Vetiver

Originally from India, vetiver is now mainly cultivated in Haiti (about 80% of world production), although it is also cultivated in India, China, Indonesia, Reunion Island, Madagascar, and Brazil. The interest of this herbaceous plant, which resists the most extreme climates, lies in its roots: deeply rooted in the ground, they have a woody, earthy, green, dry and sweet smell that makes vetiver a must for woody and oriental perfumes. For a long time, vetiver was only used in masculine perfumery, but it is now found in many unisex and feminine compositions as well.