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7.9 / 10 606 Ratings
A popular perfume by Nishane for women and men, released in 2014. The scent is green-spicy. Projection and longevity are above-average. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Green
Spicy
Earthy
Woody
Leathery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
Java vetiverJava vetiver AbsinthAbsinth Peruvian pepper treePeruvian pepper tree BergamotBergamot
Heart Notes Heart Notes
Bourbon vetiverBourbon vetiver Haitian vetiverHaitian vetiver NeroliNeroli Tonka beanTonka bean
Base Notes Base Notes
Brazilian vetiverBrazilian vetiver AmberwoodAmberwood LeatherLeather
Ratings
Scent
7.9606 Ratings
Longevity
8.7541 Ratings
Sillage
8.2535 Ratings
Bottle
8.0501 Ratings
Value for money
7.4357 Ratings
Submitted by Mefunx · last update on 01/31/2026.
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Interesting Facts
The fragrance is part of the Miniature Art Collection collection.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to
King's Vetiver by The Dua Brand
King's Vetiver
Agrias Vetiveris II by Nebiru Parfvms
Agrias Vetiveris II
Vetiver Royal Bourbon (2014) by Oriza L. Legrand
Vetiver Royal Bourbon (2014)
Vétiver Nocturne by Bortnikoff
Vétiver Nocturne
Vetiver Parfum by Guerlain
Vetiver Parfum
Derby (2005) by Guerlain
Derby (2005)

Reviews

51 in-depth fragrance descriptions
CivetOnly

37 Reviews
CivetOnly
CivetOnly
Top Review 6  
The final boss of vetiver
Forget about commercially safe vetivers from Guerlain, Hermès or Tom Ford. This is vetiver in its full natural glory. Aromatic, earthy and dirty, with an opening that can be challenging if you aren't used to overly green nuances.

It should be noted that Sultan Vetiver is blended perfectly; even an untrained nose can pick up the multitude of vetiver notes. Jorge Lee shows you the plant's life cycle; starting out green and pungent when the plant is still young, eventually ending with dry and woody vetiver.

Opening takes you to a grassfield. It's springtime, it rained recently. Imagine green, aromatic and wet notes. It can be overbearing, especially when you add pepper to the mix. Bergamot adds some bitter freshness and when it comes to absinth, I mostly pick up anise and maybe fennel, so it actually reminds me of ouzo.

As the fragrance develops and starts drying down, so does the vetiver. Think of a dry field with wheels of hay. It becomes earthier and woody with a dusty quality. Eventally, a creamy leather grounds the scent. Performance is good, I get 8 hours on skin with moderate projection.
Updated on 10/19/2025
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DEDMAR

15 Reviews
DEDMAR
DEDMAR
Top Review 6  
One vetiver to rule them all
I remember when I bought a sample of this juice back in late 2021 and right after testing it I put it away thinking “there is no way I will ever wear this!”. It is very easy to dismiss vetiver as a note for untrained nose.

Fast forward to late 2022 and here I am: the proud owner of Nishane Sultan Vetiver. In the meantime I tested several popular mens vetiver fragrances only to give this one a chance again and get stunned by it. This really is a pinnacle of vetiver. The richness, complexity and deepness of the scent as well as the performance is minblowing. It takes you on a journey and keeps you entertained for 12+ hours. Outside of very hot summer days this can serve as a signature scent.

People used to typical sweet & fresh designers will probably fall out of the chair once they sniff this :D But some fragrances just need you to dive deep into this hobby and train your nose to understand and appreciate them. At least this was my case with NSV.

Given how few sprays you need to apply to enjoy this scent the whole day (2 sprays max!), the value for money is great and it will serve you very well.

Highly recommend this one! 10/10.
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David8500

4 Reviews
David8500
David8500
11  
Masterclass
I will start my review with this... Waaw , what a masterpiece... Class, well-crafted, gorgeous

If this sultan was an atlete hé would have been Usain bolt.
If this sultan was a boxer, hé would have been Mohamed Ali.
If this sultan was a basketballplayer, hé would have been Michael Jordan.

And if Maradona would have sniffed this stuff instead of the white powder, then people wouldn't even argue about who would be the best soccer player ever...

This of art starts pungent, green, little bit of earthyness.... It projects immediately...
You don't need to sniff this from the back of you hand to smell... This penetrates the nose... Like a bankrobber... No nice knocking on a the door.
After 30 min it starts to transition into a more soapy-feeling and fuller vetiver... Must be by the neroli, and the Bourbon vetiver.
It becomes less pungent and more rounded.
And this without losing any of its character, its class. This takes serveral hours (didn't time it)...

And then the final transition... This is even more .... Hmmmm.

Nice vetiver, with nice leather accord, and touch of amber that gives it a warm, cosy, creamy twist.
Sometimes I get also some hints of smokeyness...
The leather is not comparable to the leather as in Tom Ford tuscan, ombre leather or Louis Vuitton ombre nomade...
But more as in Hermes cuir d'ange, soft and nice smelling
Pure masterclass...

Use with caption...

I use 3 sprays and it filled the room...
I applied 18pm and 8 am it is still very detectable and present...

In the category of vetiver perfumes the winner is nishane sultan vetiver
With the worden of Tina Turner: you are simply the best, better than all the rest...

What? Tom Ford Grey vetiver
What? Terre d'hermes
What? Erminigildo Zegna wisdom
They are not even on the finish photo

Longevity, sillage, projection, smell
12 out of 10
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Smirky

506 Reviews
Smirky
Smirky
Very helpful Review 4  
Great Vetiver Fragrance
Sultan Vetiver is a really nice vetiver fragrance that is very masculine and definitely wearable - IF you like vetiver. I did not find it the least bit challenging to wear.

Two caveats with it though - 1. there is an initial punch in the snout which some people will find challenging. Give it about 30 minutes to dry down and settle. 2. It is a tad bit acrid and musty on the skin. You have to remember that people catch your scent in the air, not by burying their nose on your wrist. That said, keep it in mind if you are planning an intimate moment later.

In the air, it sweetens every so slightly and I also detected a very subtle soapiness. I tested this from a sample. Longevity was about 7 hours. Initial sillage and projection were a good 6' out but quickly reduced to arms length in a little over an hour.

I've put Sultan Vetiver on my want list, but will wait to test the three Guerlain vetivers to see which I like best.

UPDATE: I skipped the Guerlain vetivers because of current reviews about reforumlation, weakness, etc. AND I know they would never be as forward as Sultan Vetiver. It's the king and it's an awesome wear.
Updated on 01/05/2025
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Ceesie

142 Reviews
Ceesie
Ceesie
Helpful Review 8  
I love grass
Ah how I love the smell of vetifer in the morning. It has this sharp kick that just lifts you up. Sultan Vetiver is no exception.

First 5 minutes you’re greeted with a dry and earthy smell that’s on the edge of being too much. On the edge though, not over it. After that initial blast, things smoothen out, get a bit sweeter, sweatier, smokier and sexier.

For the rest of the day you’ll be walking in this big bubble of “oh yeah!” You know that feeling? You just hope someone picks up the smell and be as impressed as you are. That’s really the x-factor I’m looking for in fragrances.

Three sprays and I’m walking in a cloud, from early in the morning to late in the evening.

One of my favorites from this brand.
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It’s earthy, it’s green, creamy, it screams. It’s damp, sexy, it sweats, and my gosh it lasts. The end game vetiver?
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6
The most hardcore vetiver available on the market today. It reminds me of armpit hair, astrology cards, and a dusky motel in the countryside
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4
Finely tuned bittersweet combo of a huge, moist vetiver note and (what smells like) incense smoke. Quite possibly worth its price.
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Rich, spicy vetiver with a medicine like tone. Dry down is more green in a vetiver bomb. Good performance.
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4
Medicinal vetiver smelling more like those hyperpriced fake ouds than a real rooty vetiver.
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3
Green-spicy blast - herbal, aromatic + tonka sweetness.
Vetiver in all its glory: earthy, woody, grassy, rooty.
Leather adds extra depth.
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3
The pinnacle of vetiver fragrances, a brutal clash of all its facets in a bottle - a chameleon of a fragrance, rich, deep, full of tricks.
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7 months ago
3
Vetiver in general is my top 3 least desired notes and i think this is BEYOND good. Amazing herbal/hay/dry grass and a pinch of leather.
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3
The absolute best vetiver fragrance of all time
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3
Definitely a hidden gem. Drydown is so good. Couldn't notice the absinth note according to notes but it's an intense and powerful fragrance.
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