The most exquisite vetiver in the world is grown on the island of Haiti, this is a scented, thick, golden oil with an elegant and smoky aroma, is highly prized in the fragrance industry for its intensity and natural synergy with other raw materials. The intensity and complexity of aroma makes this an outstanding base note possessing a very lush drydown.
It is one of the most commly used perfume fixative, an effective base note that holds lighter top notes to the skin. Vetiver is in itself an extremely healing oil to the body and the mind. It is often used in aromatherapy and skin care for its long-lasting aroma and earthy, calming qualities.
Double distillation entails subjecting Vetiver roots to two extraction processes, the first via traditional steam distillation. Followed by second extraction via molecular distillation, aiming to increase vetiverol content. Molecular distillation also produces a lighter colored oil and a refined, super smooth Vetiver aroma without any rough edges. Vetiver essential oils, much like Patchouli and Sandalwood oils, undergo chemical transformation and improve with age, making them very good base notes and fixatives in natural perfume and incense formulations.