Infusion de Vetiver (2015)
Fragrance notes
Character
Prada’s Infusion de Vetiver (2015) opens like a knife through a Sicilian bergamot — sharp, almost astringent, with lime and tangerine adding a tart, translucent clarity. The ginger and cardamom flicker beneath, green and gently spicy, while neroli throws a brief, soapy bloom across the top. Within minutes, the citrus pulls back and the vetiver rises: Haitian root, clean and earthy, not smoked or muddy but freshly scrubbed, like a gardener’s knuckles rinsed under cold water. The Turkish rose and tarragon sneak in as a faint herbal sweetness, never floral; they hover like memory, not decoration.
What you get is a woody, citrus-spiced bouquet that feels both natural and deliberately polished — mainstream in its refinement, niche in its restraint. The dry down is a quiet, green whisper of vetiver and spicy wood, and that’s where the weakness shows: longevity is modest (a solid three hours before it retreats to skin-scent) and sillage is close, barely a handshake’s distance. It wears like an impeccably ironed linen shirt — present but not loud, elegant without effort.
This is a spring and summer staple for anyone who prefers clarity over projection. It suits a person who values freshness with a spine, who wants to smell clean but not blank. Skip it if you crave dense woods, smoke, or a scent that announces itself from across the room. Wear it to a morning meeting, a midday stroll, or a late lunch where the goal is to be noticed only by the person leaning in to speak.
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