textured, woody scent profile.
—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2026
It’s shrouded in vetiver and jasmine, with a drydown of copal, a warm and woody incense.
—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
The nonalcoholic Racine is designed entirely around roots—ginger, vetiver, turmeric, liquorice—while the Feuille cocktail focuses solely on leaves, blending mint, blue spirulina, blackcurrant bud, aloe vera, and patchouli.
—
Lane Nieset,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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“Vetiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vetiver. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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