Le Labo’s Vetiver 46 is a unisex Eau de Parfum that offers a deep, smoky, and incense-laden interpretation of vetiver. Crafted by perfumer Mark Buxton, this fragrance is renowned for its complex blend of earthy and spicy notes, making it one of Le Labo’s most intense creations.
🌿 Scent Profile
At its core, Vetiver 46 features Haitian vetiver, celebrated for its rich and earthy aroma. This is complemented by a medley of 46 essences, including pepper, guaiac wood, labdanum, cedar, and olibanum (frankincense). The result is a fragrance that exudes strength and character, with smoky and woody undertones that evoke a sense of spiritual depth.
Key Notes:
- Top: Bergamot, Black Pepper
- Heart: Vetiver, Clove, Guaiac Wood
- Base: Labdanum, Cedar, Olibanum, Amber, Vanilla
💬 Community Insights
Fragrance enthusiasts have shared varied impressions of Vetiver 46:
“Vetiver 46 feels almost chewy and meaty in its heavily cloved, cedar woodiness and dark smokiness.”
— Kafkaesque Blog
“Vetiver 46 quickly moves from its initial candle-smoke effect into a rich, natural-smelling vetiver-frankincense-clove heart that has me swooning.”
— Luckyscent Reviewer
“This scent is surprisingly fresh, a little damp, but also smoky. The pepper adds to its invigorating punch.”
— Parfumo Reviewer