Guerlain Vetiver Comparison Video

Hello,
welcome to my Vintage Guerlain Vetiver Comparison video. Here, I will compare formulations of one of Guerlain's masterpieces, Vetiver.
Please enjoy
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#comparison

[@Sliceisnice850]

Not trying to brag, but I have the much-coveted 2021 bottle. 😕

[@RichMitch]

😂😂😂

[@HandsomeSmells]

LOL

[@RichMitch]

@@HandsomeSmells 😂😂😂

[@lynnleglaire4819]

😅😂🤣😂

[@jeremyhinze8837]

FLEX 💪

[@dorianphilotheates3769]

Stellar review! VETIVER de GUERLAIN has been a standard of my fragrance wardrobe for decades: for several years I wore only this. To my nose, the original eau de cologne from the ‘60s/‘70s was virtually indistinguishable from the second bottle you reviewed (dating to the late ‘80s/early ‘90s). I believe that your hunch is correct: from experience, I can definitely assure you that, as it matures, the original evolves into a much darker, rootier, smokier, and considerably drier scent than when new. One of the great attributes of vetiver root is that it matures remarkably well: even when exposed to less than perfect storage conditions, over time, the scent develops a deeper, darker, graver, almost brooding aspect. Still, even when newly produced, I remember the original eau possessing drier and deeply verdant notes as compared to the fresher, more hesperidic character of the more recent iterations (from 2000-present). Great channel, you’ve got; I recently stumbled on it via Ramsay’s equally excellent channel, and subscribed. Greetings from Greece!

[@RichMitch]

It is an amazing fragrance with many changes over the years, I suppose that's to be expected for a fragrance nearly 70 years old! Thanks for subscribing 🙏🏻

[@dorianphilotheates3769]

@@RichMitch - 👍🙂

[@lynnleglaire4819]

One of my favorite notes. I have a bunch of Verviers from different time and different brands and have come to the conclusion that Vetiver from Guerlain is just perfect…it just smells good, oh so good. That’s an interesting take on why vintage bottles are easily found in Canada. It’s sort of easy to find vintage bottles in Los Angeles…it just requires leg work. There are so many little perfume shops off the beaten path that have been around for 30 or more years. And the second hand shops often have perfumes. I’ve acquired a bottle of Coty Chypre for $10.00 (my most Bragg worth purchase…and it still smells sort of amazing). But it makes leg work…not internet search. Nice video Rich. Thanks!

[@RichMitch]

It's part of the fun, hunting for old vintage bottles of things. There is a lot of work that goes into it, it's more than just an Internet search, you are right. Cheers Lynn

[@realscentreview]

Interesting theory about Canada. I think it also has to do with our very large elderly population. Lots of hoarded antiques. Also, our massive european influence - especially in Quebec, like you said. Canada is closer to 45 Million btw - there are more than 5 million in Toronto itself lol. Good video

[@RichMitch]

Goodness me, I don't know where I've got that 5m stat from then 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@TKK765]

I have the version with the silver cap where guerlain is written in Italic! The juice is very similar in color with the one with gold cap (2012 should be my batch). Is pretty good! Can’t wear the current formulations!

[@RichMitch]

Need to spend more time with the latest version

[@jura_rose]

I am veti veti excited about this.

[@RichMitch]

🤨

[@tripler7490]

I compared the listerine-style bottles last week and decided that the newer one without the gold writing better expressed what I was looking for the perfume for me. I sent the gold back. The newer bottle is much fresher and stays fresher on my skin. The gold writing bottle just seemed too “muddled,” and maybe for that impression of vetiver I’d rather turn to other brands. Testing vintage Givenchy and Goutal vetiver next. Excellent video and I need to try the striped bottle apparently.

[@RichMitch]

That could be because of maturation over time or just a style tweak. I know exactly what you mean about a perfume expressing what you want. For me, vintages seem to do that more often than newer bottles but there's no right or wrong answer. I have many newer versions and newer releases that I love

[@cityslacker6221]

over the years I have decided that Guerlain’s vintage Vetivers are the only true “vetiver” centered fragrances I actually love. I can wear others, but they’re only ok. Imlike vetiver as a subtle base note, but generally find it too harsh. I sadly had to return a gold cap bottle to an ebay seller who obviously had newer juice in it. that sucked. but at least they accepted the return.

[@RichMitch]

@@cityslacker6221 gotta be careful on eBay. I love this stuff too

[@RamseytheRam]

Great video Rich... this is top notch content because very few people have the juice & experience to do this type of video... loving it 🐏🦆

[@RichMitch]

Cheers m8, inspired by your Alain Delon video yesterday

[@Seoul_Brough]

Excellent, excellent, excellent video, Rich! Love your POV while discussing all versions of Vetiver!

[@RichMitch]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻

[@western-oud1898]

Great...you don't know how long I've been waiting for someone to do this comparison a d review of guerlain vetiver..

[@RichMitch]

How long?!

[@western-oud1898]

@@RichMitch ..for as long as I've been watching fragrance reviews which is around eight years or so..not sure anyone's done this with the guerlain vetivers

[@western-oud1898]

@@RichMitch..I can vaguely remember in the mid 80s that oldest guerlain bottle you have used to be called the "heinze backed bean" bottle..I remember my dad owned it and thats wht he called it 😆

[@RichMitch]

😂😂😂 It is the same colour

[@Granada296]

Incredible video Rich, I only had the chance to watch it today and I am thrilled. Keep up the great work

[@RichMitch]

Thank you! Appreciate it

[@BobbyDior]

Love Guerlain Vetiver on humid day here...I have this one,..but, I wish I had that one, as well...

[@RichMitch]

Which one?

[@lazyman4214]

Strange, I had a newer bottle from 2019 and now from 2023 - both are seem to be quite short-lasting, I don't detect them after 2 hours on me. Pre-formulated version with silver cap (2010-2017) was somewhat "thicker" smelling

[@RichMitch]

Ask someone else if they can smell you, could just be onosmia

[@artblend4278]

Hi! discovered your videos recently after following other well known chaps :) yes, 2F01 is 2002 because from 2010 it is the second half of the alphabet that is used and also coincides with the launch of this layered bottle in 2000 which was stopped in 2008. By the way the H is not "exhaled" in French, so you can say -abit rouge, dior -omme... thx a lot for your videos

[@RichMitch]

Thank you very much, I appreciate it! 🫡

[@artblend4278]

In fact, you could do exactly the same video with Habit Rouge, 80's, 90's, 2000's and 2016...I can already tell you there are differences (I recently picked up (very luckily) a 2003 batch and it's so good, richer ) but maybe you 've done it already! cheers😊

[@RichMitch]

I haven't, I'm not a huge fan of habit rouge, unfortunately. Too powdery on me

[@artblend4278]

@@RichMitch that's fine! ;-)

[@ryand.3555]

Love a good educational program.

[@RichMitch]

😂

[@profmelvin]

Great video and take. Love Guerlain Vetiver. Good point on delayed gratification and the exercise of patience.

[@RichMitch]

It's a lost art, unfortunately

[@jesuso6847]

Excellent video Rich! The ribbed bottle was my introduction to vetiver and I absolutely loved it! You’re quite right in your assessment! Very frsh and green. It had a timeless gentleman vibe to it! Neither dated nor modern! The newer bottle I totally hated it. I almost used up my bottle but I couldn’t wear it anymore. It had a very waxy texture to it - it seemed more like a grandma perfume. Even got me wondering if perhaps my bottled had turned bad. Anyway, hope to maybe one day find a ribbed bottle (for my pleasure!). Cheers mate! Greetings and a quack from Texas!

[@RichMitch]

Ribbed for our pleasure 🤣🤣 Cheers m8, thanks for sharing your experience

[@LEgoiste]

This was a classic Rich Mitch production, good to see Guerlain Vetiver getting some love. I started wearing this in 1981 thru to mid 80's on and off. Bought another early 90's and that was the last time until recently and boy it's good and the scent memories come flooding back. Really interesting hearing your theory on vintage stock in Canada. I feel similar in certain places in Italy and Greece, pre COVID on a Greek Island I was in an old pharmacy and was laughing to myself seeing on the packed dusty shelves old stock Sagamore, Smalto,Trussardi, VC&A PH, Balenciaga PH, Gianfranco Ferre and Kouros, thinking to myself those won't sell, I last wore those blah blah. They had countless price stickers on them one on top of the other getting cheaper and cheaper from Drachmas to euros. I had no idea I would be tracking them down earnestly in the future....what an idiot, if only. It's all about the bass.....showing your age there! As for the lobotomized Vetiver.... 🤣. You're mate is so lucky, nice thing to do there Rich. All the best.

[@LEgoiste]

Btw... have never seen that green cologne bottle before! The ribbed bottle isn't that what is known as Vetiver Eau Glacee/ Frozen fragrance or Vetiver Sport? Your description matches the former, that's a great year rounder for me.

[@RichMitch]

@@LEgoiste I think the Vetiver ribbed bottle is just the normal vetiver, there may be flankers but it's not stated on the bottle so I'm taking it as the original. Hear many stories about dusty old vintages in pharmacies

[@oleksandrrocks]

​@@RichMitch It's normal version 100%. I had sport version. Not worth seeking.

[@jeremyhinze8837]

That old bottle is outrageous! I would be remiss if I didn't tell you I think it should come home to Canada 🇨🇦 and reside here with moi.

[@RichMitch]

Local pick up only

[@jeremyhinze8837]

@@RichMitch 🤣🤣 touchè

[@qaidikramuddin]

What an interesting theory. Makes absolute sense.

[@RichMitch]

Thanks man, I appreciate it

[@oleksandrrocks]

Thank you for such soulful review. I have similar experience. But my oldest was with "oval window" shape of bottle from, I believe, 1976. Strong hay note at start, reminded me Equus Lalique. No citrus at all. But with drilling freshness note in the middle and bitter, dry vetiver in the base. The ribbed bottle was too much for me from all points of view. Strong, drilling start of stunning sharp combination of vetiver and tobacco that sores your throat. Still no citrus. Lasts all day long, very powerful. And my favourite is silver cap version from 2014. 2015 (silver too) seemed to be poorer. Here I can get beautiful bergamot at the start. Unfortunately it fades away very soon. This version is smooth enough not to annoy you. Damned tonka bean could be more modest here, it brings "carrot" feeling. I don't know green cap version or square l'homme kind of version. Silver cap is very comfortable, really working horse.

[@RichMitch]

Excellent comment and thank you 🙏🏻

[@oleksandrrocks]

​@@RichMitch Thanks for an answer ;-) By the way my ribbed bottle was from 2009 and YOUR 2018 version is "green cap" version. Penultimate version. That opaque bottle can be from sixties, I met such description but not sure if that was truth. Not later than first half of seventies, exactly.

[@RichMitch]

@@oleksandrrocks I didn't see your question. 🙏🏻 The opaque bottle feels like a babybel cheese lol, the smell is very dark and tar like to me though. It certainly seems like the formula has been changed a lot since it was first introduced

[@oleksandrrocks]

@@RichMitch I think the time became "second author" of that scent. Not Jean Paul only. Sadly that we cannot imagine how it smelled when it was fresh.

[@tapatiio92]

One Of My Favorite Guerlain Vetiver Fragrance I Love The Scent Is Really Nice Vetiver Fragrance

[@RichMitch]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@tapatiio92]

@@RichMitch 🙏🙏🙏

[@Curdle7]

Same here Mitch I’ve been wearing all Vetivers lately samples of vetiver extraordinaire Guerlain vetiver nishane sultan vetiver borrnikoff vetiver nocturne absolute I think that’s all

[@RichMitch]

Tis the season!

[@speedwolf5212]

Great comparison! I found it interesting when you said the gold cap version is tightly sprung. That’s exactly how I’ve felt about the gold cap Habit Rouge edt. It’s very compact compared to newer version(s), almost like a jack in the box.

[@RichMitch]

Ah, did you find that it in opened up a bit as you used it?

[@doubleduck7743]

My gold cap Habit rouge EDT is sooo much stronger than the current EDT, do you guys have the same experience? It’s so sad how short and quiet the habit rouge is now…it’s so sad… lasts 2 hours on me. At the same time, I have many versions of heritage, and that one seems to be pretty similar in performance.

[@RichMitch]

I haven't really worn mine that much, not a huge fan

[@antoniohopson5287]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Just Fantastic!!!!!!

[@RichMitch]

Cheers Antonio

[@SeanHH1986]

i have a bottle from the 2000s (90s bottle style but silver sprayer/cap and the cursive guerlain logo) which i bought thinking it was "vintage" before i knew guerlain batch codes like the back of my hand. spent 80 bucks and for a bit i was disappointed with the performance....but when i wear it now it lasts a LONG time on clothes, i guess once it got some air in it or whatever. i always thought the smell was very nice but id love to smell the old edc version.

[@SeanHH1986]

p.s. if you havent already figured it out, tell me the batch code and ill tell you exactly when it was made. its certainly an early 90s bottle with the gold sprayer you have, but it could be late 80s too i believe.

[@SeanHH1986]

p.s.s. theres alot of people selling the 3rd bottle from the left as some kind of original vintage for alot of money but if i remember correctly it was released in 2010. it reminds me of the 70s original eau de guerlain bottle, made square.

[@RichMitch]

@@SeanHH1986 thanks for watching man. I have a pretty good grip on the release dates, I still think my favourite version is the square bottle, I might even wear it today! 👀

[@johnvuela1211]

Greetings and salutations Richard. I am lucky to have 1 bottle of the 2002 version and of the Vetiver Extreme. Find they have some herbal notes similar to Green Chartreuse liqueur. Very complex and invigorating. Thank you for the video!

[@RichMitch]

Welcome, how is the Vetiver extreme?

[@johnvuela1211]

@@RichMitch it's darker, smokiness and spiciness are very present, possibly sharing this with the Canadian exclusive, and i find slightly sweeter, in my humble opinion. Hasta la vista.

[@michaelharness3258]

Great video. Very descriptive. Good job bob!

[@RichMitch]

😂 Cheers!

[@dmr9767]

I have the first bottle with the sticker in red and white of vétiver. I imagine it must smell exactly like your opaque bottle of vétiver. What a great fragrance it is!

[@RichMitch]

Nice, an ancient artifact

[@dmr9767]

@@RichMitch Do you perceive pepper in the opening?

[@RichMitch]

@@dmr9767 not hugely, I'll bear it in mind for next time I wear it

[@nickfarbeyond]

Great video mate! On a massive vetiver kick at the mo! Dior vetiver gets here tomorrow! Cheers! Nick

[@nickfarbeyond]

I will do mate!! Email incoming tomorrow !

[@RichMitch]

@@nickfarbeyond cool! I'll delete that now as I don't want weirds to get a hold of it lol

[@nickfarbeyond]

😂😂

[@imadantonio5133]

You have to check the middle east market ,it is full of vintage and cheap still.

[@RichMitch]

Interesting 🤔

[@Curdle7]

Oh and annick goutal les colognes vetiver is actually good too

[@RichMitch]

I've got that too!

[@perroli]

Canada is simultaneously a paradise for vintages and a nightmare for modern releases.

[@RichMitch]

Absolutely spot on

[@jeremyhinze8837]

Well said perroli 👏

[@Radhatter1]

I’d give my right arm for those first two the 1991 especially it would be interesting to see what you think of the new release 2024 ‘parfum’

[@RichMitch]

No need for your right arm, my lord, they do walk amongst us... Just gotta be patient. I was at my local counter today and they didn't have the parfum yet

[@remingtonevernia7652]

VERY interesting take on the advantage Canada has in the vintage fragrance market...I think it could be elaborated on (I'm American)...lets chat about this sometime! 🐥

[@RichMitch]

Absolutely, I'd be happy to chat at some point. Thank you for commenting today too 🙏🏻

[@remingtonevernia7652]

@@RichMitch Are you on Basenotes?

[@RichMitch]

@@remingtonevernia7652 no just fragrantica

[@remingtonevernia7652]

@@RichMitch you're on the wrong platform 😊

[@onewontdo]

Hi Mitch! Thank you for the informative video as always. I watched this video again because someone is selling a vintage 50ml bottle with the gold cap(same with the second bottle from the left on this video I think) locally(Canada) and I was wondering if about $120US is a decent price for the bottle. I am also in search of Myrrhe Ardente after watching your more recent videos but that thing is a true unicorn. Almost impossible to find even a partial now!

[@RichMitch]

I'd say that's a decent price. Myrrhe Ardente is a rare unicorn indeed!

[@onewontdo]

@@RichMitch Thank you so much! I have 2ml left of 5ml Myrrhe Ardente decant I got years ago and I can't even use it because it has gotten so precious now haha. One day I'll get a full bottle I hope!

[@RichMitch]

@@onewontdo good luck with finding a bottle. I hope you do!

[@doubleduck7743]

Very interesting your thoughts on Canada! I’m from Toronto, and I actually buy my vintage Guerlain from the US haha!!! Where did you get your vintage vetivers-so cool!

[@RichMitch]

I've acquired from multiple sources but I got from le parfumier and enchante perfumes

[@kathrynimhoff344]

Got my Iquitos! It's gorgeous.

[@RichMitch]

Sensational! How do you find it?

[@kathrynimhoff344]

@@RichMitch I got 3 x7 ml minis from Czech. eBay. $50

[@RichMitch]

@@kathrynimhoff344 what you make of the smell?

[@kathrynimhoff344]

@@RichMitch Very sophisticated smooth floral with smooth animal touches. Got any sources for a FB at a reasonable price?

[@RichMitch]

@@kathrynimhoff344 let me look in to it, I've hyped it to the moon so people are snapping it up right, left and centre 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️ I'll try my best

[@usmellsgood]

Vetiver is in session

[@RichMitch]

Session or season?

[@usmellsgood]

@@RichMitch both

[@Jdjfbficjenenwk3736]

Anyone know of any scent differences between the gold cap one from the 90s and early 2000s to the silver cap one released after in 2012?

[@RichMitch]

🤞🏻

[@Jdjfbficjenenwk3736]

@@RichMitchnice video btw! You’re the only one I could find really comparing them.

[@Jdjfbficjenenwk3736]

@@RichMitchI recently got a bottle from 1996 of the gold cap one (second from the left in your video), and compared it to my 2012 bottle with silver cap and it is different similarly to how you described. The gold cap was much richer like a bourbon almost. And it was deeper because it was probably 6-7/8ths full. Seemed more mature like you said. It lasted longer on the dry down. And it actually looked much more golden and amber compared to the 2012 silver cap which looked lighter and more yellow green like the current ones available.

[@vetiwearerdaimyo1592]

A week ago I was looking for this kind of video because I have a chance to buy the bottle with a silver cap that comes in a green box or the one with a green cap that comes in the grey box and I was wondering how they compare and is there a big difference.

[@RichMitch]

I am glad it is here for you now! Which one did you get?

[@vetiwearerdaimyo1592]

@@RichMitch None yet, I still can't get over the fact that ribbed bottle got away under my nose which is no1 on my wish list, but I will probably go for the newest version because I tested it a couple of time and it is still very well done

[@RichMitch]

@@vetiwearerdaimyo1592 absolutely, keep an eye out for ribbed bottle but don't feel bad if you get the modern one

[@fragrancejourney01]

First

[@RichMitch]

Always!

[@timetomuskup2]

🌾

[@RichMitch]

Guerlain wheat 🤌🏻

[@Radhatter1]

Have you tried Nishane Sultan Vetiver

[@RichMitch]

Yeah it's awful! The opening is amazing but the mid and dry down are this foul amberwood

[@Radhatter1]

Thanks for the reply have worn Guerlain Vetiver since 1989, my career took me all over the world was a hotelier and the scent became my signature. I still have three bottles in my closet and two are ETD from the 2022 and one Is almost empty so he Extreme which isn’t really extreme it’s just a different formulation. I do love the ribbed bottle version and had that between 2009-16 living in Hong Kong but what I miss about the 1988-91 version is that tobacco and the richness. If you happen to come across a bottle from your Canadian source please let me know. I got scammed by an Italian woman on eBay and one from Australia who sold me fakes but I did get my money back. Many thanks and keep up the good work. My Vetiver collection is currently Encre Noir A L’ Extreme Nishane Sultan Vetiver Heeley Vetiver Veritas Hermès Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vetiver Eau de Parfum Spray 100ml Guerlain extreme + edt Dipthique Vetyverios Le Labo Vetiver 46 Creed Original Vetiver 2009 bottle Guerlain Vetiver EDT and Extreme My quest is to get a bottle of the 80’s version as nothing else comes close. I scour the bay and Etsy but they all look dodgy sellers.

[@thescentsofme]

38 million people in Canada :)

[@RichMitch]

😱 Didn't know it was that many!

[@thescentsofme]

@@RichMitch i was not sure either, but i used to live in Montreal and that city alone is close to 2million, Toronto is around 3 i think, so... there must be a few more people there overall :) your theory is not wrong tho

[@RichMitch]

@@thescentsofme its no wonder with the huge natural resources and smallish population that the standard of living is so good

[@bryealvarez]

welcome

[@RichMitch]

Welcome Brye

[@bryealvarez]

4 different versions of the same perfume, very duckie of you

[@RichMitch]

I'm a very Duckie man

[@michaelkennedy4444]

“ Small Market in Canada “ 😂 There’s 40 million people here .

[@RichMitch]

It's getting there!