Vetiver is a versatile scent that is used in many perfumes and fragrances. It has a distinctive dry, earthy, and woody scent with citrus, floral, or smoky notes depending on the variety used. Some people describe the smell of vetiver as similar to a grassy lawn, while others detect hints of citrus or soap, resembling the fragrance of lemongrass. The two most common types of vetiver are the Haitian variety, which smells more floral, and the Indonesian (Java) variety, which smells more warm and smoky. Vetiver is considered to be a more masculine scent belonging to the woody fragrance family, but it is gaining popularity among feminine fragrances as well. Vetiver blends well with other scents, including bergamot, lemon, neroli, lavender, jasmine, cedarwood, and cardamom.