Carven Vetiver: released in 2014, aromatic, citrus and woody, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Carven Vetiver dupe we found is Guerlain Vetiver — 86% match, about $60 (estimate) versus about $90 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Carven Vetiver dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Carven Vetiver | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guerlain Vetiver | 86% | about $60* (−33%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Franck Olivier Sunrise Vetiver | 86% | about $25* (−72%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Adolfo Dominguez Agua Fresca Vetiver | 85% | about $30* (−67%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vetiver | 84% | about $30 (−67%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Zara Vetiver Pamplemousse | 83% | about $30* (−67%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
Evokes the crisp citrus and earthy green profile of Carven Vetiver, offering classic refinement with rich woody depth.
It shares its aromatic, citrus and woody accords with Carven Vetiver, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 6,606 community ratings.
Captures the vibrant grapefruit and grassy vetiver nuances of Carven Vetiver with a sunny, radiant finish.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with Carven Vetiver, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 194 community ratings.
Shares a bright lemongrass-and-citrus opening with Carven Vetiver, settling into a clean, breezy aromatic base.
It shares its aromatic, woody and citrus accords with Carven Vetiver, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 234 community ratings.
Leans into fresh citrus and soft woody notes, matching the energetic vetiver core of Carven Vetiver.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Carven Vetiver, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,630 community ratings.
Highlights the tart citrus and grassy green accord of Carven Vetiver in a light, uplifting composition.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with Carven Vetiver, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 1,801 community ratings.
Franck Olivier Sunrise Vetiver, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Carven Vetiver.
Guerlain Vetiver, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Carven Vetiver.
Guerlain Vetiver, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Guerlain Vetiver saves you about $45 a year against Carven 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 5 last a full 8 hours. Guerlain Vetiver comes closest at 6.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Carven Vetiver notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-27.