Vetiver Insolent Miller Harris for women and men

I just received this today and to me, it smells like eating maamoul which is an Arabic dessert and drinking Saudi coffee, with bakhoor next to you.
(This is only in the opening )

After that, the sweetness will gradually disappear and the vetiver scent will remain slightly dry and citrusy.

The sweeter end of the vetiver spectrum ... or maybe the drier end of the woody/incense spectrum (even though incense, per se, is not included in the notes listed by the brand).

Vetiver Insolent opens with a peppery/minty kick (which makes it a good choice for spring mornings), then hovers ambivalently between a floral/sweet heart (cue iris and lavender) and a straightforward grassy vetiver dry down.

The net result is a more interesting fragrance than Encre Noir and its flankers, but a less satisfying perfume than say Heeley's Vetiver Veritas (exciting, though dry as dust) or Oriza L.Legrand's Vetiver Royal Bourbon (richer and more enduring).

On my skin it doesn't stay around for vey long.

This may have to be a 'spring mornings' fragrance only!

This is a lovely warm tonka bean Christmas cookie.

استارت کار با فضایی چوبی،دودی،اسپایسی و صمغی هست که بسیار زیبا و منظم کار شده.
شما هل و فلفل رو به خوبی توی این عطر حس می کنید،همچنین اون حس صمغی و چسبناک المی هم مشهوده.
در میانه عمر عطر رگه های دودی کمتر شده و حضور اسطوخودوس و زنبق به خاکی شدن کار کمک می کنن و اصلا حالت پودری ندارند.
در انتها هم با حفظ چارچوب ابتدایی رایحه کمی به سمت شیرینی و امبری شدن میره و اینجا شاید کمی ناامیدم کرد.
کیفیت رایحه بسیار بالاست و بسیار خاص و جذابه.
ارزش تست و خرید رو کاملا داره.
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scent:8.5/10
longevity:7/10
sillage:6/10
purchase value:7/10
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overall:7.1/10

AN APPALLINGLY INSOLENT REPLY TO A VETIVÉR REQUEST

Even if I am just a moderate lover of the vetivér aroma, I quite like this Miller Harris proposal. It is slightly dirty and with a bitter touch ... a very "gentleman" fragrance.
Usually, all vetiver perfumes are green and earthy. In addition, we may find them either "very clean", a synonym for a vetivér plant coming from the Caribbean, or quite "dirty and smoky" indicating a Southeast Asia origin like Java.
This perfume, asserting itself as truly insolent, presents both facets (which is indeed quite rare). In my humble opinion it may be due to the use of a very good vetivér from Haiti, but "blended" with strong and enduring cardamom with high longevity supported by the elemi resin. This accord gives a special emphasis on a dirty (but not too much), spicy, and bitter vetiver scent.

Another interesting and insolent feature is that the fragrance seems to present you with an inverted scent pyramid. The resinous and ambery chord is likely to be more present at the opening than at the dry down. I only know a perfume very similar to this one, which is the "Black Vetiver" from Korloff's private line. Both are highly recommended although my preference is more inclined towards the Miller Harris proposal.
The Insolent perfumer - Mathieu Nardin - also proposes to us another magnific duo within the Miller Harris house: "Étui Noir" and "La Fumée Alexandrie". I could live with those three perfumes alone...
Its aura is quite masculine, so I don't advise it for ladies. But if you are a man, I recommend you to use and abuse this insolent perfume. It's one of my possible few suggestions for a perfume that is always very good on almost all occasions.

Let's try to frame this insolent perfume in numbers:
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Opening: 9.0 (bitter fresh and ambery; very unique)
DryDown: 8.5 (still fresh but smoky; in line with just a few other very good vetiver proposals)
Longevity: 8.0 (up to 6 hours)
Sillage: 7.0 (Up to 4~5 feet; it projects for 1.5 hours; I would expect a bit more in this fragrance type)
Uniqueness: 9.0 (Its very elegant green, smoky and ambery bitterness does make a difference)
Usability: 8.5 (A midseason scent but ok for an indoor Winter as well; avoid the Summer)
Versatility: 8.5 (An elegant perfume for more formal occasions. Good for the office and general daily wear)
Compliments: 8.0 (An elegant smell that attracts its own share of praise)
Quality: 9.0 (above average quality ingredients, solid flask)
Presentation: 8.0 (elegant and discrete in the traditional Miller Harris flask type)
- Price: 7.0 (100 ml / 60~70 Euros)
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Overall rating: 8.23 / 10.00
- between 8 and 9 = recommended;

Recommendation: This is a very good elegant and masculine scent to use ideally in Spring or Autumn, either during the day or at night.
Blind buy? No, unless you are a vetivér enthusiast. But if you happen to try it, you will certainly love it.

Music: "It Had to Be You" by Frank Sinatra - but also hear the Billie Holiday version, please 🙂

Really confuse

I really love opening and middle of this fragrance Earthy gouramand vibe of Vetiver scent it's fantastic
but really hates acid and sour tone of drydown

Calling this a vetiver fragrance would be insolent indeed.

Sticky-sweet, toffee resin. Slight buttery iris, circling a warm amber base.
Smells inviting, a bit too sweet (very unisex), but can't help being disappointed at the lack of vetiver.

I smelled a few of Miller Harris perfumes today at their Covent Garden shop in London, and this one is the one I prefer the most and decided to give it a try on my skin.
Very modern, gender-less and "metrosexual" scent.
The vetiver isn't dirty/root-y, it's more green. My nose perceives sage or thyme, but it's not listed, and also a slight gourmand touch which I thought was vanilla, but apparently it's tonka. The iris isn't make up-y fortunately, and it's used lightly.
The only scent I got reminded of is Amouroud Lunar Vetiver; I think they're very similar.
A like.

I think that the reviews here do a good job of describing the scent and feelings it conveys. So I won't attempt to do an in depth review. But I would like to highlight a few of my opinions:
1) it smells elegant while having some dirtiness to it. There is alot about the scent that I like.
2) I tend to overspray because I can't smell it on myself for very long past the opening unless I spray on my clothes.
Perhaps I become nose blind to it, but others can smell it.
3) though i find it rsther linear, in the mid and dry down my brain interprets the notes as having a plastic type smell in there somewhere. I don't like that part, and unless my taste/interpretation changes (im almost 1/2 way through a 50ml bottle) I won't be re-buying.

Interesting effect with this one. I sprayed it on randomly at a store and immediately I got an interesting boozy almost licorice type effect in the top notes, quite sweet but also deeply woody and spicy and dense. Very similar to an italian herbal liqueur (Amaro) with ample warm spice, some citrus zest, and a resinous quality kind of like a pine sap almost, almost entering a wormwood-like direction. At the same time it is also intensely sweet.

Unfortunately this is the definition of a 'top heavy' fragrance. As much as I love the opening, I dislike the dry down, loaded with a gnarly amberwood compound, the type you regret spraying on after the 5th hour of it booming off your skin like a truffle.

Since this is a surprise amberwood composition, see Etui Noir instead from the same line as it is practically better in every way, aside from the top note.

Vibrant and memorable. Sometimes the moss is a little damp and sometimes it's just right. Not for everyday, but for an occasional jaunt in the woods

I’m more accustomed to the bright, fresh vetivers in Sycomore, Grey Vetiver and Guerlain Vetiver, and this is quite a departure. There’s a smokiness that evokes autumn leaves being burned, and spiciness (probably from the cardamom) that gives this depth. The Tonka rounds out a bit of smoothness. I like this but think I’m testing in summer which is the wrong season. I have to revisit in the fall.

Now this is quite beautiful that I'm quite taken with the scent. I get a wonderful smelling cardamom with black pepper, iris and elmi. The elmi smells like light honey, lemon and pine and it mixes in with soft woody smell and elevates the scent. This sets the stage!

Underneath this amazing mix is the star of the show, the Hatian vetiver. Which pushes up out of the soft woody cardamom mix and is accompanied by a touch of lavender. Making this scent smell spicy fresh and warm at the same time. I got to say it smells really good!

Hi there, received my bottle yesterday and had 2 days with it, sniffing my hand all day to get the full experience. Hope my view helps someone make up their mind as I have a very different experience with it than most of the posters.

First of all, I really respect the house of MH, and love their concept and focus on use of more natural and high quality materials. Others I've had are La Fumee Intense, Feuilles de Tabac and La Fumee Arabie.

VI to me seems rich, very thick and highly concentrated. It is more in the vein of LFI and LFA than FdT, which is also strong but not so much as the other three. It is a really good scent, very much on the heavier notes side, but the thing that I smell all the time, during the whole cycle of the perfume is mostly leather. This smells similar to Carner Cuirs. No vetiver there or it is (most probably) blended in such way that to me it gives away the same vibe and even scent as Cuirs. And I own(ed) Sycomore EDT, TF Grey Vet, Lalique EN, PR Fumidus, Guerlain Vet and Etro Vet and tried other relevant ones.

So, a really good, high quality scent, nothing not like, but in a very different vein than any of the vetivers we're used to, let's say.

I agree here with a poster Onionmk where he said it's in the vein of Black Afgano - that is the vibe, Cuirs is a similar perfume, but this one is even closer to Cuirs which is a dirty leather perfume than black afgano.

This is lika a mix of Fat Electrician Semi-Modern Vetiver by Etat Libre d'Orange and Encre Noire A L'Extreme and by Lalique and just a touch of Gucci Pour Homme 1, so it's a must for Vetiver lovers. It is sour, woody, green, and more refreshing rather than fresh plus it is not outdated at all.

First Impressions from my sample ordered from the Miller Harris website - This is one is very resinous. I struggle to find any similarities with Chanel Sycomore as listed or any other vetiver scent I own for that matter. I did sense a similarity with FM Vetiver Extraordinaire at some stage of it's progression as this one does have a spicy quality about it. However, the Elemi that is listed in the top is perceptible from the opening right through to the dry down. So much so, I got vibes of Amouage Interlude Man but without the oregano note and even a hint of Black Afgano. The Vetiver they are using here is probably a smoky Haitian Vetiver. This note along with the black pepper and cardamom is most likely adding to this effect. It's very well blended and on first wearing, it has a good longevity and silliage. It just falls short for me as it's not what I was expecting based on the comparisons but I will keep testing it to see if it changes my mind. For now though, I know I have other fragrances which can achieve a similar result but with greater performance and enjoyability. 7/10.

This is delicious. This definitely reminds of me another masterpiece Vetiver, Sultan Vetiver from Nishane. Earthy, slightly spicey aroma which I love. If you like the note vetiver and also are big fan of earthy, dampy, vetiver being the major accord, you will appreciate this.

Top class Vetiver fragrance, in my top 3 Vetiver.
I prefer this over Sycomore, it just has that bit extra I love with the elemi, Pepper and hint of iris.
This is very smooth and classy, with decent performance. Plus the bottle is great!

9/10

Top quality vetiver scent that is going down the Chanel sycomore path , that dirty rooty vetiver warmed by tonka and spices , considerably cheaper than sycomore but without losing any of sycomores quality and blending , one of the best autumnal vetiver creations I've tried to date and certainly something a vetiver lover should at least sample before throwing silly money on others.

This is the most luxurious smelling vetiver fragrance i've smelled

A delightfully nutty, spicy vetiver, Miller Harris has me swooning once more: the citric incense vibe of the elemi resin note at the top is the hook that draws me in, and the piquancy of the pepper and cardamom make this is a most autumnal experience.

Smokier and somewhat sweeter as it progresses, Insolent feels almost edible, but not quite (just like I want anything vaguely gourmand in fragrance to be). The tonka and iris combine to create almost a chocolate ganache that's been salted, smoked, and filtered through forest soil and wildflowers. I actually was reminded during a walk in the woods yesterday just how much certain aspects of damp woods really remind me of the danker, semi-sweet elements of vetiver, especially that of the raw vetiver absolute, which I believe MH has used in a sizable quantity here.

After hours pass, there are the lingering resins, a mildly powdery mossiness, and the tenacious vetiver materials that fuse to the skin, with occasional wafts of what once was earlier in the day. A suggestion of spice and elemi sillage, quite lovely. Another one I recommend with zero reservations.

یه شروع خاکی اسموکی با دوز بالای فلفل سیاه که دقیقن چیزیه که دوست دارم. قوی و جذابه و با یه ته بوی امبری و وتیوری یونیک تر میشه. به مرور یکم عطر تغییر میکنه و عمیق تر میشه هل و نوتای اروماتیک یکم ازون سیاهی میان بالا. وتیور اینجا در خدمت عطره و خیلی محسوس نیس. زنبق هم از جنس ریشه ای و خاکیشه.
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Scent & Quality: 10/10
Longevity: 8/10
Sillage: 8/10
Creativity & Uniqueness: 8/10
Affordability: 5/10
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Overall: 7.8/10

How strange - for me this is dominated by a candle wax and plasticine note with touches of incense and cinnamon. Not bad if you like that sort of thing but nothing that I’d recognise as Vetiver.

To help place this on the vetiver spectrum this is the antithesis of Tom Ford’s citrusy, synthetic office psychopath Grey Vetiver or Guerlain Vetiver’s refined, haughty soap-and-nutmeg. Vetiver Insolent is down in the dirt. The dominant note opens earthy, smoky, bitter-sharp. The overall impression is outdoors, autumnal, mature, strongly peppery. I can detect hints of smooth tonka and oakmoss and camphorous lavender — the last two notes I’m particularly sensitive toward. The elemi is there, giving it bite and resinous stickiness. Perhaps Vetiver Insolent is too diamond-in-the-rough for me but I'm enjoying wearing it. A melancholy, moody, organic vetiver, with some fougère metallic brightness, for those who worship vetiver's darker side

I cannot use ‘love, like, ok, dislike and hate’ in one.
But for me it’s quite like that with this perfume. Love the uniqueness cause I’ve never smelt something like this. Like for the pleasent smell, ok for the versatile (I think spring only) dislike because it’s sometimes pungent and hate because I cannot wear it (just not my thing). I blind bought a bottle because I strictly believed in fragrantica but so disappointed. Bad luck, most of times fragrances suit me but not this time.
I wouldn’t say it’s masculine, it just smells like farm

Vetiver Insolent... well, if it is insolence you might be craving, it is the 18th century notion that slaps you in the face with a riding glove and then demands an apology or satisfaction at twenty paces.
I find this sort of offering from MH "generic niche," which is not an aspersion. VI is not, as the name might imply, a challenging scent. It has a somewhat common blending of contemporary notes combining to create a lovely vetiver fragrance with an aromatic backbone. The cardamom, pepper, and iris atop the moss, lavender, and vetiver render it modern enough while rooting it firmly in traditional masculine perfumery. However, there is just enough of that "unisex niche" accord (I don't know what accounts for it), which exists in so many of these kind of fragrances, to barely justify the label. It might be absence of something heavy or ruggedly woody..? Still, I personally enjoy this fragrance very much and find it classy, modern, and well-composed. It isn't a loud scent, though longevity is quite good for me. Perfect for indoor settings when dressed well. Great job from Miller Harris on this one!

Even if I am just a moderate lover of the vetiver aroma, I quite like this Miller Harris proposal. It is slightly dirty and with a bitter touch ... a very "gentleman" fragrance. Usually all vetiver perfumes are green and earthy. In addition we can find them either "very clean", a synonym for a vetivér from the Caribbean, or quite "dirty and smoky" indicating a Southeast Asia origin.
This perfume, asserting itself as truly insolent, presents both facets (which is rare). In my humble opinion it may be due to the use of a good vetiver from Haiti, but "blended" with a strong and enduring cardamom with a high longevity supported by the elemi resin. This accord gives a special emphasis on a dirty (but not too much), spicy and bitter vetiver.
Another interesting and insolent feature is that the fragrance seems to have an inverted pyramid. The resinous and ambery chord is likely to be more present at the opening than at the drydown. I only know a perfume very similar to this one, which is the Black Vetiver from Korloff's private line. Both are highly recommended although my preference is more inclined towards the Miller Harris proposal.
The Insolent perfumer - Mathieu Nardin - also proposes us another magnific duo within the Miller Harris house: "Étui Noir" and "La Fumee Alexandrie". I could live with those three perfumes alone...
It's aura is quite masculine, so I don't advise it for ladies. But if you are a man, I recommend you to use and abuse this insolent perfume. It's one of my best suggestions for a perfume that it is VERY good on MOST occasions.
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Overall rating: 8.23 / 10.00
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Recommendation: This is a very good elegant and masculine scent to use ideally in Spring or Autumn, either during the day or at night.
Blind buy? No, unless you are a vetivér enthusiast. But if you happen to try it, you will most certainly love it.

It starts a bit too sweet, but eventually mellows down to an intricate smooth, iris, vetiver and resin composition. There are vague similarities to Fat Electrician but this one isn't as sweet or cloying as that one. I think this would have benefitted without the cardamom, as Vetiver Insolent already has enough sweets coming from the amber, tonka and resins, but that's just my opinion. Although this is nice, I still think Étui Noir does it better. Just my two cents.

This is not a hidden treasure (but it should be hidden from the public) as it announces you before you even enter the room.

Vetiver at it's best as the masterful house of Miller Harris makes the impossible, possible. You sniffed this grass in many, many, many variations but never like this, as it seduces you and everyone around you in an instant.....and it keeps doing so on and on and on be it on a man or a woman.

It is bordering on carnal (but never vulgar)...and it lasts forever.
If ever there was a scent I wear that turns me on myself as much as my lover does, this is the one. I love smelling this on the shirts I wore last week before they go for a washing service.
11/10

Very different take on vetiver and certainly out of the mainstream.

Its quite mature and smells unique and niche-like. Starts with heavy incense, woody notes, pepper, and vetiver. There is a hint of citrus and moss. I still believe it has cedar wood notes despite not being mentioned in the notes breakdown. There is a noticeable sweetness that smells like dried fruits or plums, again its not mentioned in the breakdown but I get that accord.

Its more suited for cool weather in my opinion because of the sweet and incense notes. Quite formal and not sporty by any means, so it should have its own audience.

Decent longevity and projection too.

Wow! Every time I try a new Miller Harris, I find a new favorite. This may be the best of the bunch. It is definitely unisex but not like the pale and neutered fragrances of today. This has a vintage warmth and complexity that is absolutely stunning. This would be yummy on a man, but equally beautiful on a confident and perhaps off-beat woman of exceptional taste. I would (and will) wear this in any season. Projection is moderate, longevity is great even by Miller Harris standards. This is definitely in my top 5.

This is a very impressive fragrance and one of the best vetivers around right now. It's rich and textured, with a lot of vetiver's facets nicely stressed by other notes. It's nutty, smoky, earthy and green, but never feels overstuffed. The quality of the ingredients used strikes me whenever I catch a whiff of Vetiver Insolent. Every stage of this olfactory artwork is perfectly balanced, clever and simply pleasant to smell. Honestly, I love it even more than Sycomore EDT, and I love Sycomore A LOT.

I really don’t know why this house or this particular fragrance hasn’t got more reviews,but this is simply awsome!I just got it this morning from courrier,and my brother complimented that something’s smells really good!By far,one of the best,if not the best blind buys,and the best vetiver that i’ve tried/owned...fat electrician was the most creative-till now.It has some similarities,but owning a both is not a redundand purchase for sure.If you’re a vetiver lover(or you’re not,you just appreciate a great fragrance),and want something creative,and a vetiver with some (pleasant)twist,you should definitely try this.Niche quality for sure.
I couldn’t recomended more Vetiver Insolent.
Masterpiece.

Wow! What a surprise! Disclaimer: amazingly successful blind-buy here!

It opens with a a strong vanillic elemi supported by cardamom and some lavender in the background. At that point, I wondered if I received an old bottle. Then, slowly, the cardamom fades out, the elemi looses a bit of its sweetness, and an earthy vetiver appears, perfectly balancing the juice. In the drydown, the vetiver takes the lead to express its nutty side and give a smoky twist to the elemi, without ever being pungent, reminiding me of ELdO Fat Electrician at that stage (but avoids its cloying sweetness). The moss will give a hint of bitterness, but the elemi will counterbalance that until the end, creating a perfect equilibirum.
Performance is overall average (that is: more than other MH frags).
From sweet to smoky to dry/nutty: there is a clear progression, and for me, it's a real work of art.

To my nose, Vetiver Insolent top/heart notes share strong similarities with Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum (2017) heart/base notes. Indeed, they both have in common the elemi-vetiver-lavender trio: ESP'17 is more linear than VI: it has an added strong citrus opening, but once the sweet elemi pops in, it will keep its sweetness until the drydown and that unfortunately will mute the vetiver, unlike MHVI, which is an ode to vetiver. MHVI is a step higher in terms of creativity and balance of the juice imo, and where DESP stands in the higher-end designer category, here, MHVI definitely stands in the niche league.

Highly recommended!!

Unisex, 25+, Fall and Spring evenings (possibly mild Winter days also).

A very well blended vetiver mix. Sometimes it reminds me of Encre Noir Lalique with a different twist, more niche than EN.

Very potent n long lasting plus a wide sillage. This one is not to be missed.

Perfect for all seasons.

I’m currently on an amber and vetiver kick. This week its all about vetiver, and Miller Harris rarely disappoint (all my MH purchases have been blind buys). With another very natural creation, this vetiver is realistic and leans on the spicy gourmand side and I love it.

Other notes are vying for attention: cardamon, tonka, lavender and pepper are up front. Vetiver plays the starring role and it never disappears.

My only issue is with longevity, I get about 2 hours before it turns to a skin scent. But my skin tends to eat perfume. Still, it’s a love vote from me.

Edit: Four days later. I bought a 1.7 oz bottle.

Has anyone tried to associate this one with This is Him from Zadig and Voltaire? It is pretty similar, especially the dry down.

I thought this might be too peppery, but no. However, something didn't sit right with me. It turned out to be the bergamot, although the vetiver itself is a nice rooty earthy one, the bergamot top-twist spoils it for me. Slightly more on the masculine side, too. Not a blind buy, but a must check-out for fans of vetiver frags.

At first I was sure that there's cumin in this one too (that note pretty much ruined La Fumée for me), but the weird spicy note leading the show is most likely cardamom. Bizarre "mushy" spiciness on an obscure green base. Is it even vetiver? I can't say for sure... VI is not straight-up disgusting, but let's just say that I'd rather forget my encounter with this fragrance.

Long-lasting, moderate projection

I am wearing VI again today and decided to move it into my top 5... It is THAT good! Sorry Boclet Leather.. I still love you.. but I had to replace you today... .

This is my 3rd blind buy from the house of Miller Harris and I have to admit that I have been highly impressed with this house!

I can sum up the opening with one word... Delicious! VI opens as a soft, warm, sexy, spicy and slightly sweet bundle of deliciousness. After a few hours it changes slightly and moves into a candied vetiver vibe. A few more hours in VI morphs into s dry peppery vetiver. All phases of this fragrances are beautiful.

VI is hands down one of the best unisex vetiver fragrances on the market today and is in the running for my favorite vetiver.

I get good longevity, but moderate projection. VI stays fairly close to the skin, which is a bit unfortunate. I will have to try this one again in warmer weather to see if that changes. VI works in either formal or casual attire.

Bottom line: If you are, even remotely, a vetiver fan you should try a sample of this one. If you are not a vetiver fan, you should still try a sample of this.

6/10

Just purchased a sample, and 4 hours later, it's still going strong.

This is a beautiful combination of green/sharp vetiver (I am reminded of Guerlain Vetiver in the late 1970s) and dries down into the earthy, rooty, smokey vetiver of 1960s Givenchy Vetyver.

I absolutely love this. Just ordered a FB.

This House is really a sleeper in my opinion. I have tried three of their fragrances and I'm really impressed - I mean really impressed. I don't understand why this House doesn't get more attention. If you haven't tried any, you should really do yourselves a favor and do so. I really feel that you won't be disappointed.

As far as this one goes, a really nice different take on vetiver.
Outstanding!!!

9.5/10

Wow. Absolutely amazing, a warm spicy vetiver. In love with this one. Black pepper and cardamon always makes me swoon!

Received this as a sample from buying a few perfume from MH.

The first spray was impressive.
The connotation stays until my shower.
Didnt know Vetiver could smell so good. I somehow feel sexy, a bit masculine + confident when I'm wearing this.

From a few samples I have and tried, this and feuilles de tabac from MH really shines and keep me wanting for more.

Its long lasting with moderate silage for me. The fragrance is a bit linear (which I prefer) stays true from the first spray until the end. Wears this one night and sleep through it, still could get hints of it in the morning. I thought only oud and vanilla base perfume can do that. I was wrong.

Well today, I bought a bottle. 50ml.
Writing this review straight away.

I am a happy person.
:)

Stunning.....
Managed to get myself a 100ml of this for £60 from a fantastic seller on e-bay which is crazy as this is £95 retail so very pleased.
The fragrance itself is a beautiful, warm and spicy Vetiver fragrance.
Lasts and is a signature scent in the making.

9/10 easy

Amazing perfume, I love it, yes it is expensive, but so worth it. The quality is second to none.

What a beauty!

I encountered this on someone else in a busy art gallery and asked 'what's that lovely smell?'. I thought at first it was sandalwood (and to be honest I'm surprised not to see sandalwood and cinnamon mentioned in notes here), but anyway, it's definitely vetiver-dominant - vetiver as in powdery scenty good quality incense vetiver.

But there are many interesting facets thrown in - woody, vaguely animalic in the subtlest way, very warm.

Anyway, my question elicited a response from a vivacious young Indian woman who profered her neck for me to sniff, and said it was Miller Harris's Vetiver Insolent. Luckily she had the bottle with her and squooshed a generous spray on my arm. Several hours later I'm still enjoying this rooty woody soft vetiver.

If you've read any of my other reviews you'll know I have a deep appreciation of a good vetiver, and this is that, and more. I love L'Air de Rien by Miller Harris, but it's one I can only wear in darker months and on certain occassions. Vetiver Insolent is one that would be great year round.

It is indeed fairly insolent though, given that it cut through the busy air of an art preview (my own art preview in fact, and of course I was a bit nervy so this relaxing, pleasing soft vetiver/woody scent was most welcome!)

10/10 for Miller Harris. Excellent sillage and longevity. Unisex, calming and subtly sensual