How to Use vetiver in a Sentence

vetiver

noun
  • The scents ends on the mellow notes of white musk and vetiver.
    — Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 June 2018
  • The deep red glass compliments the rich scent of clove bud and vetiver.
    — Vanity Fair, Vanities, 11 Dec. 2017
  • The notes range from ginger to orris root, white cedar and vetiver.
    — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2024
  • It’s made with a calming blend of lavender, chamomile and vetiver.
    — Jamie Ballard, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Haitian vetiver and musk round out the powerful yet subtle cologne at the base.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Nov. 2022
  • At its heart are saffron and rose notes blended with smoky vetiver and earthy cypriol.
    — Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • The vetiver adds a green, woody note that grounds the fragrance, while the patchouli gives it a touch of earthy sweetness.
    — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Aug. 2024
  • Plantfolk Apothecary makes a vetiver hair oil that's so dreamy.
    — Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 19 Oct. 2020
  • The brand also makes solid sticks of body butter, in scents like teak rose and lemongrass vetiver.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2018
  • An elegant blend of vetiver and river birch made the final cut.
    — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2019
  • Its scent profile features hints of tonka bean mixed with ginger, vetiver, and patchouli.
    — Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Its scent profile features hints of tonka bean mixed with ginger, vetiver, and patchouli.
    — Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
  • The tea brings out the green in Lazulio’s vetiver, and the cucumber cools down some of that tartness.
    — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 22 Jan. 2026
  • There are notes of cedarwood, cypress, nutmeg, patchouli, and vetiver.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
  • The scent blends matcha with fig and bitter orange, grounded by sesame, cedarwood, and vetiver.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The woody, spicy cologne is perfect for the winter months, with notes of leather, tobacco, rum and vetiver.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
  • The woody, spicy cologne is perfect for the winter months, with notes of leather, tobacco, rum and vetiver.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 24 Nov. 2023
  • The spray contains a blend of lavender, vetiver, and camomile and smells like a warm, soothing, calming hug.
    — Amy Hou, Glamour, 20 Aug. 2018
  • Moss is paired with sea salt for a subtle briny funk, while herbaceous sage, warm vetiver, and airy musk leave the scent light and refreshing.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 3 June 2026
  • The lush base notes of smoky vetiver and sandalwood leave a lasting impression.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Apr. 2022
  • With notes of leather and vetiver as its base, this cologne is for the young guys who want to strike a balance between youthful charm and mature badass.
    — Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2022
  • Her eponymous scent is a citrusy floral, a blend of grapefruit and peony with a backbone of grassy vetiver.
    — Jamie Rosen, Town & Country, 8 Nov. 2013
  • Heady base notes of tonka bean, cedarwood, and Tahitian vetiver add strength and longevity.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Apr. 2022
  • The violet in this scent is blended with African marigold, vetiver, and bergamot.
    — Rose Dommu, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
  • At the base of the cologne, earthy Haitian vetiver and warm vanilla ground the fragrance profile for a well-rounded cologne.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Nov. 2022
  • The fragrance is strong, and the creaminess of the vanilla plays off woody vetiver, while the floral notes lend a bit of brightness to the scent.
    — Jihan Forbes, Allure, 17 Nov. 2021
  • This reed diffuser combines notes of palo santo, clove, vetiver, and incense for a fresh yet homey essence.
    — Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Notes of patchouli, amber, and vetiver blend together to create this comforting yet bold scent that your dad will love to live in.
    — Vanity Fair, Vanities, 13 June 2017
  • The top notes are sandalwoods and cedarwood and the mid notes are nutmeg, vetiver, and cinnamon.
    — Elyssa Goldberg, Bon Appetit, 10 Mar. 2017
  • This candle’s notes of cedar, cypress, and vetiver are for bringing the outdoors in, a forest bathing technique for the city-dweller.
    — Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024

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