Vetiver seems to be in all of my favorite fragrances all of a sudden. Tom Ford has his androgynous scent Grey Vetiver, Chantecaille has Vetyver, Guerlain has Vetiver pour Elle - even Avon's mark brand has White Vetiver - and I have seen the fragrance is lesser known perfumes, lotions, and candles as well. The perennial grass, from the lemongrass and citronella family (though decidedly less citrus-y) started use in India as an essential oil that represented tranquility, before becoming a popular men's cologne ingredient, but lately it is making the leap from men's to women's scents.
The scent itself comes from the roots of the grass, which are soaked and distilled to create the deep, earthy, rich odor of Vetiver. It's especially lovely smelling when layered with a spicy, woody fragrance like Tom Ford's Santal Blush.
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