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The Perfume Bible / A closer look

Richard James Cologne Vetiver
meets Pure Vetiver.

Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.

Shared ground

Vetiver

Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.

The distinction

Concentration not recorded leads with aromatic; Concentration not recorded leads with fresh spicy. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.

At a glance
Richard James Richard James Cologne Vetiver bottle
Richard James

Richard James Cologne Vetiver

Concentration not recorded

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ConcentrationConcentration not recordedConcentration not recorded
Listed bottle sizesNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Brand originNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Made inNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Listed year20062000
Leading accordsaromatic · woody · citrusfresh spicy · aromatic · woody
Notes unique to this recordPink Grapefruit, Lemon Leaf, Kiwi, Cedar, Black Pepper, Sage, Tonka Bean, SandalwoodGinger, Pepper, Grapefruit, Cardamom, Lavender, Sea Notes, Artemisia, Nutmeg Flower, Rhubarb
Longevity / 52.75 · 4 votes3.13 · 60 votes
Projection / 42.00 · 7 votes2.40 · 84 votes

Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.

Compare the labels

Ingredients, side by side.

Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.

A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.

Richard James Cologne Vetiver

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

Pure Vetiver

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.

Follow your curiosity.

A starting point, not a verdict

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed aromatic and woody direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed fresh spicy and aromatic direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.