Vetiver (khus)
Earthy note
What does vetiver smell like?
The root of a tall grass. It smells green, smoky and a little like damp soil. In India, khus is also used for cooling screens and summer drinks.
Feels like: summer, cool, earthy, green, calm, office, fresh
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