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Heeley Vetiver Veritas Natural Eau de Parfum

Name: Heeley Vetiver Veritas Natural Eau de Parfum
Rating: 3.67 (3 reviews)

$443⁰⁰ NZD

Size

50ml 1ml Sample

Ripened by a long summer's sun, whispers of golden grass conceal an unexpected surprise. With a natural air of grace, the lasting scent of Vetiver Veritas is guaranteed by a composition containing over 90% Haitian Vetiver of exceptional quality. Characteristic notes of dry grass and clean earth combine with a hint of fresh mint that infuses life and vitality. But the real surprise is concealed until the base notes fade to a top note of fresh grapefruit.

A green, earthy woody aromatic with Haitian vetiver, fresh spice and citrus.

Notes

Haitian Vetiver Mate Woody Notes Green Notes Grapefruit Lavender

Wear profile

Longevity

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Best for Day

Season Spring · Autumn

Details

Family	Woods
Country	France
Perfumer	James Heeley
Year	2014
Concentration	Eau de Parfum

Description

Fragrance Family:
Woods

Main Notes:
Lavender, Mint, Haitian Vetiver, Grapefruit

Concentration:
Eau de Parfum

Occasion:
Suitable for formal events or everyday during winter.

Made in France

Editor's Notes

While everyone else is busy trying to purify and prettify the vetiver note, Heeley gives us a fragrance where its savage beauty is on full display. This is an exercise in enhancement, not modification. For the Haitian vetiver note – completely natural and pure – sings at the centre of the stage, whilst a furry texture is imparted by lavender, green grassy freshness is furthered with mint, and in between the folds of this fragrance is the bitter tonic-like edge of grapefruit. Can’t find it? Consider the smell of Campari as your referent – and the fragrance magically undergoes a Gestalt switch.

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5 stars: 1 (33%)
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2 stars: 1 (33%)
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EXCELLENT vetiver

EXCELLENT vetiver. Mentholated opening which is fairly invigorating. Dries down to the most perfect example of just vetiver. Considering 90% of the oil concentration is Haitian vetiver that makes sense. This slowly takes on the citric nuances I love from certain vetivers. It's been projecting off my skin for a number of hours now.

A good product - I would rate very well , however ....

This is a very good product . Either the outlet or the "Maison" - are having a laugh ,,,,,

I purchased 50 mls of this - here in Nov 2025 for . Heeley Vetiver Veritas Natural Eau de Parfum × 1 50ml $255.50 -- @ $365 AUD 20/02/26 today , I think not - as I say. This is a very good Vetiver but maybe try to get it elsewhere

Malle's Vetiver Extraordinaire - with a little funk

Frederic Malle's Vetiver Extraordinaire is my masterpiece yardstick. Nothing excites and comforts me more than that fragrance. I have never found anything close to it. So, with Vetiver Veritas I was a little apprehensive because the reviews suggested an overly-raw, unenjoyable vegetal beast. This has not been my experience - VV very much has the qualities of Malle's masterpiece - just a step or two back in the evolutionary chain. It is a gorgeous, deep vetiver and definitely more raw than Malle's - but no less exciting. The main difference between the two is the slightly funked (rotten) cut yellow grass angle that sits near the top. Malle shaved this away and produced a smoother experience. Heeley keeps it real. I adore it and it's one of my top 3 blind buys because it's just such a relief to know there's more than one titanic source of this note. Beautiful.