Etro Vetiver: released in 1989, aromatic, woody and earthy, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Etro Vetiver dupe we found is Carven Vetiver — 86% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $65 for a 100 ml bottle.
The three closest scent matches — the best Etro Vetiver dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Etro Vetiver | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carven Vetiver | 86% | about $35* (−46%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Givenchy Les Parfums Mythiques - Vetyver | 84% | about $30 (−54%) | 6h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Bentley Wild Vetiver | 81% | about $35 (−46%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Evokes the classic, clean, and herbal gentlemanly character of Etro Vetiver with a bright citrus opening.
It shares its aromatic, woody and earthy accords with Etro Vetiver, opens on Clary Sage and Petitgrain too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 244 community ratings.
Leans into similar aromatic and green territory as Etro Vetiver, wrapped in a smooth woody blanket.
It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Etro Vetiver, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 90 community ratings.
Captures a similar vintage aromatic green style reminiscent of Etro Vetiver, with a sharp herbal bite.
It shares its aromatic, woody and earthy accords with Etro Vetiver, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 259 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Givenchy Les Parfums Mythiques - Vetyver, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 55% less than Etro Vetiver.
Bentley Wild Vetiver, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Etro Vetiver.
Carven Vetiver, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Carven Vetiver saves you about $45 a year against Etro Vetiver. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 3 last a full 8 hours. Bentley Wild Vetiver comes closest at 5.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Etro Vetiver notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-06.