Vetiver Imperiale
Bergamot, neroli and three peppers lead into vetiver warmed by amber and framed by cedarwood.
Perfumer: Christian Provenzano
Vetiver Imperiale links bright citrus and pepper to the earthy depth of vetiver. The brand explains that vetiver is an aromatic grass whose name comes from a Tamil word meaning 'root that is dug up', fitting for a plant valued for its roots, whose scent deepens as they are harvested and dried.
Bergamot, neroli and mandarin open the composition: a slightly bitter peel, a floral brightness and a juicy sweetness. Black, white and pink pepper follow in the heart with a dry, prickling lift, and the brand singles out the pink pepper as feeling transformed by brightness.
Amber, vetiver and cedarwood make up the base. The green, rooty vetiver gains warmth from amber and a dry woody frame from cedar. Boadicea describes the later stages as a powdered rooty haze that mixes nostalgia with contemporary greenery.
The bottle is a turquoise version of the house flacon, with an 18-carat gold finish on the cap and shield. Citrus and pepper lead into the dry, rooty character of vetiver and cedar.
