Spotlight | France, Haiti, United States
The perilous journey of vetiver, from gang-afflicted Haiti to flasks of YSL Opium and Chanel N°5
With its characteristically smoky scent, vetiver is a key ingredient in many perfumes and originates primarily from Haiti, where gangs reign supreme in the capital city. Luxury brands require that their local suppliers be certified, but the increasingly dangerous situation on the ground hampers the process.
