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Vetiver pour Elle by Guerlain

Vetiver pour Elle 2004

Cristalle
08/08/2012 - 02:49 AM
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My Little Green Secret

I love green fragrances, both the sunny-warm ones and the fresh-cool ones, each in their own time. Vetiver pour Elle comes across as very green right from the start and does not disappoint me.

Vetiver pour Elle is neither sunny-warm nor cool-green; it’s a bit as if it’s still undecided, perhaps a light green, just as if it’s gathering strength for the summer. For a vetiver scent, it is gentle with only the slightest hint of stubbornness. The bitter bergamot, which can sometimes come on strong, is here enveloped in a veil, a broken, light, almost transparent green fabric that surrounds me with a tiny, smoky, spicy secret. Only a keen observer will discover my secret. I am completely myself, not trying to impress or draw attention to myself. I enjoy the tranquility of the spring morning, sitting bare-faced and barefoot on a wall, with birds chirping above me, the sun's rays caressing my bare arms and legs, and my face turned towards the sun. It is still cool; only a few buds have opened, and a faint scent wafts towards me. And only after the sun has passed its zenith does the tonka bean send me its vanilla-like greetings, offering a premonition of the warmth of the coming summer.

Dear Vetiver, you are kind to those who want to get to know you, yet very reserved. Your voice could be a bit louder for me, as I don’t hear quite as well anymore. I always have to get very close to understand your greetings even in the afternoon.
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11 Comments
KleineHexeKleineHexe 9 years ago
I was expecting more "oomph" too.
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MediocreMediocre 13 years ago
Your comment makes me want to give it a try. I’ll also use my hearing aid, I promise!
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HibouHibou 13 years ago
Wow, to say so much in such a short comment is an art. My compliments!
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RivegaucheRivegauche 13 years ago
Nice scent, but it's way too subtle for the price, especially compared to the men's fragrance.
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Medusa00Medusa00 13 years ago
I like greens too, g.
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FranFran 13 years ago
I've been eager to try this one for a long time, can't wait to finally test it!
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InalaInala 13 years ago
Sometimes the veil of mystery lifts a little, and beneath it, we discover a delicate and intricate treasure, don't we? :-) You've captured it beautifully; I feel the same way!
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PaloneraPalonera 13 years ago
How tender and loving you described this scent! I just got a bit lost in your mood picture...
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HermessenzHermessenz 13 years ago
It's so green. Always a pleasure.
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ChypienneChypienne 13 years ago
Lime green - that's exactly how this beautiful scent is, gentle like a spring breeze. And your comment turned out so well, thank you!
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JifatJifat 13 years ago
Everything is in good shape, I can only say ;-) Beautifully expressed feelings about a lovely, elegant, albeit somewhat understated fragrance!
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