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05/24/2023
Elysium
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Elysium
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Premier Danseur
What should I expect from a fragrance named after one of its dominant notes, vetiver? An overdose of herbaceous and earthy scents. These facets are all there and have slightly floral, smoky, and musky nuances. Before testing it, my mind had been prepared to smell some Vetiver Eau de Toilette, Uomo Vetyver Eau de Toilette, or even Cacharel pour L'Homme Eau de Toilette, all with a citrusy slant. But I was miserably wrong, and it did not meet most of my expectations. The aroma has nothing to do with those colognes and even less with the filthy theme as in Encre Noire Eau de Toilette, Vétiver Limited Edition, Vetiver Essence, or any other fragrance that I have in my vast collection that has the vetiver as a leading dancer in the corps de ballet, a premier danseur.
Deep into the scent, Vetiver by Olfactory Lab is herbal, mossy, and earthy. It is a vetiver of extraordinary subtlety. It brings me an unusual interpretation of vetiver. It reveals all the elegance and benefits of Vetiver's noble root, which has always been renowned for its ability to ward off negative energy. Citrus scents enliven the green and woody character of Vetiver and spicy notes add sparkle. Slightly citrus, marginally rosy, and most of all, grassy and mossy. I meet bitter citrus rinds on top. Subdued bergamot and grapefruit add a sulphurous quality. However, the bitter fruit is nothing like Pamplemousse, where the unsweetened zesty nuance lingers throughout it. Instead, I find that citrus fruit is atypical; it is very shy and more like a grapefruit crust than the fruit's juice. As a top note, the vetiver oozes after a few moments.
The citrus is only in the initial blast and then fades quickly. A green and peppery geranium note runs through the composition's heart, giving it a fresh rosy effect. That said, I barely get any spice in the mix. We often classify nutmeg and cinnamon as hot spices, but I only get a fresh, unspicy accord. I assume that the soft spices, combined with the dryness of the wood of the base, add structure to the final product without dominating or changing the fundamental aspect.
Smoky, earthy, but most of all, musky vetiver is what I get while approaching the dry-down. Now the cologne gets away from the grassier, fresher, and greener elements and takes a tinge of mineral-rich soil and humid ground. You may find Vetiver relatively light and pale if you are fond of ordinary green vetiver. Sometimes, the scent reveals some slightly powdery, iris-like elements, which gratify my nose. However, what lasts, in the end, is a musky and mossy trail, which dominates the hints of blond woods, so the cedar lacks the characteristic smell of sharpened pencil, and the sandalwood is not too creamy or milky.
Unfortunately, on my skin, its projection is too close, and longevity is too short, lower than the other fragrances of the same line I've already worn. It would have been better if it had more staying power and slightly more sillage. Perfect for spring and summer mornings and evenings, formal lunches and dinners.
I'm basing my thoughts on a bottle I've owned since May 2023.
-Elysium
Deep into the scent, Vetiver by Olfactory Lab is herbal, mossy, and earthy. It is a vetiver of extraordinary subtlety. It brings me an unusual interpretation of vetiver. It reveals all the elegance and benefits of Vetiver's noble root, which has always been renowned for its ability to ward off negative energy. Citrus scents enliven the green and woody character of Vetiver and spicy notes add sparkle. Slightly citrus, marginally rosy, and most of all, grassy and mossy. I meet bitter citrus rinds on top. Subdued bergamot and grapefruit add a sulphurous quality. However, the bitter fruit is nothing like Pamplemousse, where the unsweetened zesty nuance lingers throughout it. Instead, I find that citrus fruit is atypical; it is very shy and more like a grapefruit crust than the fruit's juice. As a top note, the vetiver oozes after a few moments.
The citrus is only in the initial blast and then fades quickly. A green and peppery geranium note runs through the composition's heart, giving it a fresh rosy effect. That said, I barely get any spice in the mix. We often classify nutmeg and cinnamon as hot spices, but I only get a fresh, unspicy accord. I assume that the soft spices, combined with the dryness of the wood of the base, add structure to the final product without dominating or changing the fundamental aspect.
Smoky, earthy, but most of all, musky vetiver is what I get while approaching the dry-down. Now the cologne gets away from the grassier, fresher, and greener elements and takes a tinge of mineral-rich soil and humid ground. You may find Vetiver relatively light and pale if you are fond of ordinary green vetiver. Sometimes, the scent reveals some slightly powdery, iris-like elements, which gratify my nose. However, what lasts, in the end, is a musky and mossy trail, which dominates the hints of blond woods, so the cedar lacks the characteristic smell of sharpened pencil, and the sandalwood is not too creamy or milky.
Unfortunately, on my skin, its projection is too close, and longevity is too short, lower than the other fragrances of the same line I've already worn. It would have been better if it had more staying power and slightly more sillage. Perfect for spring and summer mornings and evenings, formal lunches and dinners.
I'm basing my thoughts on a bottle I've owned since May 2023.
-Elysium
Elysium
