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Oils » Essential Oils (O-Z)
Vetiver Essential Oil





Average Product Rating: 4.8 / 5 (Based on 32 Customer Reviews)
Botanical Name: Vetiveria Zizanoides
Plant Part: Root
Extraction Method: Solvent Extraction
Origin: Indonesia
Description: Vetiver Essential Oil is derived from the complex white root system of a grass used in India and Sri Lanka for the creation of woven matting.
Color: Brown to reddish brown viscous liquid.
Common Uses: Vetiver Essential Oil is said to be deeply relaxing and comforting. It is used as a base note in perfumery and aromatherapy applications.
Consistency: Thick and viscous
Note: Base
Strength of Aroma: Strong
Blends well with: Cedarwood, Chamomile, Frankincense, Ginger, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Lemongrass, Patchouli, Rose, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Vanilla, and Ylang-ylang.
Aromatic Scent: Vetiver Essential Oil has an earthy, woody scent characteristic of most essential oils derived from roots in the earth. It also has a rich, sweetly satisfying note that is both warm and masculine.
History: In India and Sri Lanka, Vetiver Essential Oil is known as the "oil of tranquility". This is directly applicable to its common applications as a relaxing and comforting oil.
Cautions: No known toxicity. Avoid high concentration in pregnancy.
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Loyal Customer Since: 2011
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I tried this eo a few times. Vetiver does quite well as an eo to wear by placing a couple drops on an undershirt. I used it in a diffuser a couple of times, but only smelled a woody scent that wasn't appealing to me. I am waiting to see if it develops more subtlety over time.
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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When I initially smelled this oil, I was very disappointed, because, much like another reviewer, I found it to be way too pungent, and it overpowered other EOs when I added it to perfume mixtures. However, several months later, I LOVE it. I'm not sure if my tastes changed or if the oil changed (which does happen with some oils), but now it smells GREAT to me. It still smells smokey, woody, and is actually not particularly sweet. It's the deepest base note I own, and it's a great masculine scent. I still find that I need to dilute, though, it unless I'm adding it to a large mixture of other oils.
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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After reading such rave reviews of this oil, I was very disappointed to find that this vetiver has a pungent, almost sour smoky smell. It reminds me of how one's clothing smells the next day after being around a campfire all night. I can't smell any of the lovely nuanced, earthy aromas that the other reviewers did. I have no idea what to do with it! However, I must add that I am inexperienced with mixing scents, have never smelled vetiver before, and have never, ever been disappointed with any other NDA product.
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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I love this vetiver. It is truly deeply relaxing. I diffuse it and it is lovely! If you are new to vetiver, give it a chance. It's earthy green fragrance may be a bit off-putting at first but there is a reason it is so loved by perfumers and aromatherapists alike NDA brings us such quality at unbeatable prices!
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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The bottle indicates India as the source of this vetiver. I haven't had this from India before and it does smell a bit different from the Indonesian vetiver I'm used to. The first impression is of a surprising, smoky element to the aroma, like birch tar. This is a light to mid-weight oil with a very light brown color. It's hard to describe the rest of its floral, yet earthy appeal, other than to say it smells like vetiver, but it is really good and I'd hate to run out any time soon.
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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This is a scent that I love. I agree with other commenters that people either love or hate it. I add just a drop in combination with Sweet Orange oil, in a cream and the result is much more full, balanced and complex than using the Sweet Orange on it's own.
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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I LOVE IT SO MUCH-SWEET WOODSY SMELL-MY HUSBAND LIKED IT TOO-WOULD BE GREAT AS A COLOGNE. I USED IT ON MY ZITS...
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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My favorite base note essential oil. Though vertiver by itself smells like fresh moss to me, which I don't find pleasant, it gets converted to a deep, *elegant* aroma when blended. No wonder it's one of ingredients for Chanel perfumes and many others.
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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NDA vetiver is the most balancing and grounding I have tried to date and I have tried several. I use it as a fixative in my fragrances...it only takes a drop ...oh but what a difference it makes. It creates truly harmonious blends. I diffuse it at the end of the day and it helps my whole family relax and regain a peaceful dispositon. I find it brings a joyous calm and centering to us all. I use it in my creams, lotions, serums etc. A little goes a long way so it never overpowers if used in proper proportions. Finally when feeling out of sorts and stressed it is always vetiver I reach for . A couple of sniffs seems to calm the mind and spirit. Isn't nature beautiful?
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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Vetiver is a excellent, wrinkle-calming ingredient for eye-creams. Very powerful, only a very minute amount is needed.
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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Thick & rich. A little goes a long way. Great in room spray & linen spray. Adds a nice depth. It smells really strong in the bottle, but mixes and mellows nicly.
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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Thick, sensual, woodsy. Lasts great in cp soap and a must have in any eo collection.
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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I've trained in Canada and United States as a registered aromatherapist and have spent over 20 years in the fragrant oils. Vetiver has always been my staple. I have to admit that I always used it well before it had time to age like a fine wine. I finally bought some quantity here at ND in '07 and it has become like cognac. It really behooves you to buy as much as you can and let it mellow. It is exquisite!
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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I love this eo, never used vetiver before until now. its so deep and yummy. i dont usually gaga over scents but i cant stop myself from sniffing a soap made with a vetiver blend.
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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I love the smell of vetiver, but think it's more appealing during cold weather, because it's so heavy. I started wearing it as a single fragrance... until my next-door neighbor told me I smelled like burning peat moss. Well, I guess I like the smell of burning peat moss. = /
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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Really strong earthy scent. It smells alot like the fresh herb which is really pungent. I like it, well I will like it in small amounts.
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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I have no previous experience with vetiver, and frankly I find the smell overpowering, and I'm not sure I like it ... however, i can imagine this as a good base for masculine perfumes, and some unisex woodsy smells.
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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a deep, earthy fragrance! i tend to gravitate toward the earthy fragrances, like this and sandalwood, spikenard, and frankincense.
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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I could not make my soap collections without using vetiver. It mixes very well with fir tree, pine etc. Its earthy (or moss) smell is loved or hated. Some vetiver smell is more earthy, some has a smokey smell (Java). Here, at New Directions, the vetiver I found is more earthy : the kind I prefer.
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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Wonderful FO---never smelt it before--will be interesting to see how it blends with other FOs and EOs as suggested by other reviewers below. On it's own, it's a rather strong "campfire" scent.
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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I love this oil as an anchor for many blends. The sweet, smoky scent is balancing and relaxing. Great blended with Grapefruit for an oily skin blend and gives a nice depth to Lavender blends.
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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vetiver remains one of my favourite essential oils to promote sleep. It is a bit overpowering for some clients, but blended with lavender, can be a beautiful experience!
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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As others have described, it is a deeply earthy scent & appealing as such. But I'm looking forward to its' impact on my son's ADHD tendencies. He's a teen who loves to smell good & this vetiver blended with frankincense, peru balsam, 10 fold vanilla & a touch of 10% jasmine grandiflora in an sandalwood floral water/alcohol solution made an awesome "cologne" that he loves & doesn't even mind that it's 'therapeutic'! Thanks for your amazing products & great prices.
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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This oil pours the foundation for a heady, sensual blend from the earth. I've used in soaps and fragrance oil that never fails to remind me of crushed leaves in mud with a gentle little flower on top. Puts one's mind to warm autumn evenings..... my favorite 'base note' oil so far
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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Initially this smells rather strong but it deepens into a smoky sweetness that I enjoy.
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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This oil is not what I expected, but I like it. I'm interested to see what I can do with it. It does have a very earthy scent. It also has a rather smoky scent that reminds me of the bonfires I would have growing up in the country.
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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I've just recently purchased this oil for the first time... I can no longer live without this oil, now that I've experienced it - it's that wonderful! My favourite blend, is to combine it with Sandalwood, Neroli and Jasmine - it's intoxicating!
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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One of my new favourites! Love the earthy smell and blends well with other scents I like.
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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AWESOME!! A little goes a long way, but it adds a beautiful 'ground' to any blend. (especially useful for meditiation) Very misunderstood oil.
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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I am taking this straight to my incense making table! I am pretty floored by this one! Earthy but not overbearing at all - in the same type of class as patchouli, sandlewood and frankensence but again very light!
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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Nice EO with a calm earthy scent. It is great for relaxing.
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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I think one of the most under-rated essential oils out there, this beautifully grounding and earthy scent is perfect base/balance for so many blends/snergies and a definite must have for any aromatherapist. This one is perfect!

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