Vétiver Écarlate L'Artisan Parfumeur 2022
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Vetiver Ecarlate
When I first sprayed this, I immediately mumbled, “Oh my god…” I saw someone else describing it perfectly as a “zingy, zesty” grapefruit fragrance. It’s bright and sprightly at the jump. It’s quite beautiful, and that’s from someone who’s citrus-averse.
This, for me, is a lesson in nuance and all the ways a note could be interpreted. For me, it smells more like a bitter pomelo than a pink grapefruit. Vetiver Ecarlate (VE) and Zara’s Vetiver Pamplemousse (VP) are both realistic depictions of a fresh and zesty citrus rind. But comparing them side by side, VP is juicier and fruitier like a Ruby Red grapefruit whereas VE leans in a bracingly green direction. It’s more akin to Windows Down from Henry Rose, actually.
I don’t perceive the tomato leaf as much as I do the pomelo. I think the vegetal greenness pairs too seamlessly to be teased apart. As a tomato leaf fan, I guess I do wish this note was strengthened and the pomelo less so. But again, no criticisms here. Really fresh, really zingy, really nice.
This, for me, is a lesson in nuance and all the ways a note could be interpreted. For me, it smells more like a bitter pomelo than a pink grapefruit. Vetiver Ecarlate (VE) and Zara’s Vetiver Pamplemousse (VP) are both realistic depictions of a fresh and zesty citrus rind. But comparing them side by side, VP is juicier and fruitier like a Ruby Red grapefruit whereas VE leans in a bracingly green direction. It’s more akin to Windows Down from Henry Rose, actually.
I don’t perceive the tomato leaf as much as I do the pomelo. I think the vegetal greenness pairs too seamlessly to be teased apart. As a tomato leaf fan, I guess I do wish this note was strengthened and the pomelo less so. But again, no criticisms here. Really fresh, really zingy, really nice.
Alexlinhcao
