Vetiver has traditionally been considered a more masculine or unisex scent belonging to the woody fragrance family. Vetiver smells warm, dry, and earthy but can also convey various floral, leathery, balsamic, and smoky notes. Vetiver Is a fast-growing perennial grass. It has a large, interlinked root system. It is this root system where the essential oil is derived. Vetiver is native to Southern India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia but is now grown in many other countries.