Bois de Vétiver
Karl Lagerfeld · Eau de Toilette (EDT) · 2017
≈ $55 · 100ml · approx. retail
Part of the minimalist Les Parfums Matières collection launched September 2017, a men's line built around single raw materials showcased in transparent, material-named bottles. This entry pairs citrus and mint top notes with a modern ambroxan-and-vetiver base.
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French · 47 in collection
Christophe Raynaud is a French perfumer at Givaudan in Paris who trained at ISIPCA and worked at Drom and Symrise before joining Givaudan; he is behind some of the biggest modern designer launches, prized for fragrances with strong presence and radiance.
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