Bel Ami Vetiver

13 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• Lechu

  September 11, 2015

  

  Well, this is a double challenge for my inexperienced nose. First, this is the first review for this profile; second, there is no olfactory pyramid or official list of notes on the Hermès website or anywhere else. I hope to give a good description that will serve as a parameter for my fellow reviewers; I will do my best, hehe. First: I did not know the Bel Ami vintage nor the current formula. I take this as an advantage to analyse Bel Ami Vetiver without prejudice. Second, I clarify that, despite the name, it does not seem to be a fragrance centred on vetiver. The opening is citrusy, dominated by a bitter orange similar to that of Terre d’Hermès, but it only resembles it for a few seconds; then it becomes resinous and slightly spicy (I think I smell cinnamon and perhaps cardamom). In the heart notes, while the spices mix with the orange, the leather appears; these two notes dominate almost the entire path. With the leather, I detect a slight sweet touch that accompanies the dry down, without being cloying. Tonka? The vetiver is fresh and green on my skin and climate, without root or smoke, more of a classic cut. For me, the vetiver is a secondary artist acting stealthily from the base, accompanying the leather and orange, which are the ones that stand out the most. I forgot to say that from the first spray, there is an oily and greasy sensation, very pleasant, which perhaps influences its good performance. Longevity exceeds 10 hours (tested in cold) and the trail is heavy (not intrusive) for the first 2 hours, then dropping to moderate. Spring is approaching and I think it can shine this season. It is very versatile; I imagine it goes brilliantly in all climates. The best part: it was a blind buy. There will surely be an update soon. My score: 8.5/10.

• oscarsh86

  September 21, 2015

  

  Starts citrusy and orangey, then the vetiver becomes more noticeable. In the dry down, a floral sweetness emerges; it doesn’t smell like the vetiver in Terre, which is earthy and rough, this one seems more pleasant. Sometimes I notice a burnt note, I’m not sure what it is. It seems like a rather mature fragrance. Projection and longevity, having applied quite a few sprays, were high: I could still smell it after more than 8 hours with a good trail at the beginning.

• oscarsh86

  October 9, 2015

  

  Citrusy and orange opening, then the vetiver becomes more noticeable. In the heart phase, a slight floral sweetness appears; it does not smell like the vetiver of Terre (which is earthy and rough), this one seems more pleasant. Still, sometimes I get a burnt smell, I don’t know what it is. It seems like a somewhat mature fragrance. Projection and longevity, having sprayed quite a few times, were high: I could smell it for more than 8 hours with a good trail at the beginning.

• juancar677

  November 18, 2015

  

  A flanker of the classic Bel Ami by Jean-Claude Ellena. Clearly modernised and minimalist (something very logical from such a famous French nose). Lechu’s opinion is spot on and I add nothing more: the leather and bitter orange remain as protagonists, with a support of sweeter notes (logically) that give base to the vetiver, justifying its name. For me, it is more muted and wearable than the classic Bel Ami, which feels a bit heavy to me. Although it is good, its notes tend to mix a lot, giving a sensation of a dark hole, but not therefore elegant or sensual. Anyway, I always prefer this version by Ellena: it is more transparent and does not lose its essence.

• pedjalazaro

  June 14, 2017

  

  I am obsessed. It starts citrusy and herbal, but soon it sweetens and ‘remembers’. The vetiver is barely noticeable; yes, it smells of coffee and tonka bean with a jasmine between a leather that smells great. It is more versatile than the classic Bel Ami and, honestly, I have liked it more. Ideal for spring and autumn, day and night. The longevity is long and the trail is moderate.

• Javirulo

  June 20, 2019

  

  Smells wonderful, warmer and more intimate than the original Bel Ami. They keep the leather and florals but add vetiver and a sweet touch that ‘orientalises’ it. The blend is perfectly balanced. For me, it has everything: elegant, long-lasting, versatile and uncommon. Surprisingly, it doesn’t draw much attention and stays in the background compared to other more famous scents (and how good that it remains, like a hidden treasure). It’s a timeless aroma that will become a classic over time. Although it’s a more modern version, I think it suits people aged 30-35, of course, it’s subjective. For me, it’s a masterpiece by J.C. Ellena.

• Javirulo

  June 25, 2019

  

  A beautiful scent, warmer and more accessible than the classic Bel Ami. From this, it keeps the leather and floral notes, adding vetiver and a slight sweetness that ‘orientalises’ it. The blend works as a perfectly balanced whole. For me, this scent has everything: it is elegant, long-lasting, versatile and not overused. Curiously, despite all these virtues, Bel Ami Vetiver does not attract much attention; it stays in the background compared to other more popular products (and I hope it stays that way for a long time, like a hidden treasure). It is a timeless scent that will become a classic with time. For me, it is a masterpiece by J.C. Ellena, aimed at those from 30-35 years old, although assigning fragrances by age is subjective and debatable.

• Boyfrag26

  November 4, 2022

  

  Elegant, sophisticated and comfortable. It makes a direct reference to the original Bel Ami, with that soft and distinct leather that I do not find in other fragrances, managing to be striking without being aggressive. Moderate projection but excellent longevity, making you feel lightly perfumed and highlighted for many hours. An elegant, classic and timeless fragrance!

• santoscalero

  October 16, 2024

  

  It fell into my hands unexpectedly, what a surprise. Upon smelling it, I asked myself what I am wasting my time with Rabanne, YSL, Armani… Yes, they smell good and everyone likes them, but this is another level. LEATHER, VETIVER, AMBER and a thousand nuances. A story is told here and I only have 100ml left to finish it because it is so complex. The website says it is chypre, but for me, only at the beginning; 90% of the duration feels more amber or oriental. Surprisingly, it is an EDT. Now we play fantasy with EDP, EDP Extreme to convince the customer that it has more quality, but this ‘simple’ EDT of Bel Ami Vetiver falls on the skin and brings you down to earth. Let’s not be fooled by concentrations. I will not spoil it, try it and judge. My recommendation: try it if you can, it is a hidden gem, it unblocks your nose from trends, and do not miss a work by Jean-Claude Ellena, who never disappoints.

• santoscalero

  October 19, 2024

  

  It caught me by surprise, wow. Smelling this makes me wonder what I’m wasting my time on with Rabanne, YSL or Armani. Yes, they smell great and everyone likes them, but this is another level. LEATHER, VETIVER, AMBER and a thousand nuances. A story is told here and I only have 100ml left to finish it. It’s complex. On the Hermès website they say it’s a chypre, but for me, at first yes, but 90% of the duration feels more amber or oriental. Surprisingly, it’s an EDT. Now they put fantasy with extreme EDP concentrations to convince us we’re getting more quality, but this ‘simple’ Bel Ami Vetiver EDT hits your skin and brings you down to earth. Let’s not deceive ourselves, concentrations are no guarantee of anything. To summarise, I won’t spoil it. Try it if you can: it’s a hidden gem, it clears your nose of all the trendy stuff and don’t miss a work by Jean Claude Ellena, who never disappoints (well, even the best master makes a mistake, but not in this case).

• svazquez7

  May 14, 2025

  

  This flanker is perhaps the best fragrance from Hermès I’ve ever smelled. It’s an unusual and elegant aromatic composition with sweet and herbal leather. Its leather is light, nothing abrasive or wild, and at the end the vetiver really stands out with a rich touch. It wasn’t noticeable when I first used it in winter, but now I’m surprised. If this is what the flanker is like, I can’t imagine what the OG will be like. I bought it in winter and it didn’t perform much; my bottles are from 2021 and, considering its discontinuation, I decided to buy another. Its performance doesn’t favour me much in the cold. Now that it’s summer or spring in Baja California, it behaves very well and it is noticeable, it seems to be a sort of ‘light version’ and I must say I loved it. I recommend it for warm temperatures because that’s where it truly shines. Buy blind, you’ll be right.

• svazquez7

  May 28, 2025

  

  This flanker is perhaps the best fragrance from Hermès I have tried so far. An elegant aromatic composition with sweet and herbal leather. The leather is light, nothing abrasive, and towards the end, the vetiver really shines through with a rich touch. It wasn’t noticeable like this in winter, but now it has surprised me. If this is what the flanker is like, I can’t imagine what the original must be. I bought it in winter and it didn’t perform much; my bottles are from 2021 and as it was discontinued, I decided to buy another. Its performance didn’t favour me then, but in summer/spring in Baja California, it behaves very well. It seems like a ‘light version’ and frankly, I have loved it. I recommend it for warm temperatures; that is where it truly shines. A shrewd blind buy.

• Mijauju

  August 9, 2025

  

  Cycling through irrigated fields under the midday sun, with an open leather notebook and a cup of black tea infused with dried orange peel. I’ve had this since 2023 and now I understand: it wasn’t made for the stress of before. This scent doesn’t shout or invade; it feels premeditated. Bel Ami Vetiver is a virtuous friend, ideal for those quiet days where one is happy with little and values it for the experience. In perfumery, it is art and craft.