Continuing to sample the wood and leather scents from Le Jardin Retrouvé. These samples were passed along to me by cpf from LJR.

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In recent years "new" or "parallel" perfumery, or Senteurs as it is called in France, has been making headway in the market. This type of perfumery responds to current trends towards originality, simplicity, and a return to natural products.

This kind of perfumery differs from the traditional kind in that it offers compositions where the fragrances resemble those of real flowers, plants and fruits as closely as possible.  ~ LJR

What makes their fragrances different?

This artisanal French company is renowned for using only natural essences.  ~ LJR

Eau de Vetyver

This is a lovely rendition of vetiver.  Very smooth, rich, subtle.  If you like vetiver, you likely would really love this one.

Notes: bergamot, lemon, tobacco, vetiver.

What is vetiver?

Essential oil of vetiver is extracted from the roots of a plant found in Haiti, Reunion Island, India and Indonesia.

How is vetiver used in perfume?

It is frequently used as a base note in both men’s and women’s fragrances to anchor them.  Consequently many perfume companies have their own version of vetiver.

But in men’s fragrances it is used in a more dominant way.  Then, sometimes, to me, it is a sharper, more pungent note and is not a form of vetiver that I can wear.

Who can wear this?

I quite like it on me, so while it is a men’s fragrance as envisioned by LJR, it is surely suitable for women.

What is it like?

It is not as sharp as Guerlain’s Vetiver (for men.) It is smooth and gentle from the beginning.  There is no alcohol that needs to burn off to get to the fragrance underneath.  By the time Guerlain’s Vetiver comes down to the drydown, I still prefer LJR, as it is rich, smooth, and deeper.

At it’s end point, it remains rich and stable.  I am applying from a small vial, so dabbing not spritzing.  As such, it stays close to my skin, like a perfume.

Guerlain also makes a Vetiver pour Elle (for women.)  As I remember this, it still is not as wearable for me as LJR’s version.

Would it work to layer into other fragrances to add vetiver?

Yes, I think this would work beautifully.  I prefer it to Guerlain’s Vetiver.

What I like about it:

I like that the vetiver is not harsh or sharp, but rich and smooth.

My take:

I give this fragrance a 4 of 4.  It is lovely.

LJR tells us this is one of the best selling items in their men’s line, and I believe it.

And if you are looking for a vetiver that you could layer into other fragrances to change their flavor, I believe this would work beautifully.

What do you think?

Have you tried any of his fragrances?  (If not: Ask Them for Free Samples - Tout autour du Monde - All around the world.) If you have, do you have a favorite? Learn more about Le Jardin Retrouve house and Yuri Gutsatz.

Best,
Karin

This post is by Karin of Savvy Thinker, guest blogger. Karin loves perfumes, especially vintage or artisan. She has a wide range of interests including but not limited to books, cosmetics, business, and jewelry, including beading.

Photo Credits: http://www.lejardinretrouve.com/

Originally posted 2009-10-19 15:05:45. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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