Vetiver Java

“Two things catch our attention as we walk through the green tea plantations of ancient Java: the cone of the Kawa Ijen volcano and the vetiver bushes. Their long roots reinforce the paths: they are the reason we came here, for the earthy, almost ashy note that makes this vetiver a unique olfactory experience.” [travel notes]

“Vetiver”: it sounds very French, but the name is deceptive. “Vettiveru” is actually the Tamil word for a plant whose long roots are also prized as a textile material. After extraction and distillation, they produce an amber-coloured essential oil. Its origins take us back to southern India, but we wanted our Perris Monte Carlo Vetiver to be a truly special aromatic experience. After tasting the most commonly used varieties from the Antilles – Haiti and Bourbon – we travelled to ancient Java. The largest and most populated island in the Sunda archipelago still has something of its mysterious aura. Perhaps because the large active volcanoes are so close: it is certainly true that Java vetiver does not share the clean simplicity of its closest relatives. On the contrary, it is pungent, smoky and almost burnt, with unexpected green, floral and spicy nuances. Our Vetiver fragrance is perfect for anyone looking for elegant and charismatic notes: an intense, woody heart that opens into light floral notes.

GRADES
Top notes: Calabrian bergamot, grapefruit, Timur pepper
Heart: Java Vetiver, Geranium Absolute
Base: amber, musk