Terre D'Hermes Eau Intense Vetiver

Love at first sniff. My favorite Terre along with the original EDT and Eau Tres Fraiche. This is the most modern non-sweet vetiver-dominant frag I've ever smelled. Sharp, peppery, grapefruity. Smells classy, somewhat rugged, much more palatable to contemporary noses than the classic vetivers such as Guerlain or Encre Noire. What a great feat to bring the vetiver forward from start to finish, make it modern and pay homage to M. Ellena with that unmistakable TdH DNA. Compared with TdH EDT, it's fresher, more watery and grassy, less flinty and more peppery, with just as good whole day longevity and definitely not redundant if you own the original. The vibe is slightly more formal than EDT - it feels out of place if I am dressed casually. Out of all TdH, I would not wear Vetiver and Parfum versions without at least a button-up shirt and/or a sport coat. Projection is notably quite strong, the strongest out of all Terre d'Hermes fragrances. Surprisingly, I've found it quite suitable for even freezing cold winter as well, which is unusual for fresh vetiver fragrances - although, of course, TdH EDP Intense is the undisputed king of TdH for winter use. Overall, 9.8/10, on par with EDT and ETF.

I love this fragrance. It somehow simultaneously smells like something I want to eat at a bakery, bright and clean, and slightly woody/masculine. It adds the right amount of sharp and sweet notes to balance out its heavier woody undertones so it never feels like an annoyingly masculine fragrance. There’s a slight artificial note that again is well-balanced with earthier counterparts so that it actually makes it smell more luxurious. Though I think it probably matches warm daytime moods best, I honestly don’t think it would feel out of place in any season or time of day. My one complaint is that it doesn’t seem to last as long on me as it does for other reviewers, so if I apply it in the morning I don’t really smell it by late afternoon. I usually have to reapply before evening plans, which is kind of nice for me though because then I get to start out the evening with the great top notes again. Just wish I didn’t have to go through it so fast since it’s not cheap (not crazy though). Anyway I love it!

Confused a bit on these other reviews. This opens up with a non-offense citrus burst with a light pepper and woody/vetiver behind it. The dry down is masculine, but in a nice manly way. Not a mature way per say. Meaning this frag could he worn by anyone with confidence over the age of 25. Its an easy wear and blind buy safe. I do not understand how you could not like this if you have any type of appreciation for frags. Its not a required taste, and is not as earthy as I thought it would be, but far from barbershop/soapy. Its balanced nicely, you can't say its too raw and earthy, and only has the slightest hint of mineral unlike givree which is heavy and a required taste. No smoke or resins in this one (which is a good thing). Its an easier wear that Terre in my opinion, being less masculine. My 30 year old girlfriend said twice on the first day of arrival "what are you wearing? It smells really good - out of everything you have this is my favorite". Its simple. Buy this without regrets.

What can i say here... One of the best spring/summer fragrances ever, for me. I own TDH edt, TDH EDP Intense and the parfum, i just adore all of them, but when i smelled this one, i just decided this is absolutely different scent in its way and worth owning in my collection, gosh, i even like it more than OG and Parfum versions! Good performer, longer lasting than EDT and Parfum, projects loudly first hour and a half maybe, then followed by a moderate projection which is how it should be. Classy, masculine. I dont see it to be worn with joggers and hoodies. Many around me acknowledge the greatness of TDH line but not really love them by all means, but this one is one of my wife's favorite fragrances from my collection. Not a safe blind buy, and neither is the price very welcoming for the most part as i only see it on discounters once a year. To sum up, masculinity , zestiness and freshness in a bottle

Heard all the hype of the TdH house so I had to try a 20m decant sample. First impressions... I hated it. I thought it smelled like an old lady's handbag. I kept wearing it for a week and I swear my nose matured. Now, it's one of my absolute favorites. Best way to describe TdH Intense Vetiver, hmm..Its like being stranded on a tropical island with a bunch citrus trees, and some of those oranges & grapefruits fell off the tree got buried in the warm sand, and fermented for like a week. Bright refreshing sour opening, some sichuan spice, and a beautiful earthy smoked grass vetiver note which somehow bring those sparkling citrus grapefruit notes back to life. It's a very addictive fragrance. 🏝🍊