The Different Company is launching the new fragrance created by Celine Ellena called Sel de Vetiver, evoking vetiver roots macerating in a glass of water. Sel de Vetiver includes notes of cardamom, geranium, ylang ylang, and vetiver. (from cosmeticnews)
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violetnoir: Ooh, V, that sounds divine, especially for vetiver lovers.
Hugs! March 20, 2006 at 1:10pm
BoisdeJasmin: R, vetiver lovers should rejoice. I do love vetiver, and I am excited to try it. March 20, 2006 at 2:16pm
helg: Why am I not as excited as you two?
The smell of vetiver in the raw (the essential oil that is) is pungent enough to kill an elephant in twenty paces , and although I LOVE vetiver in perfumes (Timbuktu , Declaration , Chanel #19 , Bandit , Cristalle) the image of the grass submerged in water and with the addition of such powerhouses as ylang ylang and cardamom seems like a difficult feat. The Different company has made some great scents , so I am keeping an open mind , however…. March 21, 2006 at 8:07am
BoisdeJasmin: Well, it may be an indication of my strange tastes, but I love the smell of vetiver essential oil. It is pungent, but I do like it. March 21, 2006 at 10:39am
helg: You are a brave soul then , V ! I expect a full detailed review when you get a sample of this 🙂 March 24, 2006 at 3:20am
BoisdeJasmin: I would be curious to hear your thoughts too! March 25, 2006 at 1:14am