Le Vetiver, by Lubin, was inspired by an unusually snowy evening in Paris at the apse of Notre Dame. The cold inspired this ' Winter Vetiver', which sparked a desire for crackling fires, recalling the frankincence that burned in Medieval cathedrals, where people came in winter to warm up. For children unfamiliar with its meaning, the word 'vetiver' became a legendary character invented for the time. They were told that ' Le Vetiver' is a Celtic spirit who lives in the deep forests of Armorica. It is as mysterious as Dionysus, savage & refined at the same time. This spirit is a magician who brings life back into nature every spring with a single breath after the harshness of winter. Top Notes: mandarin orange, grapefruit, guinea orange, orange flower oil. Heart Notes: cloves, whole nutmeg, caribbean pepper. Base Notes: java vetyver, eastern red cedar, myrrh, frankincence, bright tobacco extract.