Vetiver is a scent that is described as warm, dry, earthy, and woody, with undertones of leather, balsamic, and smoky notes. It is a versatile base note that is used in many perfumes and fragrances, and it is often used as a base accord in perfumery. Vetiver is a raw natural material harvested most commonly from Haiti, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka. The scent of vetiver has been described as fresh cut grass but with warmer and richer undertones, and it can have citrus, floral, or smoky notes depending on the variety used. The two most popular types of vetiver are the Haitian type, which is cleaner and more floral in aroma, and the Indonesian type, which is warmer and smokier in aroma. 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 is also used in aromatherapy, where it is known for its calming and strengthening properties and is used to relieve stress and anxiety. Vetiver blends well with other scents, including bergamot, lemon, neroli, lavender, jasmine, cedarwood, cardamom, and ylang-ylang.