Vetiver by Malin+Goetz

Brand: Malin+Goetz

Concentration: EDP

Scent overview

Bergamot, cardamom and grapefruit peel open onto bitter orange, celery seed and white iris over warm amber, Haitian vetiver and guaiacwood. A clean, earthy vetiver without the heavy smoke.

Scent Character

EDP · Introduced 2016 · Unisex

Key accords: Bergamot, Cardamom, Grapefruit, Bitter Orange, Celery Seed, Iris

Top Notes

Heart Notes

  • Bitter Orange
  • Celery Seed
  • Iris

Base Notes

Occasions: Office, Daytime, Casual

Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall

Fragrance overview

Vetiver by Malin+Goetz belongs to the woody fragrance family. Bergamot, cardamom and grapefruit peel open onto bitter orange, celery seed and white iris over warm amber, Haitian vetiver and guaiacwood. A clean, earthy vetiver without the heavy smoke. Vetiver opens with Bergamot, Cardamom, and Grapefruit. The heart brings Bitter Orange, Celery Seed, and Iris. It dries down to Amber, Vetiver, and Guaiac Wood.

How to wear Vetiver

On skin, Vetiver by Malin+Goetz has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, summer, and fall. Reach for it for office, daytime, and casual. Its best layering match in the catalog is The One by Dolce & Gabbana. Apply Vetiver first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer The One on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Vetiver : 2 sprays The One and adjust to taste.

How the notes develop

Vetiver opens with Bergamot, Cardamom, and Grapefruit.

The heart brings Bitter Orange, Celery Seed, and Iris.

It dries down to Amber, Vetiver, and Guaiac Wood.

What to layer with Vetiver

  • Dolce & Gabbana The One bottle

    The One by Dolce & Gabbana

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and amber.

    Order: Apply Vetiver first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer The One on top for oriental lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Vetiver : 2 sprays The One

  • Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men bottle

    The One for Men by Dolce & Gabbana

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share cardamom, grapefruit, and amber.

    Order: Apply Vetiver first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer The One for Men on top for oriental lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Vetiver : 2 sprays The One for Men

  • Chanel Chance bottle

    Chance by Chanel

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share iris and amber.

    Order: Apply Vetiver first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Chance on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Vetiver : 2 sprays Chance

  • Bond No. 9 Hamptons bottle

    Hamptons by Bond No. 9

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and amber.

    Order: Apply Vetiver first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Hamptons on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Vetiver : 2 sprays Hamptons

  • Maison Crivelli Fleur Diamantine bottle

    Fleur Diamantine by Maison Crivelli

    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and amber.

    Order: Apply Vetiver first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fleur Diamantine on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Vetiver : 2 sprays Fleur Diamantine

Pairings to approach with care

  • Kilian Black Phantom - Memento Mori bottle

    Black Phantom - Memento Mori by Kilian

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    Not Recommended · 34/99

    Black Phantom - Memento Mori has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Black Phantom - Memento Mori brings a gourmand contrast to this woody scent.

    Order: Apply Vetiver first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Black Phantom - Memento Mori on top for gourmand lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Vetiver : 1 spray Black Phantom - Memento Mori

  • Orto Parisi Bergamask bottle

    Bergamask by Orto Parisi

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    Not Recommended · 35/99

    Bergamask has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Bergamask brings a citrus contrast to this woody scent, and they share bergamot.

    Order: Apply Vetiver first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bergamask on top for citrus lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Vetiver : 1 spray Bergamask

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Frequently asked questions

Which notes are listed for Vetiver?

Vetiver opens with Bergamot, Cardamom, and Grapefruit. The heart brings Bitter Orange, Celery Seed, and Iris. It dries down to Amber, Vetiver, and Guaiac Wood.

How long does Vetiver last, and how strong is it?

Vetiver by Malin+Goetz has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration.

When should you wear Vetiver?

It's best in spring, summer, and fall. It suits office, daytime, and casual.

What layers well with Vetiver?

The One by Dolce & Gabbana is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and amber. Apply Vetiver first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer The One on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Vetiver : 2 sprays The One.

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