vetiver
noun
vet·i·ver
ˈve-tə-vər 
: a tall perennial grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides) of southeastern Asia cultivated in warm regions especially for its fragrant roots which are used especially in woven goods (such as mats) and in perfumes
also
: its root
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Bohemian Fig feels like a night out in a tropical town with fig, vetiver and vanilla orchid.
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Inspired by Victoria and David Beckham’s trip to Italy in the early days of dating, the sultry scent melds notes of sea breeze, incense, amber, and vetiver with patchouli and musk.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 June 2025
Go with a powdery floral with iris and cream notes like Yesterday Haze or a skin scent with notes of vetiver, vanilla and orchids from Bohemian Fig.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 4 June 2025
The citrus blend keeps things brisk, while the geranium and vetiver lend it a more herbal quality.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 3 July 2025
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Inspired by Victoria and David Beckham’s trip to Italy in the early days of dating, the sultry scent melds notes of sea breeze, incense, amber, and vetiver with patchouli and musk.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 June 2025
Go with a powdery floral with iris and cream notes like Yesterday Haze or a skin scent with notes of vetiver, vanilla and orchids from Bohemian Fig.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 4 June 2025
The citrus blend keeps things brisk, while the geranium and vetiver lend it a more herbal quality.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 3 July 2025
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“Vetiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vetiver. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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