Vetiver

Vetiver
Vetiver oil

Botanical origin / occurrence
"Vetiveria zizanoides Stapf.". The plant belongs to the Poaceae and is cultivated in Indonesia, Reunion, Haiti, Brazil, China and Angola.

Extraction
By steam distillation from the roots.

Yield
2-3%, depending on the distillation time and root quality.

Fragrance
Heavy, woody-earthy fragrance with sweet and sour accents, woody-balsamic.

Use
Its predominantly masculine scent character predominantly in men's notes. But also important in Chyprenotes.

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