Vetiver from the beginning: Laboratorio Olfattivo's Vetyverso EDP opens on grapefruit and bergamot before the earthy, smoky vetiver takes over alongside geranium and cedarwood, for anyone.
Vetyverso (vetiver + universe) places vetiver at the center of its construction. Grapefruit and bergamot in the top create the citrus brightness that frames the vetiver; grapefruit has a bitter, tart quality that complements the earthy character of the root rather than fighting it. The transition from the citrus opening to the vetiver heart is the composition's central movement.
Vetiver is an earthy, smoky, slightly woody material from the root of the grass Chrysopogon zizanioides; it is used in both mass-market fragrances and niche compositions for its tenacity and complexity. Geranium adds a green, slightly rosy bridge between the citrus and the root. Amber, musk, and cedarwood in the base round the vetiver's dry quality with warmth. Eight to ten hours on skin.
Vetyverso EDP suits spring through autumn from daytime through evening. The vetiver and grapefruit combination reads well in moderate to warm temperatures. A fragrance suited to casual and smart-casual occasions.
