Vetiver Cigar by SJA Perfumes bottle
SJA Perfumes

Vetiver Cigar

3.9/5 · 8 votes Masculine 2021
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Heart notes
Oak Tree
Base notes

Character

Longevity4.0/5
Sillage3.5/5
Day0
Night67
Winter100
Spring33
Summer33
Fall33
Our take

Vetiver Cigar is a fragrance built for the late evening, when the day slows and the room fills with smoke and conversation. It opens with a bright, herbal snap of basil and peppermint, sharpened by black pepper, but this freshness is only a brief prelude. The heart quickly takes over with cade oil, cedar, and frankincense, creating a resinous, dry atmosphere that feels like polished wood and aged leather. Oak tree and leather notes add a rugged, masculine texture that anchors the scent firmly in the realm of traditional, serious perfumery. It is aromatic and green at first, yet it moves steadily toward a darker, earthy profile that suits a quiet, dimly lit space where noise is low and attention is focused.

The argument for wearing this at night rests on its heavy base of vetiver, tobacco, and oud, which deliver a deep, powdery warmth that feels out of place in the morning light. Cypriol and sandalwood round out this woody foundation, giving it a dry, slightly gritty character that pairs well with wool and leather. It is a scent for someone who enjoys the ritual of a cigar and the weight of a complex, resinous blend. The musk softens the edges just enough to keep it wearable, but the overall impression remains bold and unapologetically masculine. It smells like a leather armchair positioned beside a window where the streetlamps are just beginning to glow.

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