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Eau de toilette

Carven Vetiver (2008)

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Gender:
Male
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Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:

The year 2008 gave us Vetiver (2008) Carven. A masculine fragrance from the aromatic family. It was created by perfumer Firmenich perfumer. By character, it falls into the spicy and citrus groups. Released in eau de toilette.

Expect a delicate sillage: a quiet, intimate presence. Longevity is on the low side — a good excuse to refresh it throughout the day. Behind this fragrance stands France and its rich perfumery heritage. Vetiver (2008) Carven unfolds gradually, effortlessly, and with great refinement — a perfect choice for day or evening.

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Perfume information

Description of the composition

The scent of Vetiver (2008) is shaped as a living composition, where layers reveal themselves smoothly and sequentially. The signature of Carven is clear in details that define the fragrance identity. No excess details, only what works, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail. Eau de toilette emphasizes a balanced rhythm of unfolding.

The accord profile is driven by these accords: Aromatic, Citrus, Wood and Spicy without random overlap. The gender direction is masculine, which clarifies the composition character. In longevity terms Low suggests confident staying power. In trail behavior Weak defines the projection profile in space.

In the top tier you detect invigorating sunny top notes: Bergamot, Lavender and Lemon.

At the core of development you notice Nutmeg and Spices keeping a warm-spicy direction.

From the group perspective the structure relies on Citrus, Spicy, Green and Wood. It also reaches into Aromatic. At family level the fragrance belongs to Aromatic.

Overall Vetiver (2008) reads as a cohesive composition — the opening sets direction, the middle layer carries the identity, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint. This is the type of composition best judged on skin.

Perfumers

Gender Male
Brand Carven
Segment Luxury perfumery
Country France
Website http://www.carven.fr
Year of production 2008
Status Discontinued
Concentration Eau de toilette
License holder Jacques Bogart Group

Composition pyramid

Bergamot
Lavender
Lemon
Nutmeg
Spices
Vetiver

Top notes

Heart notes

Base notes

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Fragrance characteristics

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Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
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Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Low (1 to 2 hours)
2
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Imperceptible
2
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
50%
Unisex
50%
Female
0%
What kind of event
Date
25%
Wedding
0%
Sport
25%
Sleep
0%
For party
0%
For every day
0%
Sex
0%
For Holiday
25%
Theatre
0%
Office
25%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
0%
Spring
Spring
67%
Summer
Summer
33%
Autumn
Autumn
0%
For what style / mood
Casual
50%
Gala
0%
Classic
0%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
0%
Sporty
50%
For what age
under 18
20%
18-25 years old
20%
26-35 years old
40%
36-45 years
20%
46+ years old
0%
Any
0%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
100%
Enter the cloud
0%
1-2 atomisations
0%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
0%
On the wrist
25%
On the knees
0%
On the back of the neck
0%
Behind the ears
25%
On the elbow
0%
On the abdomen
25%
On the back of the hand
0%
On clothes
25%
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0%
On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
100%
1-2 atomisations
0%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
50%
Exoticism
0%
Luxury
0%
Euphoria
0%
Passion
0%
Joy
50%
Calm
0%
Excitement
0%
Sadness
0%
Despair
0%
Effect
Fragrances can attract attention and evoke positive emotions, others can leave neutral, and others can cause negative associations and repel people.
Effect
Pleasant and unobtrusive
3
Intensity
The intensity of a fragrance is like its ‘volume’, the degree of intensity and strength with which it is felt around you or on the surface.
Intensity
Moderate
2
Bottle
Bottle
Excellent quality
5
Spray
Spray
Excellent quality
5
Packaging quality
Perfume bottle packaging quality is about protection and aesthetic appeal, including strength, reliability, design and materials. High quality ensures the safety and security of the product, a good first impression and attractiveness
Packaging quality
Excellent quality
5
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Now it reminds me more of a cologne. Before, when I tried it, it was bright, with a tart and strong character, green and sharp. But now it feels like it's not fully developed, although the lemons in this sharpness are still impressive 🍋
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This fragrance makes me think of colognes. Citrus notes, freshness, and greenery - all of it seems to play on the surface. Overall, it leaves a pleasant impression, though I can't say for sure that I completely love it. For spring, in principle, it's quite suitable. But there's something mysterious about it that makes you ponder ))

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