vetiver

noun

vet·i·ver ˈve-tə-vər

: a tall perennial grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides) of southeastern Asia cultivated in warm regions especially for its fragrant roots which are used especially in woven goods (such as mats) and in perfumes

also : its root

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The hero product is the Hand + Body Wash, which comes in three scents (for now): Oud + Amber, Chalk (a nostalgic blend of musk, mint and saffron), and my personal favorite, Broadleaf Forest, which smells like cedar and vetiver. —

Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 20 Dec. 2024 The comforting scent from Daylesford Organic combines earthy mushroom, galbanum and vetiver with notes of violet leaf and iris root. —

Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 Created by celebrated perfumer Daphné Bugey, this effortlessly elegant scent features high-quality citrus notes of bergamot, mandarin, and orange blossom with a dose of pink pepper to compliment the woody and earthy notes of chestnut, cedar, vetiver, and musk. —

Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024 Typically, vetiver is sold and used as an essential oil. —

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