Vetiver Fauve

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Guerlain's 2025 release Vetiver Fauve arrives as an EDP with the house's characteristic polish applied to a vetiver-forward composition. The fragrance opens with fig and pineapple, a tropical-fruity pairing that immediately signals something less austere than typical vetiver fragrances. These brighter elements sit atop a woody, green, and earthy foundation that grounds the composition from the start. Cypriol in the heart adds a smoky, slightly mineral quality, while the base settles into vetiver and tonka bean, creating an amber-woody DNA with unexpected sweetness from the tonka undercutting the vetiver's typically dry profile. The overall effect is a vetiver fragrance that leans approachable rather than severe, with the fruity opening and tonka sweetness preventing it from becoming austere or one-dimensional. It's earthy and woody without being overly green or herbal, and the cypriol adds enough intrigue to keep it from feeling straightforward. Vetiver Fauve suits someone looking for a vetiver with depth and complexity but without the strict, almost architectural character of more traditional interpretations. This works well as a layering piece or standalone fragrance for most seasons, fitting those drawn to The Homesteader, The Mystic, and The Sensualist profiles.

Top: Fig, Pineapple. Heart: Cypriol. Base: Vetiver, Tonka Bean.

Guerlain Vetiver Fauve belongs to the Amber/Woody fragrance family. It is an EDP.

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