Vetiver Extreme by Guerlain

I tried it from a vintage bottle, and it’s a powdery vetiver, potent and steeped in melancholy, transporting you straight back decades. It smells of talc, soap, and pure nostalgia—a true old-school classic.

I tried it in Mexico during summer, but on a rainy day with 14 degrees. The opening is very sharp, delicious, and intense; ultimately, an exquisite scent. It feels much more modern than the classic. The only drawback is that in this weather, it didn’t last at all: after two hours, it was already skin scent. It smells great, but the longevity is extremely poor. I’ll try it in heat or above 24 degrees. I’ll update the review.

I’m a woman and I LOVE IT! Seriously, this fragrance is unisex; on my skin, it develops exquisitely. It truly smells like a MAN, an ALPHA MACHO, hairy chest, but worn by ufffff WHAT A BEAUTY! The dry-down on women is spectacular, it lasts on clothes until the next day, and on my skin about 10 hours as skin scent. It’s absolutely worth the money, it’s exquisite.

@juangse I think they only changed the bottle. For a few months now I’ve seen many bottles on Vinted and Wallapop with the old format of Vetiver Frozen and Eau Glacée. In fact, I bought two and both carry the Vetiver Extreme label. As a vetiver perfume, it’s quite good, in the TF line but without being so fresh. The trail is acceptable and lasts about 6 to 8 hours.

As for the scent, little to add that previous reviewers haven’t said; in fact, the name defines it all. My contribution is on performance and personality: I consider it timeless and very characterful. I don’t think it’s a complementary scent that would make a woman not want to be near you; on the contrary, it denotes cleanliness, tidiness, and security. It’s fresh, pleasant, and I don’t see it as suitable for very young men. Nor do I feel it’s for everyday wear. Personally, I use it when I want to feel good with myself. 6 sprays gave a moderate trail of at least 5 hours and 5+ hours of longevity as skin scent. In this, it excels. In summary, a fragrance that is never out of place in a collector’s wardrobe, a good scent with outstanding performance, age range +30 years, and not for everyday wear. Regards.

Vetiver Extreme shares many similarities with the original: it is neat, clean and formal. Perhaps it is the incense that gives it a slightly smoky touch, but generally it is very similar to its mother. I did not feel it as spicy; the base notes (vetiver, cedar and tonka bean) are the most noticeable. The distinguishable longevity was at most 5 hours with just two sprays, but it still felt too short. It is not bad, but unnecessary if you already own the regular version, as it does not add many differences. In my case, I stick with the original, even the reformulated one.

I tested Vetiver and Vetiver Extreme on my wrists at 5pm. Initially, the regular Vetiver smells fresh and citrusy (lemon, no tobacco), while the Extreme is harder, rougher and warmer (I detect tarragon, no citrus). After 10 minutes, the vetiver base is identical in both. Imagine Vito Corleone: the regular Vetiver is in light clothing in a sunny spring garden; the Extreme is in a dark suit and trench coat in the rain in the city. The regular Vetiver stays fresh with a soapy touch and lily-of-the-valley root; the Extreme turns smoky and spicy due to the incense and spices. It is now 12:11am, and both are close to the skin (the regular has more presence). When I returned to the shop at 6pm, both smelled similar, and after the sales assistant smelled my wrists, she said the Extreme suited my style better, whereas the regular was for an older man. I (29) like both, but I took the Extreme. 7.5/10 Cheers!