Formidable Man
Andrée Putman (2015)

A very clean, masculine vetiver. It is not a root or earthy vetiver, but one that is very agreeable. The citrus accord is very natural and brightens the composition, blending well with osmanthus, which is a unique note to say the least. The patchouli and moss comes across as a clean musk type and grounds the vetiver to add depth character. Really love the way this shines and has quickly become one of my top vetivers, even surpassing OV.

Bright citrus opening with a very natural and earthy Vetiver but after a few minutes the patchouli begins to shine through with an incredible cedar base.
Though not listed in the notes Cedar is certainly a major player but the Vetiver and Patchouli remain the Stars throughout.

Projection and Silliage are above average and I get 7 1/2 hours or more on my skin.

Perfect for the office but it also retains a very adventuresome feel and while it shines in the summer and spring, as do most vetivers, I can see this easily being pulled off in the fall as well.....it's just dirty enough.

My new favorite Vetiver? Time will tell but it is flying up the rankings.

Character: Jack Colton played by Michael Douglas "Romancing the Stone"