How to Use vetiver in a Sentence

vetiver

noun
  • The scents ends on the mellow notes of white musk and vetiver.
    Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 June 2018
  • At the middle, the cologne features strong and earthy notes of sage and smoked vetiver.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Dec. 2022
  • The vetiver adds a green, woody note that grounds the fragrance, while the patchouli gives it a touch of earthy sweetness.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Aug. 2024
  • The deep red glass compliments the rich scent of clove bud and vetiver.
    Vanity Fair, Vanities, 11 Dec. 2017
  • The vetiver and cedarwood scent will keep you smelling fresh all day.
    Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 12 Dec. 2022
  • The fragrance is strong, and the creaminess of the vanilla plays off woody vetiver, while the floral notes lend a bit of brightness to the scent.
    Jihan Forbes, Allure, 17 Nov. 2021
  • The notes range from ginger to orris root, white cedar and vetiver.
    Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2024
  • At the base of the cologne, earthy Haitian vetiver and warm vanilla ground the fragrance profile for a well-rounded cologne.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Nov. 2022
  • Haitian vetiver and musk round out the powerful yet subtle cologne at the base.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Nov. 2022
  • It’s made with a calming blend of lavender, chamomile and vetiver.
    Jamie Ballard, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Mar. 2023
  • The fragrance is grounded by black tea and green vetiver.
    Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 29 June 2021
  • The woody, spicy cologne is perfect for the winter months, with notes of leather, tobacco, rum and vetiver.
    Anna Tingley, Variety, 24 Nov. 2023
  • The spray contains a blend of lavender, vetiver, and camomile and smells like a warm, soothing, calming hug.
    Amy Hou, Glamour, 20 Aug. 2018
  • With notes of leather and vetiver as its base, this cologne is for the young guys who want to strike a balance between youthful charm and mature badass.
    Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2022
  • The brand also makes solid sticks of body butter, in scents like teak rose and lemongrass vetiver.
    Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2018
  • Bergamot and florals (peony and neroli) are the initial scents in Bel Azur, followed by creamy cedarwood and the earthy notes of vetiver.
    Sari Anne Tuschman, latimes.com, 9 June 2017
  • Plantfolk Apothecary makes a vetiver hair oil that's so dreamy.
    Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 19 Oct. 2020
  • On the one hand, this vetiver remix of the fan-favorite Terre d’Hermès couldn’t live without its predecessor.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2022
  • Opening with sweet spices of cardamom — whose woodsy notes recall the dry desert heat — the nose moves to cedarwood in the middle; while a smoky vetiver and silk meets a crisp papyrus at the end.
    Kate Donnelly, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
  • The aroma features banana blossom — the flower of a type of wild banana — that lends an air of mystery to the bold jasmine and vetiver.
    Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
  • What really makes this fragrance stand out, however, are the bourbon and Haitian vetiver found in the heart of the fragrance.
    Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • The top notes are sandalwoods and cedarwood and the mid notes are nutmeg, vetiver, and cinnamon.
    Elyssa Goldberg, Bon Appetit, 10 Mar. 2017
  • An elegant blend of vetiver and river birch made the final cut.
    Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2019
  • This warm, woodsy, and citrusy fragrance opens with tarragon, spicy cinnamon, and rich patchouli on top of a base of amber and smoky vetiver.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 Nov. 2022
  • Heady base notes of tonka bean, cedarwood, and Tahitian vetiver add strength and longevity.
    The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Apr. 2022
  • The middle includes the star of the show, wet concrete, a few florals, and orris root, and the base includes incense, musk, sandalwood, and vetiver.
    Tynan Sinks, Allure, 5 July 2017
  • Her eponymous scent is a citrusy floral, a blend of grapefruit and peony with a backbone of grassy vetiver.
    Jamie Rosen, Town & Country, 8 Nov. 2013
  • Fall spices mix with black vanilla pod, leather, amber, and vetiver for a spicy yet indulgent scent that carries a 50-hour burn time.
    Michelle Rostamian, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023
  • Notes of white and black Breu resin, wild jungle flora, cypress root, and Brazilian vetiver places one straight into the Amazonian forest for a cozy, long-lasting scent sure to warm up any home.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
  • The material’s scent is a standout here, evenly matched with a smoky oud expression, a hint of geranium, and a comforting base of amber and vetiver.
    Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024

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