Vetiver makes an appearance in a lot of men’s fragrances because someone once decided that this resinous grass with a smoky punch smells ‘masculine’. But it’s really for anyone who appreciates a subtly mossy scent with a sharper greenish bite than patchouli.
Valmont Palazzo Nobile Casanova 2161 ($240 Can) elegantly deploys earthy vetiver to deftly lighten the powdery, violet aspect of iris, making it modern and transparent. Add the herbaceous tang of juniper berries and Casanova 2161 easily transports you to the stone patio of a grand cliffside Mediterranean hotel for drinks as the sun slowly sets. (I really want a holiday. Is it obvious?)