Vetiver Bourbon • Parfum d'Empire

The clove note really grounds the bourbon vetiver, giving it a smoky warmth that lasts well past dinner. I’ve gotten two compliments in one day wearing it, which never happens with my other bottles.

I wasn't expecting the orris root to shine through so clearly, but it gives the vetiver a soft, almost powdery warmth that makes it feel far more expensive than it is. Lasts a solid eight hours on my skin without turning harsh, and the Haitian vetiver stays smoky and green the whole time.

The clove note gives it just enough bite to keep the vetiver from being a one-note bore, and it lasts a solid eight hours on my skin. The Haitian vetiver comes through smoky and earthy, while the orris root softens the edges beautifully. Bought a travel spray to test it, now I'm saving up for the fu