Grey Flannel Geoffrey Beene for men

A polarizing scent that inspires sensual confusion. One month I deplore it, the next I am completely taken. A lot of hullabaloo surrounds it in regards to datedness, but I think that that would be to miss the point of the fragrance entirely. Its minimalist-chic bottle sits next to a small, quaint vase that holds plucked honeysuckle on my dresser, evoking a Victorian scene that makes the aroma of Grey Flannel come full circle. This isn't dated, its simply ultra-mature. To me it is a mono-aromatic scent, almost like the violet version of the centuries old 'golab'.

It is old without being aged, it is sharp without being piercing, it is bitter without being tasteless, and sweet without being cloying. It is insulted by its own price tag.

For the sake of objectivity, let me level a criticism. This one gets a lot of compliments for its drydown, but to me its drydown is a merely less overbearing shade of the original blast. If you don't like the way this one starts, it IS possible that it will not get much better for you. And despite all of the flattery this one gets lavished with, I'd posit that it is not only possible but likely that you'll hate GF through and through(especially if you find florals hard to wear). Subtle application is a must.

This is for grown-ups. and I don't mean the elderly.
Its sophisticated.
Its gin and tonic . not alcopop...
Its grilled plaice..not fillet o'fish.
Its Kate Bush...not Britney.
Its Morrissey...not Jay Z.

So if you tend to the second list..its probably not for you.

Another opinion on Grey Flannel may not be needed here, but here I go anyway!....
OK, so I was looking for lavender fragrances online and somewhere mentioned this classic as a right beauty. So I got right on Amazon.co.uk and got myself a 120ml bottle for about £13....bargain! This was before I knew anything about the "Grey Flannel challenge" thing on YouTube lol...that might have put me off!
There doesn't seem to be any lavender in it after all, but what there is, is violet....ALOT of violet! People weren't kidding about that!
I wanted so much to like this fragrance, but unfortunately I'm joining the haters on this one.....for now, maybe it will grow on me...?
I've only sprayed it on my arm as I couldn't stomach it for long enough to actually wear it out. It's just too overpowering. The opening isn't very pleasant, which I was expecting, but I waited for the lovely dry down that i heard o much about, but sadly, it never came :-(
I like old school fragrances, so wasn't put off by the "outdated" jibes this one got, but this stuff is quite "old folk-y" I have to say. It just remind me of someone's granny. I don't find it masculine other than the fact it's too heavy to possibly be a woman's scent.....it has the projection and longevity of an old school powerhouse, but it's unfortunate that it simply smells disgusting!
Sorry Grey Flannel, I will try you again at some point. Maybe you will grow on me....probably not.

Signature Scent ? Unique composition ? Timeless ? That is what people are saying about this fragrance ? This is perhaps one of the worst fragrances I have ever smelled in my life....Potent, pungent and so long-lived that it takes 3 showers just to get it off your skin...Who would wear this stuff ? Seriously...I don't see anybody wearing this fragrance unless you're over 75 and like to offend people.....Top 5 worst scents IMO....This is NOT a must-have...It is a "run the other way if you see this on the shelf" have.....

Grey Flannel by Geoffrey Beene is a classic from 1975 created by Andre Fromentin. This Woody Oriental has been a part of my perfume life almost since it hit the market back in the first years of the rise of Disco and a new age in men’s fashion and style, rise of the GQ man and the death of the hippie as fashion god. It is a classic that to me embodies New York and the sartorial glamour of that city as few other American fragrances can.

It opens with a stylish warm citrus blast of Neroli, bergamot and lemon which are made unusually sophisticated by the addition of a very bitter rich green galbanum and a woody citrus petitgrain. This opening is bright and sharp and swiftly over to be followed by what I think is the showstopper surprise.

Here we move into a floral perfume for men that is stunning in its complexity and daring by today’s standards and ideas for a masculine fragrance. Spring is in full bloom along 5th avenue atop the gardened terraces of the deco apartment buildings that face Central Park; it is all here in the middle notes. A sensuous blend of bold Violet, irreverent Iris, rose over flowing the planters, golden Mimose, green heady Narcissus, are tethered to a grounding desert sage, and dirty earthy geranium. This Sage and the geranium keep the notes all low like a humming baritone cello and pull the chorus of soprano florals into a beautiful masculine tone. It is Tony Bennett singing “Maybe September”, smooth, sophisticated and a little melancholy.

The base notes are a strong foundation of the old standards of Oakmoss, Tonka bean, Cedar and a sharp very green vetiver. This is spiked with a bit of almond that gives the perfume a woody nutty warmth in the dry down. There is a bit of a soapy feeling too but not detergent or cheap bar soap, but rather a very superior rich soap reminiscent of some of Roger e Gallet’s fine soap scents.

As for longevity it is a real long distance runner. Well paced for the long haul and comes in a winner every time. People always comment in the positive when I wear Grey Flannel. The sillage is out there as is the norm of these old classics from the 70’s so it is something to use with discretion. After 8 hours it moves in close and stays there.

This fine woody oriental fragrance is something for a man of taste and a well developed nose. Often younger noses find Grey Flannel to be a bit more than challenging. I believe that is from the over glut of the Cool Water’s and Aqua Di Gio’s of the last twenty five years. Not to mention the supper sweets of A-Men and sickly bubble gum 1Million. The watering down of the public tasted in perfume. Mainstream perfumers have moved away from complex and challenging creations to meet the demands of the buying public that only want to smell “clean and fresh” One only hopes that time will bring style and originality back into the mainstream.

FIVE GOLD STARS *****

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I never thought of violets as a masculine note, but in GF they blend perfectly with the more traditionally masculine accords such as oakmoss and vetiver. For a scent which tends to be associated with gentlemen, be warned!---GF is POWERFUL, as much of a longevity and sillage monster as the newer male frags, even more in some cases.
The top note comes across as almost musty, and I was ready to say "YUK! Let's wash this one OFF!", but then the violets kicked in and I was in love.I have to go lightly, though.
This will definitely be an addition to my male fragrances.

Let's make an update... Cause I wrote my first review a few days after bought it...
Well. My signature scent, my favorite. Period.

I mean, I usually wear woody/oriental/spicy scents, and... As I didn't know it was a chypre, I blind-bought it (WHAT ? You blind bought Grey Flannel ? Are you stupid ?!) simply because of the group and notes.

So, indeed, as I said in my previous comment, it's a chypre floral one... And waw... A marvelous one. Totally different for what I sniffed far. If one day, someone would have told me "You will love a floral perfume"... Ah ah. But yes.

Let's get the point to the scent itself. I HATE the opening, smells on my skin like a chemical acid urine. Horrible... But, as we said "don't judge a book by its cover", that's so real for this one.

Once the drydrown arrives and the bad chemical scent goes away. That's a marvel, an hidden one. Be patient with it, cause the beauty of it comes after ... 20-30 minutes, not before. Don't pay attention to the "Grey Flannel challenge" on YouTube, cause this is misleading. They are right with the opening, but they don't talk about the heart, which is an elegant bouquet de fleurs, reinforced by a discret woody note which makes its strenght behind its sweetness.

So well, for me, it's a great unisex. Women could love it cause of floral notes, men could love cause of woody strenght. Haters could hate it cause of its baaaad opening.

But, give it a try. Judge by yourself and not only in 10 seconds. You could don't love it cause yes, it's very special, unique and bold. But that's silly to don't love it because of the opening, cause its secret is well-hidden !

i don't know how to describe this scent its clean and fresh. but first whift of the scent isnt that great, but the drydown is very nice and longlasting smell.

As a female this is one male fragrance I actually like. It starts of overpowering but drysdown well. I like the floral and powdery notes. If anyone walks pass me wearing this I would detect it as it has been my dads signature for over 30years. I would rate this fragrance 8.5 out of 10.

I have three bottles of this, two edts and one AS, one edt and the AS are made in France, one edt is made by EA in US.
I think all are very good, but I like the AS the most.
Don´t know if EA has had different formulations though.

I do like GF, and a lot. I wear it from time to time for special occasions, in Brazil it is virtually unknown, but to my nose it is the rose note the most dominearing, thus I always have a strange feeling it is a woman's scent. apart from that, and t IS a strong scent, I don't see anything wrong with Grey Flannel. We all have preconceived ideas and that counts a lot in our judgement as a wholle. If no one knew its background and had an effecient ad campgne it would be sold at a high price and nobody would dare saying anything against. That's how we human beings are. You may not like, I don't all the Thierry Mugler line, but we all should be able to recognise the quality of things, even when we don't like them.

Quick note in light of the recent negative reviews: If this one is too sharp, crude, or musty for you try and find the French Fragrances (the name of the company) aftershave formulation.

10 years ago I bought it for my boyfriend. The reason I choose it was the reasonable price, I did not had allot of money that time, so deposited to go with this one... I liked it, but it was to different for my tastes at that time...

Week ago 10 years later, when I forgot about that boyfriend and Grey Flannel and when I became perfume addict, in Parisian subway someone behind my back was smelling of it... First guess is it a woman of man? I realize I know the smell and immediately recognized the Grey Flannel; Then in metro I already knew that I will buy it for myself!

Received it today, try it on my skin, PERFECT! Woman can wear it, it is very flowery and a little sweet, clean, intelligent and gentle; A get allot of violets, citruses and a little rose. Very beautiful, calming and clean scent for man or WOMAN to me...

I understand this is a definitive fragrance in the art of perfumery. However, I personally cannot stand it. I have never smelled the vintage which I understand to be different from its recent reformulation. However, WAY too much violet. So unbelievably overdone in my opinion. And when it mixes with the oakmoss (a note I am extremely fond of) the concoction takes on the olfactory resemblance to bug repellent in its first hour. Now I will say once it settles I enjoy the drydown A LOT more, but not enough to like the fragrance. I understand this one deserves respect but when comparing it to other classics of the era such as Azzaro and Polo green it seems so unbelievably dated where the others do not.

I know I am supposed to like this, I love older powerhouses and such, but WOW. I just cannot stand this stuff. I have smelled this off and on over the years, and I just cannot get past a quick sniff each time to remind me that I don't like it...Sorry Mr. Beene.

A dude in one of my classes decided to wear the entire bottle of this one day. He literally burned a stain through one of the walls....The moral of the story is, he left class through a closed window. Its been a month and theres still a talking ball of green funk hovering over his desk. Its scaring all the children

BTW, for me, it's not an Oriental Woody, it's a Chypre Floral one

The extreme reactions this fragrance provokes tend to blanket out more considered appraisals of its strengths and weaknesses. It has both. I've sampled both the vintage and the current formulation and they are, indeed, strikingly different. The vintage has the strong violet leaf coupled with a musky spiciness in the middle notes reminiscent of Royal Copenhagen. I suspect that at that point (in the vintage) I'm smelling mimosa but the overall accord reminds me a little of linseed oil. Once that is gone, the violets take over and hang around for quite some time.

The new formulation seems to dispense with the middle notes and is violets from start to finish. In that sense, it's fresher, more linear and, therefore, less dated.

My real problem with GF is in the far drydown where a musty salty/metallic note creeps in. I suspect that this is the violet leaf aromachemical becoming unconvincing at low volume much like an electric guitar played unplugged. This is the case with both the vintage and new formulations.

This one really is NOT for me. I got a 15ml mini just to see what the exciting reviews were about, only to find that I don't like this fragrance. It's not a bad fragrance, it's just not cut out for me. If anybody is interested in the miniature, let me know.

i really like this cologne, but it aims at the older crowd. I'm a teenagers and i think it smells good. Even though nobody liked it at my school.

Behind its simple but classy bottle, that fragrance looks like it ! The perfect balance between floral and woody notes. It's rare to have floral scents for men and we always said that what is rare is beautiful, that is so true for this fragrance. If you want to be versatile, a man with wood's force and flower's sensibility, then, go for it !

EDIT : One thing I forgot to say, and I think it's important to make a point. I'm 27 years old. So, maybe it's a fragrance for an "old man", due to its age (38 years) but I find it so classy, so energetic. I think that if you're a mature boy, you could wear it, even if you're in 20's-30's

If for some reason, I were forced to rename Grey Flannel, I would call it Verdant Bomb. Thanks to fellow Fragrantican Bigsly, I was able to do a comparison between current and vintage versions of Grey Flannel. The difference is like night and day.

Both the new GF and the vintage share the same freshly chopped green pepper, "verdant bomb" note.

The newest incarnation of Grey Flannel by EA Fragrances, is much more of a crowd pleaser than the vintage version. It is a citrusy, fresh and flowery, bright green aura opening right away with the juicy chopped green pepper. The new version dries down to something that could have been created by L'Occitane. It is masculine but flowery and citrusy enough to be unisex for anyone who loves green landscapes or light filtering through leaves.

It smells uncannily familiar, but not because I know anyone who wears it. It's just that accessible and good.

The vintage GF opens with something sharp, chemical and also extremely familiar only not in a welcoming way. It's almost like aerosol fixative, industrial adhesive, or something similar that I know but I just can't put my finger on.

It literally smells toxic in the opening, such that I could see someone trying to get high off of it.

However, it very quickly transitions out of that, into the chopped green pepper note which was hiding under that sharp chemical veil. The whole composition remains less flowery, airy, and fresh throughout its development. Something in the greenery is dark and decomposing.

The dry down of the vintage GF is spicier, drier, and arguably more interesting than the new version. Instead of being well rounded and luminous like the new GF, the vintage is a dark green silver color in my mind. The vintage smells more serious. Potentially lethal. A plant that kills. I would go for the new one over the vintage, but can see the appeal of both. Projection and longevity are very good.

Quintessential violet green.

What a marvel! Classic – but without being dated; mannish – without being harsh, and tender – without being sweet.
Grey Flannel is a gem, one of the Top Five perfumes that an American house dedicated to the masculine universe.
What’s happen when a man meets a mesmerizing violet – that’s the story of that scent.
The current formulation of that piece of history is surprisingly good. The price vs quality ratio is beyond imagination.
I can’t envisage a male–perfume lover who hasn’t that gem in his collection.
Great longevity, adequate sillage.
Overall, a deserved 8,7/10

Smells like a no-nonsense, non-hipster, confident man with a smile. And a coat. With a bit of scruff. Love it. This is an absolute STEAL for the price!

As I woman I find myself very attracted to certain Colognes! Grey Flannel was first foray into wearing men's cologne. Even though I'm usually a VERY floral person - Muguet is my girl - I can NOT stop smelling my arm, when wearing him! I have worn this since I was in my 20's - hmm years ago! Men & women compliment me on it, when I tell them what it is they are surprised! I wear it at night, as it's a little heavy for the office! To me where Muguet screams dresses, he bellows suits! Just LOVE it!

The scent of this fragrance will always be one particular man and one particular moment to me. Things did not end well, but the memory of the fragrance has sweetened with time. Amazing how powerful scent can be, isn't it, and how suffused with emotion?

Years later, I enjoyed the memory on a pre-dawn flight from London to Paris next to a gentleman who seemed a slight bit too stiffly starched, but faintly redolent of Grey Flannel.

Classic..a bit dated but suits well with strong matured personality..This perfume is not for everyone.very strong and long lasting.. one spray is enough for me.

Long life to Grey Flannel, incomparable cologne for men!!

Initially reminded me of someone trying to deodorise a public toilet with a cheap anti-perspirant.

Admittedly the dry down is nicer but I still get the odd whiff of public swimming pool changing rooms, or roses watered with urine.

Shame it's not for me, because it's so cheap. Tempted to keep it just for that reason, but I think it's destined for eBay. Anyone interested please message me.

It is not the best, but it is certainly the best on a cost per ounce basis! I like to wear it once in a while, because there is nothing else quite like it. The dry down is great.

I purchased this as a "blind smell"! The little boutique that we have here in town didn't have a tester and the lady was a little shocked that I was interested in buying it. I can't remember why I was interested but I'm so glad I was. At first I thought I had jacked up! It was completely different from anything I had ever worn. But the longer I wore it the more I fell for it. It is a very masculine, long lasting fragrance. I have worn a lot of cologne, everything from Tom Fords, Creeds, Dior, you name it. But I have received more complements from this fragrance than any other. And it was only $19 bucks!!! I'm sold!

The violet is right up front, but not in a cheap, candy way. This is pure floral with a bit of rose and possibly geranium underneath. As it settles down, the floral top notes balance out with a woody base and herbal underpinnings. This is a men's scent that women like and some like to wear.

You can wear it anywhere at any time but use it sparingly if you are wearing it in the office as there will be some who won't appreciate it's distinctive scent. It is a long time favorite of mine.

Grey flannel has used floral notes and woody notes balance very well. No wonder this is a classic. Voilet note dominates initialy but in pleasant way.

The initial intensity of the fragrance is on higher side so sqirting this sparingly is a good option. The longevity,Silage and projection are at their best thru out may be 8 hours+.

I still smell this next day on my skin.

Great fragrance at very reasonable price. A must try for all perfume lovers.

Very intresting, I like it.

Stale cigarette smoke lingering on an old grey flannel shirt.

Best floral fragrance ever ! Maybe belongs to 80s 90s but still a legend !

The initial spray was god awful but it drys down to a nice violet herbally smell. Although it's men colgne I do feel that it is more of a unisex scent since it's so clean smelling. I do adore it.

Honestly, it's not as bad as some people may say it is. But it is not something I would ever wear. It is very herbal and almost dirty smelling, like Ralph Lauren Polo. It has a heavy synthetic violet note as well. I like violet notes when done well, like in Fahrenheit or CK Man, but this does not do violet justice. I wouldn't be offended smelling it on someone else, but it really smells very cheap and not so good to my nose.

Jesus said, "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life!"
I will purpose to follow Jesus always in my soul. While I am down here I often pick up on worldly things I want to follow - some noble, some bad, and lots of neutral things, things that make my life interesting. Here is one of those things- Gray Flannel. I remember the first time I encountered GF was coming out of Bergdorf Goodman's. The man in front of me was wearing a lot of cologne and it was classy/magnetic/heavenly at once. I pursued him as close as I could for several blocks before blurting out the urgent question: "What is that cologne you are wearing?" He said Gray Flannel . At the time I must have thought I had experienced a coup de foudre for this stranger, and now I realize, it was the Grey Flannel. Been a follower ever since

Today, almost thirty years later I wear it and give as gifts. When I am house cleaning and spray my house and closets and linens with this because its part of my LIFE! I would say it's my signature fragrance except that its a man's cologne so I will just say, its my environment's signature fragrance!

It is so affordable, I want you to buy this next time your see it online, at the drugstore, or dept store.

I remember loving Grey Flannel in High School over 10 years ago, but hadn't used it since. I'd recently taken advantage of the Perfumania BOGO and re-purchased it - mainly for the nostalgia. After 10+ years, I'd forgotten how to use this spray - it's a little more complex than your normal spray-and-go. As soon as I'd received the bottle, I'd sprayed once on the back of my hand and sniffed......my mistake. The first whif of GF will ALWAYS be a kick to the face. That first spray will overwhelm you with "OMG WTF IS THAT!?" - BUT it becomes increasingly pleasant as it dries down until finally you have nothing but PURE AWESOMENESS enveloping your nasal cavities!

My trick for this juice is to spray my jacket a few hours prior to using it then cover it with a laudry plastic (or a recycling bag with a hole for the hanger). About a 30 minutes before stepping out the door, I'll hit the pulse-points with 1 spray each (4 total). By the time I'm ready to leave, my jacket has simmered into a dream and my pulse-point-sprays will enhance the jacket for an all-day walk on cloud 9.

I absolutely LOVE GF! Such a classic fragrance!

Finally, my 240ml bottle is here and I'm so happy. A night of elegance, mystery, flowers and galbanum. Now, let's find a suit to match... and a silk scarf too.
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Finalmente, mi botella de 240ml llegó y estoy tan contento. Una noche de elegancia, misterio, flores y gálbano. Ahora, un traje que combine... y una bufanda de seda.

Today I ran across a very old bottle at a local thrift store. The humble bottle seemed somewhat faded and is called "cologne". Its a splash. It cost $4. USDs. I opened it and sure enough it was as potent as I remember.

This was one of the first purchases I recall in 1978. The others were Pierre Cardin and Halston. This was more deep and mysterious. I believe this is close to the original batch as possible. Its discreet, refined and somewhat formal. Its every bit of a classic scent across time. The effect is like Chanel No. 5 for men!!!

A few drops opens with real galbanum and citrus notes that are very polite. The chypre notes appear at once-oakmoss, vetiver and patcholi wrap around one of the most romantic male bouquets ever-neroli, mimosa, violet, rose and narcissus can only be described as revolutionary. It takes its time to reveal itself. I spent the afternoon lavishing in this subtle masterpiece. Indeed, this is why its still on the market and perhaps the most popular male florals of all time. A few drops of this splash last a good 24 hours or more without a shower. It works like an EDP and quickly fills a room.

It is a rainy spring day as grey clouds roll by. You are in love for the first time. Grey Flannel encourages your heart and gives you the will to carry on. This is the fragrance of poets and dreamers.

I have to compare it to the current EA Fragrance version-EDT. They are close, indeed. However the current EA version uses mostly synthetic ingredients and roars like a powerhouse-hence the opening is abusive. GF was never a powerhouse. If you are a fan of the current, find an original for comparison-its like analog to digital. You can decide which is better.

Definitely try out before you buy, its not for every nose, but those who appreciate it, its a diamond in price of a crystal...smelled it 15 years ago and it captivated me and now i own it and enjoying it, very sophisticated projection, very manly..enjoy

I can't help but think this is meant for an older generation, because of its old fashioned sensibility. It seems like the exact opposite of today's flagrantly sexual "Curve" - it is cool and reserved. Something a pilot might have worn... in 1950. Despite its price (cheap as shite), it has always smelled aristocratic to me. Like old money.

The first sniff of this perfume is scary - it smells terribly medicinal, almost like a harsh and sour hospital disinfectant. Slowly, however, it morphs into a more comfortable, flowery fragrance. The notes that I can identify throughout are violet, vetiver and oak moss. There is strong resemblance to Dior Fahrenheit.

The outstanding feature of this fragrance is its longevity. It lasts nearly 10 hours on me, more if sprayed on fabric. I am not sure about sillage, though the projection is also quite high.

Overall, an excellent budget-buy, especially considering the longevity and sillage department.

I have discovered it and immediately I have been captured by its oriental scent. The flower notes are nicely combined with woody and green tones. Designed for a classic man who looks for the future.

a vintage smell.recalls me some old days. but it is very feminine on my skin...

The first 5 minutes after i've sprayed this on i couldn't stand it.Too harsh, maybe because of the violet. After 30 minutes, somehow it reminded me of Dior Fahrenheit (which i love). One hour later i could smell Boucheron Jaipur (maybe because of the floral-citrusy notes). It settled clean and soapy for the rest of the day. I am not a big fan of it, but i have to admit that this is a refined one.

Anyway, buy it at least for the package. It worth the money, and it will look good in your collection.

This is a perfume for a patient man. The first hour and half is close to unbearable because of the strong smell of mossy greens. However, if you survive this extravagance, nearly 2 hours after you have sprayed it on your body this magical spray will start emanating a very subtle and beautiful smell. And this will last for almost 6-8 hours. So be patient with this one and enjoy the magic.

My CEO in the late 90s wore this frgrance and it really worked..I have a bottle in my draw at work which I use..I really enjoy the sentimental journey..6/10

I have loved and used this for 30 years.. Always can find some reason to wear it..

Очарователна бутилка! Прилича на нещо,в което един мъж държи своята есенция-да е нежен,да е истински,да е твърд,да е мъж.
Не е лесно да си мъж.Не е лесно да разбереш жена.Но казват, че разбереш ли една, ще бъдеш наистина щастлив и ще разбереш, че няма Как да сте равни.Тя винаги вече ще е помислила това, което ти е хрумнало и ще се опита да те предпази от лошите ти мисли .... Тя ще те разбере много преди теб самия.Тя ще ти даде и ще бъде щастлива просто да вземеш ...
В днешно време познавам само един, който притежава този аромат.О, теменужките му отиват.Самият той е толкова невероятно уникален и прекрасен, с толкова нежно сърце и глас, който ме разтапя. (Макар да мисли, че НЕ го разбирам, аз го разбирам много добре.А той знае, че на мен може да каже всичко, дори и на странен език.) НО НЕ чак толкова, че Да Не мога му кажа "обичам те". Отново и Отново и отново.Нека знае, че никога НЕ съм го гонила и никога НЕ искам да си тръгва. Никога.Умирам без него.

I have tried to like this fragrance...it sounded like something I would like. At first whif of the cap it was pleasant...I was clean, soapy. I spray it on my arm and it is this vile, acrid sour note. Where did this come from?I ask myself...where did this beautifully clean fragrance go?? Right to B. O. Town.

cologne and galbanum green on the top, but wait, it's not going to take long for it to develop into a warm fragrance. Definitely classic and worth trying.

bought two bottles, and gave one to my boyfriend. he smells definitely cute with it.

That's right, it's a love or hate thing with this bad boy. You will immediately fall in love or you will go yukhhhhhhh. You will get complements or people will get offended (due to it's flowery pungent smell, if you are not careful in using it).

It's very matured fragrance and not for youngsters for sure..... kind of acquired taste even for matured guys.

But for me, I love splashing this juice on me (not over doing it of course) despite what reaction I may get from people. An amazing product at a very affordable price.

This is one of those fragrances that - for me - kicks me straight back to my childhood. My French Grandmother had a laundry cupboard full of soft, freshly laundered towels and linen. You'd open the door and get a gentle waft of a powdery, soapy and clean scent. For me, this is that memory. Dry, wintery and simplistically elegent.

This is one of the classical colognes, i have ever encountered. just one spray is more than enough for whole day.floral and mysterious too.it gives me a feeling of an old mansion covered with green leaves and flowers. most amazingly it can easily be used by woman. i recommend ladies to wear it. u will for sure enjoy this.....

I have tried every which way to like this old school powerhouse but I can not bring myself too. I do not by any means call it a bad fragrance or dated or old manish. I do call it a fragrance that has stood the test of time with great projection and good longevity. Sadly, just not for me.

timeless, classy and fantastic.

This is for the new version. One could call this a "nice" and green fragrance, but there is something really sour and acrid about it. This aspect is somewhat similar to the way a green olive tastes. Floral notes keep it from going too far in that direction, fortunately, so unless you really dislike that element, this is worth sampling. Also, the harshness of it doesn't last long. Then the florals become more pronounced, though with an "edge" due to the violet leaf. There seems to be enough complexity and dynamism here, and it's reasonably natural smelling. The oakmoss and tonka soften it up nicely. Socially, this is more formal or for the office by today's standards, and not for the young who want to "smell like everyone else." The quality to price ratio is excellent on this one, but it's not for everyone.

UPDATE: I now have some of the vintage version. The sour neroli is strong here and lasts longer. Overall, it seems lighter yet is sharper, with better note separation (not necessarily a good thing if you don't like some of the notes). The reformulated version I have lists oakmoss and I don't think the oakmoss content was dminished substantially if at all. Rather, it seems that the sage and vetiver are stronger, along with the neroli, in the original. The new one feels thicker as well. So, if you want the smooth version get the new one; otherwise get the vintage if you can. I'd also advise making sure that whatever version you buy you make sure oakmoss is listed, unless you don't want it of course.

UPDATE #2: I recently obtained a 1980s bottle of Grey Flannel. It's a sealed spray bottle so it was not tampered with. It says Cologne and New York on the label (Paris is not listed). The label on the bottom says it was made by Sanofi Beauty Products (New York), and there are no symbols like you see on bottles from the 1990s. There is no super-sharp violet leaf but instead the bergamot is really strong. I can't remember any scent with such strong bergamot, actually, and my guess is that the idea was to balance the violet leaf with this tea-like quality, which is largely missing from the other two formulations I tried. This strong tea impression lasts perhaps a couple hours then the drydown is much more subtle, and nicely balanced (I have a feeling that some of the violet leaf note deteriorated over the years) I also have a small spray bottle of a non-EA formulation and the newest, EA formulation, and all three are clearly different, the newest being denser/thicker, less sharp, less natural smelling, less note separation, but a decent "cheapo" still. In this case, wearing a spray of each at one time would be worth trying. However, I will admit to not being the biggest fan of this scent.

NOTE: If you want a version closer to the original than the EA one, try to find a bottle that has French Fragrances of Miami, FL on the label that is on the bottom of the bottle.

I always say that some cheap old colognes are the best...Why?Maybe these scents bring back old memories?...I find this cologne pretty simple, but unique,Woody-floral, but powdery fresh.Soapy?Yes.It reminds me the smell of my fathers leather jacket,masculinity,in a pleasant,warm way.

I bought this initially for a husband, some 20 years ago, but ended up stealing it for me. I still think of it as a woman's fragrance because of that, although I'd be smooching all over a man who wore it.

The one and only timeless classic,love this and Kiton black which both smell outstanding,a scent bomb,rich and
elegant scent, a must have for the fall season.

My husband`s, but I enjoy to wear it every now and then. Lovely bitter&smooth quality classic, the galbanum makes it man`s version of Chamade for me.

This is THE best in expensive cologne you could ever get your hands on. My dad used to buy it at the perfume counters in fancy stores and I paid whhhaaaaa....9.00 on Overstock. I haven't smelled it on any man that I thought it didn't smell heavenly on. I bought this for my husband as a peace offering (I am in trouble for buying too many perfumes). But I may steal some for myself on a cold winter day. Buy it..even if you haven't smelled it. Buy it. The crappy colognes at Walmart cost more than 9.00 plus 2.50 shipping on Overstock.

A friend of mine used to wear this all the time and sprayed a light mist of diesel plus plus masculine over, just to give it a new dimension. I love it solo and with diesel.
Grey Flannel is timesless and whilst very woody often changes the tones with body heat and mood.
When I go to the gym I can smell the vetiver and oakmoss, I love it.
even after showering it manged to to break its way through my soap and leave a fresh masculine aroma.
I have to say it is an amzing buy

Green and crisp yet velvety, warm and plush. I'm wearing this tonight for the first time. I feel underdressed for it. Nevertheless it is glorious. Not to mention that it's ridiculously good value for the money.

Review of Reformulation: I've finally wrapped my nose around this change in my favorite masculine. The new version of Grey Flannel has markedly less oakmoss, which is a pro and a con, if you really know the older formula well. One issue with the older Grey Flannel (which simply says eau de toilette on the label, without the "natural spray" bit added), is that its mossiness made it smell a tad bitter and unbalanced, particularly with generous application in cooler tempreatures. You'd get a pleasant citrus opening and a beautiful heart accord, but maybe ninety minutes or so after application, there'd be this slightly-funky bitterness that basically smelled like natural and synthetic ingredients duking it out. So in this regard, the new version (with the "natural spray" on the label, and also with clear juice instead of brownish-green) winds up smelling even soapier, fresher, smoother, and better balanced than its progenitor.

The con here is that up-close sniffing for reference yields much less dimension to the new Grey Flannel. Its greenness isn't quite as vivid. That gorgeous oakmoss element is still there in an extremely lithe dose, but it's not enough. Whoever re-tooled this scent amped up the complexity of the violet leaf, and gave the violet note - yes, there is a violet note - a lot more screen time. Think of this more as a violet scent now, with a peppery violet leaf that occasionally veers into smelling metallic. The far drydown is very clean, fresh, and green. Still beautiful, still worthy, still cheap, and forever a beautiful fragrance. Try to find the older formula if you can, but also seek out this new version.

difficult to find a scent so great and also cheap, this is a true classy scent if you love manly scent this gotta be in your wardrobe!

Blind buy!......Wow!.... Big, bold, high five, in your face, with a chair, violet opening! .... But, this I expected after all the reviews.... Dry down was nice. Floral, manly, dry.... But very short lived! I'm talking 3 hours max!..... Perhaps it was because I was in my home workshop, making a new furniture piece...... After the reviews, I was expecting something special.... Something with staying power!... Some old school legs!.... Alas.
I'm awaiting my delivery or the the famous Caron Trio this week from the US. Yatagan, 3rd man, Pour un Homme..... Maybe I get the legs I'm looking for from them!

I have been fascinated by Grey Flannel every since I was a child. Why? I have no idea. I do remember testing it years ago and being slightly disappointed by the scent. But reading your reviews I began to want it again. And when I went to Marshall's today it was on sale for $7 USD for 4 ounces. So I bought it...and I love it. I realise it isn't vintage, and it is intended for men, but as a woman I love it. I bought a couple other scents (for women) at the same time and Grey Flannel is overwhelmingly better on my skin than the others. The top notes are a little intimidating, but they soon vanish to leave a wonderfully complex mix of herbs and florals that is just sweet enough to be pleasant without being cloying. The effect is a little lavenderish without the medicinal note that lavender often has. It really has everything I love: violet, roses, geranium, oakmoss, vetiver, sandalwood and tonka beans, in a graceful and balanced mix.

I've wanted so much to buy this EDT because of the violet note. Alas, it does not agree with my chemistry so I have hesitated to purchase it for my husband. He lets me choose his EDTs. I intended to share a few sprays from his bottle. I love violet and fragrances with oakmoss for myself. Yesterday I found an aftershave and already I can tell this concentration is more agreeable/tolerable on me. Unfortunately, I can't isolate the violet note. I'm not giving up, yet.

Yes! There's the violet note. We'll be sharing this fragrance til it's gone.
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great, classic, timeless, so wearabble and cheap as well.
10/9

GRRRRR, Really step back let the ALPHA pass. When you put this on your attitude will change. Welcome to the realm of MEN, where immortals dwell such as Kouros, Azzaro, Antaeus, Lagerfeld, Polo, Fahrenheit, and yes Grey Flannel. Power scent pure and simple, put this on and the pups know the Alpha is near, so do the females.
Tip on how to wear this. Spray it on 30 minutes before you leave the Den, thats how long it takes to let the top rose note to calm down, then its all ALPHA.
This juice would sell at any price and has no know rival, for the price its A real value.

10/10
Now get out of my way.

I bring this water for a long time and I have the impresion of has to rediscover each time.
The holding and copy, like a perfume.
Real hit men.

I used to where this all the time back in the 80's. I always got many compliments on it. People said it smelled very different on my skin (In a good way). It was my signature fragrance for many years...its all I wore. Honestly, I just got burned out on it. I might circle back around one day...but not any day soon. ;0)

Today I bought... mmm I love it this cologne!
This is simple the best ;)

I buy it for my man. Not sure how he feels about it, but I *love* it - on him and in the bottle. He's had the EDT and the after shave. The EDT is stronger, but it's what I love. It's distinctly floral (yes, I too sense violets) yet unmistakably masculine. And it lasts! YUM!!

IT'S DEFINETLY AN ACQUIRED SCENT,STARTS OUT REAL AGGRESSIVE AND HARSH,BUT AFTER ABOUT 20 MINUTES OR SO IT GETS BETTER,NOT ONE OF MY FAVORITES BY A LONG SHOT, BUT TO MY SURPRISE I RECEIVED MANY COMPLIMENTS,HARD COLOGNE TO FIGURE OUT.ONE THINGS FOR SURE YOU CAN'T BEAT THE PRICE,AND PROJECTION AND LONGEVITY IS REALLY GREAT.

The name suggests damp woollen suits and mustiness to me, which put me off and made me delay trying it out - so it came as a very pleasant surprise that the fragrance is beautiful, sophisticated and fresh.

It opens quite strongly but not the big slap in the face I expected after reading some of the reviews. Immediately it has an almost "fizzy" quality. Early on it feels a bit cucumbery to me with a floral freshness (mainly violet) and a greenish, somewhat citrus-like sharpness. The sharpness fades out and it smells great. Later it sweetens a little and feels more floral with some slight soapiness.

After the opening settles it is lovely, floral and fresh but always seems masculine and refined. Projection is impressive, persistent but subtle - people will smell it clearly but it won't overpower them. Projects very well for 8-10 hours. Lasts on skin for 14+ hours.

I love this. One of the most natural smelling fragrances I own. A lovely, clean, floral and fresh fragrance that feels sophisticated and persists well without feeling too strong. Excellent value for money - I'm buying myself a big 240ml bottle. I highly recommend this (unless you feel that all men's scents should be overtly and stereotypically masculine).
There are some excellent reviews here, but some others are very misleading IMHO - try it for yourself.

This is a lovely fragrance--Turin's "sweet green" describes it perfectly. To me, it smells like a lighter version of Private Collection. In no way does it smell distinctly "masculine" to me, whatever that means. It just smells green and lightly sweet and perfect, with that oakmoss or whatever they're using now underneath it all for a bit of depth. I wear it alot, and I'm a woman.

it is so clean beside its dark chracter. I can snuff smoky-soapy notes and it's so good esp. in rainy days. BUT that lovely scent comes after a dusty and old smell. Not same but first 15-30 min. period character looks like Paco Rabenne PH. You must endure the initial part exclusively if you are a young boy...

A gorgeous, yet medicinal and clean woody/floral fragrance for men. It's one-noted but smells great. Staying power is excellent and it's unique too. Quite inexpensive but this juice is top-notch. Love Grey Flannel to bits!

If there is a violet flower in this, and I can smell it slightly, it is totally devoid of sweetness.

The opening salvo strikes me as blend of weeds and grass cut by a lawn mower on a cool, dewy morning, a strong, soapy, unscented shaving puck (dry, not used for a while), and Shower Fresh talcum (comes in a baby blue bottle with Shower Fresh in print on a sticker, in a style that perhaps belongs more to the 70s).

Moves into a cool, still very crisp, still dewy violet leaf, grass, soap, musk, and floral wood dry down.

Unusual yet very urbane at the same time. Calls to mind a highly educated, sharp-as-a-tack university lecturer or businessman. Devoid of dirt. Devoid of anything nasty. I love it.

I've got a love/hate thing going on with Grey Flannel. There are days when I really want a potent spicy frag and this fits the bill - but it is not often. When I have to go into work all night and know I won't be feeling fresh when I leave I may grab this one. Any more than two squirts and it is overwhelming. My 4 oz bottle will last my entire lifetime. For only $12 at my local discount outlet I thought it was a good purchase.

This is my favorite man's fragrance. I have given this one to my X & to my sons. IMHO this is the best all-purpose fragrance for a man, along with Stetson, & Aspen. I love Grey Flannel so much I have dabbed a little on myself over the years. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!

Edit update: I see Dr. Turin & I agree on GF & give it 5*****

I always knew this one was SUPERB! EXQUISITE! QUALITY. Mmmm,hmmm!

i see there is strong fan base here ...yes grey flannel is deserving it.i discovered in the mid 90 s ,my first compliment was when i bought a magazine and the seller lady - above 50 - had mentioned how pleasant smelling i was...of course i bought it due to its grey cotton but it was a love at firts sight.
later on the violet was beginning to bother .found it girly .but now i know i was wrong.this smell is complex : it has everything what it needs an iconic .timeless frag.from my skin its almost unwashable : the longevity is unbelievable.
sometimes i think that s the most important discovery for man frags : it like chanel no5 for women : the story of man scent begins with this.
what i always found interesting that it wasnt lounched and discovered in france ...

Based on the reviews and my recollection of secretly trying this scent as a kid from my grandfather's vanity, I thought I would love this one. Maybe some day I will, but that day is not today.

On paper it should be great--super projection and longevity, vetiver and interesting topnotes, but it's so dry that it doesn't work for me. Having now "splurged" for the 4 oz. bottle (for only $12!) and tried it several times, my nose simply does not "get" this fragrance.

It is as powerful and long lasting as advertised. The notes are exactly as advertised too. But somehow the lack of any sweetness just kills the fragrance for me. It's easily the driest fragrance I've ever encountered. So while it is unique and an exceptional value for those who enjoy the dryness, it just doesn't fit my tastes.

This is one to put aside for awhile.

No matter how good this fragrance might end up, It is the only one to physically make me recoil away from it.

Too strong, too brash, to aggressive, and sitting through that for me would not be worth even the nicest drydown.....

Having said that, many many people love this scent, so make sure you give it a go

i love this and always have. out of all the fragrances my man owns this is in the top 5 of scents. it's also a classic. it smells clean, softly spicy and powdery. it's well made and classy. theres a reason its been around for so long and it isn't because it smells bad. pffftt.

This Perfume taught me a lesson.
Every perfume need not be pleasant smelling.
Honestly, when i sprayed this for the first time, it almost choked me. I regretted buying this.
After some time i sprayed it again on me, and this time instead of going for a shower instantly i allowed it to stay. After 2 hours, i smelled it again and though i did not like it, but i managed not to hate it. But to my surprise i got some compliments.
And now i like it. I m still confused why it was made so irritating, but i like having a bottle in my wardrobe(tightly sealed).

This fragrance is not something you will ever love. But, it will be like the big brother among all frags. It is ruthless and dictates its own terms.

This fragrance can only be respected. That's all.

Wow, the reviews for Grey Flannel are very extreme - people seem to adore it or loathe it! I'm a girl (OK, well a woman actually!) and, as a reviewer below has noted, this is available quite cheaply on UK websites, or one that I know of anyway, and I'm quite tempted to try it for myself! I'm a bit confused by the reviews though because some people seem to think it has a womanly, or unisex, feel and others say it's very masculine. How confusing! I might take a chance though and order a bottle anyway because I can get it so reasonably. If anyone wants to give me any advice about it though then feel free to contact me!!! ;o)

everything important is written below from others.genuine oldschool masterpiece.for the leaders not followers.magic in bottle.

I love the crispness of this one. Oddly enough it reminds me of opening a botle of Dr. Pepper

I bought this one just a few days ago. It was a blind buy, as some would say. I find it blends gorgeously with my magnetic and yet mysterious and sensual personality. It is pleasantly amusing to notice how those around me, accustomed to high-end fragrances, can't figure out what this is.
To those that say that this is more of an "older gentleman" type of fragrance, I say: Nay! It is more of a "I don't follow rules, I break them" type of frag.

My only regret is that I noticed the 240ml bottle only after purchasing the 120ml one...

Take care!

I think it could be the "Dorian Gray " signature scent.

I find the version from E.A. very good. even very, very good. Having said that, an old formulation from France I find much better. Better note separation and more natural smelling, more mossy and woody, a different more dirty tone in the violet. If you can find a vintage just buy it.

Most natural (non-synthetic) fragrance i ever smelled.
Its a sharp blast in the beginning with crushed flowers n freshly mowed grass mainly violets but well composed, very green!
Drydown is soft,tender,kind & laidback.
In my opinion the best laid back lazy sunday fragrance ever created.
It will not offend anybody i think this perfume is one of the most kind ones amongsts the sexy,macho, and bold perfumes around for men.
its not a perfume you should wear in sweaty night club or on a dance party for sure.
I think if you wear this right (smile with it) many people (women,men,and elderly people) are easily attracted to you because you create a aura of kindness around you.
Maybe a good advice to wear this if your a salesman...
My girlfriend told me that it was sex in a bottle after she smelled it on first sniff.
Maybe she likes kindness...

Second great thing about this is the price!
Many people here said its almost niche like and i totally agree with that. one of the cheapest niche perfumes around.

10/10
sillage+Longevity+scent+price+originality

This one is a classic. A masculine floral, with longevity. A little too long lasting some days. Bold, which may account for the name. A real 1980s sort of scent. Entirely possible to put on too much.

I have a soft spot for Grey Flannel. It was one of my first real fragrances and one, that while quite polarizing, can be considered a classic. Starting with the great price point, and the incredibly natural feel to the cologne, if you like the distinct smell of GF then it is a great value buy. The projection and longevity are excellent, it doesn't smell synthetic, and it is quite unique. The uniqueness of it is what first hooked me, I hate generic smelling juice.

The initial spray of GF is what turns a lot of people off, in my opinion. It is a very sharp grassy, floral smell with some faint lemon. This is a good place to mention the potency of this fragrance, the top especially, is very, very powerful. Not my favorite opening, but the rest is worth sticking around for.

After the initial blast, GF dries down into an incredibly clean smelling masculine floral, most noticeably violet leaf. The violet is very strong, but it is a clean, soapy violet. While the strong violet may give off the impression of a feminine fragrance, GF is far from feminine. Tempered by the oak moss, which is the next most noticeable note behind the violet, GF is masculine, woodsy, natural, and very clean.

Cheap price, and very good juice is you like the smell. A thumbs up from me.

Very distinctive, strong and manly aroma, usually for formal or evening events, good sillage and projection, to be worn with discretion as it tends to be overpowering.

As an afficionado of "old school" fragrances, I love Grey Flannel! Atypically masculine and powerful. Top notes are intense galbanum, neroli, and bergamot. Middle is sweet floral (violet and rose) balanced by sage. Base notes are cedar, geranium, vetiver, and almost indiscernable patchouli. A fresh, powdery amber lingers under the cedar and florals. Amazing!

EN MI PADRE SUELE TOMAR UN OLOR COMPLETAMENTE HERBAL, MAS EN MI PIEL ESTE ADQUIERE UN INCONFUNDIBLE Y PENETRANTE OLOR A VIOLETA, TENGO 21 ANIOS MAS EL AROMA DE ESTE CLASICO SE ME HACE UN TANTO ATRACTIVO

BUEN FIJADOR Y MUY PERCEPTIBLE, EN MI ALMENOS.

It smells to me like crush hyacinth and grass at first. After half an hour it-s totaly different. Pleasant, clean, persistent... it's something from other time.

Very nice 1 of kind smell! Nothing else smells like this!! But many, if not most people, will NOT like this smell. Wear this to impress yourself...not others!

GReY FLaNNeL

There are perfumes and then there are perfumes that make u trip with your eyes closed and body stretched into conscious yawns into a world of your own...
This is one of the trippy ones...
This is the scent of a MAN!!...a complete MAN!
Its strong and mixes well with the male chemistry...not too long staying but worth another spray!
The Perfume doesnt remind me of any other...its mossy and the scent is prominent unlike most perfumes that promise those...geranium and bergamot and lemon intertwine to make me feel the need to be with the guy who wears it...
its a damn SEXY perfume for men...
:D

Just the most AMAZING perfume EVeR
*ooh la la*

terrible. smells like souring laundry and some kind of baby powder soapy cover up. it makes me sneeze, makes my eyes water, makes me gag... I tried to understand this smell... i don't know why anyone would want to smell like this. yuck.

For what i read here, i guess this needs to be set on my wishlist, a scent with a story to tell.(unique and simple my key words in a good frag)
tnx guys its cheap in the UK so in need to order it there hope they ship fast.

An extraordinary classic man fragrance. I would not call it oriental woody, but chypre woody.

It has a unique pungent scent, which is strong and not my taste. You can smell the oakmoss very strongly, and that put me off in the perfume. It is very strong scent and even after few hours could not get the other notes. Had to wash it off as it caused a headache. Not for me for Sure.
Thanks

I've been wearing GF since 1984. My collection is NEVER without a bottle and even though I don't wear it very often, I'd feel somewhat depressed if it wasn't there to "go to" every so often. It's fabulous with jeans and a white shirt strolling on a sunset beach ... and even better straight out of the gym shower in grey sweats and sneakers! Can't beat the price either! Re-marketed under a different name, this could very easily reach niche and cult status ... and command HUGE fees!

Grey Flannel is where the green-grey needs to stop, before stepping over the line into the bombast that is Guy Laroche's Drakkar Noir.

The first time I smelled GF, I was a kid, and it was horrible. I picked up a sampler in a department store when my parents weren't looking, and sprayed it on my arm. I now realize that the bottle was off, because the Grey Flannel I dearly love now is nowhere near the putrid, pee-smelling stuff I remember from then.

After its initial blast of woody citrus, Grey Flannel reminds me of rain - a foggy, misty green-ness laden with violet tinges: Iris, violets, green violet leaves, grey sage and oakmoss. It's my go-to autumn/winter rain fragrance. Something about it just begs to be worn in the cool damp, under a wool overcoat.

Respect this stuff, though. A little goes a long way, and it is a power projector. It is confident, serious, and a little mysterious; the men's perfume equivalent of film noir.

I seem to like Tonka Bean notes cause everything i seem to keep smelling and liking contains tonka beans (my favorite being Hermes Vetiver Tonka). When I was a kid I used to like Grey Flannel because it is different & the violets, woodsy cabin lodge and grey opaque feel lends its uniqueness. It was one of the most masculine and different smells I smelled during the 80's like Fahrenheit, Obsession & Eternity without smelling like an old man or business tycoon. Unfortunately in today's society it is too recognizable as a very 80's outdated but classic scent but that doesn't hold up today with the rest of the woodsy male classics that still work today like, lets say, Fahrenheit? I bet if GF was re-marketed with a different name or never existed and Tom Ford had released it as one of their private blends series it would be a hit because GF has that strong woodsy brooding dark mossy, not for everybody scent that Tom Ford has in his private blend series marketed as unisex. Would be great if Grey Flannel got a reformulation and the bottle and notes get a complete makeover revitalizing its unique violet/vetiver/tonkabean notes like they did with Dior Homme & YSL. Still, This fragrance is somewhat of a guilty pleasure not for the scent itself but because it brings back memories and not everyone chooses this. The fact that its only 10 dollars and lasts all day and night and not a fragrance that has notes that go sour like most cheap colognes is a bonus. Consider this more as a "just showered and shaved cologne or casual wear" instead of a "let me wear this tonight and impress my well dressed friends fragrance" and you'd be fine.

This fragrance is about the only one I cannot wear. It turns on me something fierce. I must be allergic to it because I will sneeze endlessly and go into an asthma attack. Yup that bad, no matter who is wearing this fragrance. Weird.

This is a brilliant fragrance that might have traded some degree of acclaim for ubiquity. Well, time has passed and so many current perfume fans weren’t around when this bad boy was released. Time to reconsider it.

I’ve read Grey Flannel referred to as a fougère, but I don’t get much coumarin. Maybe just a touch to lend that particular quiet but high-pitched sweetness that works so well with the violet leaf. And I don’t get any lavender. I find Grey Flannel a citrus woody violet. Or let me make that VIOLET with some orange/petitigrain and cedar. This scent reads as crisp and immaculate; it would make an ideal alternative to the sporty–fresh wing of the men’s perfume market. But you have to like the violet leaf note or you’ll never love Grey Flannel.

Forthright, stark accords tend to appeal to me for their broad legibility and that fact that there’s always some degree of virtuosity even when the notes harmonize. The best potential for synergy is when seemingly different elements are connected by a couple of associative links, as in the seemingly Kevin Baconish degrees between bergamot, oakmoss and labdanum in a chypre. Here the connections are orange twigs to cedar (wood), cedar to violet leaf (a high-pitched camphorous note not unlike eucalyptus) and violet leaf to citrus (astringent.) The thin links connect; the large gaps allow for the inclusion of other notes that makes an accord like this so rich for new ideas.

Grey Flannel ties with Lauder’s Azuree and Private Collection, Balmain’s Ivoire, Gres Cabaret, Rochas Tocade, Kiehl’s Musk and Caron’s Troisieme Homme and Yatagan for best inexpensive fragrance available.

for me its very soapy remind me of camay soap also lux soap.

If you are allergic to mildew, stay away from Grey Flannel. I was buying cologne for my husband and tried this. It took my breath away, literally! The lady at the fragrance counter swabbed me down with alcohol to remove it, bless her. All that I remember is the strong bite of mildew and decay.

This is the first commercial floral hit for men that I am aware of. It was trend setting in its day. its more of a floral chypre than anything. Its still rather distinct in todays market. I alway felt it a bit more avant gard than it marketing promoted. I guess gray flannel suites seemed more wise!

Its really more purple flannel than gray. The violet is really pronounced as well as the other crushed flower-namely rose and narcissus. The vetiver, oakmoss and patcholi seem to keep the composition under contol and masculine. It has a fresh washed/soapy quality to it

It really reminds me of Fahrenheit, only less harsh. Its not for dandies, just men who like to feel important. It hasnt been around for 35 year+ for nothing! A real classic. Ladies love it too!

I think Grey Flannel is a very, VERY distinct scent. You can pick it out in less than a second if you pass someone wearing it.

I think that because it is so distinct, it tends to smell exactly the same on each person who wears it. I was addicted to this cologne when I was in my late teens and early 20's, and then I think I out-grew the scent because I didn't really feel it was 'mine' anymore!

But this is also a 'tip of the hat' to Grey Flannel - it's a masculine scent that can smell good on just about anybody, so it's a great cologne for a guy who wants to dip his toe into scents and try some out. You really can't fail with this.

I adored this back in the late 70's and early 80's when as a teen and into my very early twenties I wore this myself. My Father had received it as a gift and didn't like it. I made it my own.

I am a woman and if this hasn't been reformulated I'm going to repurchase. The dry down and the warmth and richness of the base notes are incrediable. I'm going to have to look for it.

How I love this!! I am female and have worn it. My husband doesn't like cologne :( so he won't wear it. he sticks with the body sprays, which are quite good, but nothing compared to Grey Flannel.

One spray of this fragrance will assault you and your companions with its hyper-real violet leaf freshness all day long. If you want to feel absurdly crisp until the next time you shower, no matter how long an interval of time that may be, this is your go-to.

My husband and I went shopping intending to buy this grey flannel and accidently bought the grey flannel all day blue. both ate exceptionally sexy smelling. love both of them

A gardener harvests fresh grasses and gather them in a corner of yard where sun doesn't shine, so they remain a little wet. Greens get spoiled after a while and scent a deep green sharp odor which is awful as a waste and perfect as a perfume. Among the cut may be some vegetables as lettuce and some garden flowers. Blend whole this scent to a botany shop and you have this perfume.
Whole the scent is deeply aromatic and dark green, extremely vintage and reminiscent.
It opens with creamy mood and goes to soapier phase. The scent is exclusively masculine and formal.

longevity: I prefer it in cold weather because it presents chicer and neater. One or two shuts may doesn't last perfectly but the more you apply, the more you get headache; it's not something for over-apply, 8/10
projection: in case of enough longevity, it spreads the scent outstandingly, 10/10.

This is a horrible smelling cologne.It starts out smelling like salad dressing and then after setting on your skin for a few minutes turns into a nasty sweet pine scent that reminds me of a urinal cake.This is a disgusting and vile fragrance and I do not recomend it to anyone unless you want to smell like a public restroom.I am not bashing Grey Flannel products,I personally like the Eau De Grey Flannel but the original is a putrid and offensive cologne.

I bought this blind because of the reviews & opinions seen in this forum, I did not see another fragrance that had this many varied reviews.

It certainly is inexpensive but its cool in all possible ways stays long, projects good, smells really different i kind of like this & its a classic.

This is the great cologne & it shouts hey I'm here.

My Rating 8/10

Briefly, this fragrance smells like public bathroom, specifically gas station bathroom. Horrible! In the initial spray it almost kills me for being so strong. Over time it gets softer, giving more room for floral notes, but remains terrible. Anyway, I washed it after 30 minutes on my skin!

Oakmoss galore! Hit you on the face at the first spray, stays until the bitter end. First I get the herbaceous, clean, and soapy then followed by the sweet flower bouquet. At that point, I honestly can't imagine a man smell like that, sweet flowery smell. Don't take it wrong, I love it, just couldn't picture this to be a masculine smell.
Oh well, it might be the different chemistry.
All in all, it's a beautiful scent.
additional note: great for summer!

Grey Flannel is an outstanding, clean smelling scent, and I really can't understand why so many people hate it. Why? Because it's inexpensive? Because it's not niche? Because you can buy it at KMart? I don't get it.

I find Grey Flannel to be very green, dry and herbal smelling. This is a scent with many facets to savor, changing all the time and ensuring that it's always interesting to wear. I smell green leaves, pepper, lavender, oakmoss, wood notes, and in different combinations during the day. You'll have plenty of time to enjoy wearing this because it lasts all day and projects strongly. Grey Flannel is a strong powerhouse of a scent.

Like Van Cleef & Arpels Pour Homme, this is a power broker's scent. It's very austere, and it smells like money and power. Grey Flannel is the perfect cologne for a CEO to wear at a hostile board meeting, when he wants throw his weight around and crack heads. A guy wearing Grey Flannel is not a guy to screw around with.

MY RATING: 9/10

Grey Flannel is my favorite fragrance for a few reasons. Firstly, it's a beautiful chypre for men (and daring women). We just don't have enough chypres to choose from these days. It's a category that is under-served and under-staffed. So when a good one comes along, it needs to be given due process, and Grey Flannel is a classic that has been around long enough for due process, and then some.

Secondly, Grey Flannel has improved over the years. It's one of the few fragrances that has gotten better with reformulation. Violet notes are very difficult to create because violets don't have much of a natural essence, and usually chemical reconstructions are necessary. Back in the '70s, '80s, and '90s, these reconstruction methods were a bit crude, which made Grey Flannel smell a tad harsh. Not until recently has technology caught up with the demand, and now violet notes have a wonderful smoothness to them. This smoothness is on display in Grey Flannel's dark green heart. The touch of sweet violet and cool violet leaf make the fragrance truly remarkable, and the best green I have come across.

Lastly, Grey Flannel is absurdly affordable. This could easily pass as some highbrow niche scent, and go for $150 a bottle. Pull the zero out of there, and you have the cost of a 4 oz bottle, usually available at discount retailers. For $8 I can get a 2 oz splash. I love how easy to find and cheap Grey Flannel is, because I love how well made and green it is.

It opens with a dessicated citrus, mainly lemon, and rapidly eases into a cool violet leaf, oakmoss, galbanum, and sandalwood structure. The sweetness of violet tinges the periphery of the scent, making this green a little purple in nature. I really can't find fault with the structure, and there's an amazing degree of finesse in the handling of oakmoss and galbanum here. Usually these accords are confrontational, but in this fragrance they are simply dry, austere, and very natural.

If you love greens as much as I do, you need this on hand at all times.

For a fragrance that you can buy so cheaply whenever my partner wears it women just want to know what it is. One of my favourite male fragrances and I must get him some more.

the opening of this fragrance is very sharp, almost got me headache! But then it soften and milder, getting nicer. Drydown on my skin is kind of powdery, very contradictive with the opening. Nice, I like it!

My motto is "if you have something interesting to say, you don't need to shout it out loud" and that's exactly what Grey Flannel is doing since 1976. Seminal, influential and distinctive but at the same time discreet and gentle, definitely classy. It opens with dry and sparkling clean green notes, violet leaf and mannered woody citruses. Simply delightful. In the drydown it gets somehow sweeter but its "dry-side" is still there to perfectly balance the scent to a bittersweet little symphony. Never loud and with a good longevity it's a perfect scent for daytime and office. Mannered but never affected. A masterpiece and an all time favourite.

Rating: 10/10

I bought a bottle of GF at TJ Max. Based on the reviews, I thought that I would give it a try. I have a diverse collection of fragrance, and I like to try new scents. I could not get over the violet. I know that I was warned. I kept waiting for it to enter the next phase of the fragrance, hoping it would get better. It did, but the violets remained...Strong violets...Very strong. I endured it about and hour and a half, and then I couldn't take it any more. I took a shower and brought the bottle back to the store the next day. I guess I just don't like violets.

On the other hand, I do like Eau of GF. Much lighter and not nearly as extreme. A totally different scent.

A classic for a reason--I saw a bottle on sale and decided to grab it to refresh my memory. Forgetting its strength I poured a fair amount in my hand and applied on all the usual places. Within seconds I was greeted with an eye-stinging punch in the nose of petit grain, citrus, sage and vetiver, which took about 15 minutes to soften as the cedar, violet and galbanum opened up. The mimose and orris add their powdery notes around this time also. At some point the rose and oakmoss became more noticeable. This is a very busy scent for its time and nature but it's an enjoyable one and an unusual one. My only complaint about Grey Flannel is that, on me, it has an odd metallic note that I often find in scents with vetiver and geranium. Even if you decide you don't like it you need to experience Grey Flannel to have a complete education in perfume.
Sillage: continental
Duration: it may outlive you
Fabulosity: okay but not special
Price to value ratio: Off the scale--a true bargain

To be honest, I was curious enough to wanting to know how it smells like. So since I can't grab any sample, I decided to buy it.

Take a whiff, and omg, man....it stinks. Its smells like a bad, burning wood, and that mossy herbs. Sorry to even add that I vomited after smelling it. My mom hates it to, and when I told her its 1970s stuff, and she was like, yup kind of remind her of Brut. Man, if Brut is like this, that's it. It is in my hate list.

So I decided to spray this in my car, since my car smells new, I use this to neutralise that new-car-smell.

Works so damn good, my car smells like leather now =)

When I couldn't find a women's scent with violet, mossy wood and incense, I turned to Grey Flannel. Added bous of a sharp, very clean mid tone before settling into my favorite note of vetiver. Grey Flannel works when I want to go big but not oriental.
Today, I think of it as unisex.

I got the gift set of this, its not too bad. It starts off smelling grassy and herbal, and calms down into something that reminds me of plastic or rubber. Honestly it smells like a latex or plastic to me. But it lasts all day, and at the end of the day, it becomes almost like a sweet musk. The aftershave i got with it is very nice, great for when you need less power to the scent. I like the smell of the aftershave more than the cologne for some reason...i don't know why, maybe its more subtle.

LOVE THE REFORMULATION!

i didnt know they have reformulated this one , but it seems so..i bought a new bottle last weekend and saw that is now made by EA FRAGANCES , when i spray it on myself gone was that bitter and nauseous base ( probably the oakmoss ) that was very offputting for me for years..now it conservates all the florals ( violet ) and seems to be fresher.... longevity and sillage are still monstruous ..but now i find it more accesible ...so sometimes reformulation is not a bad thing!

Got it as a gift and have been trying to give it away ever since. It is a very different smell -- very sharp and can give some a headache I am sure. I would use very little of it.

Although created in 1975, it seems to marverously render the atmosphere of the 1950s-at least this is my impression after reading "The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit" by Sloan Wilson. I often wondered how the protagonist must have smelled in the uniform gray flannel suit...

Anyway, due to its appealing name, I got myself the bottle of GB's GF and I immediately fell in love with it. Originally, I was planning to give it to my husband, but now I know this little gem will remain only mine.

I must admit it is the most unusual perfume I have ever encountered. It is not linear, but evolving all the time. At first I get the smell of weed (yes, that kind of weed!!!), some strange herbs, then loads of tobacco (I know it is not listed, but that's what I get on my skin), then sage and other greenish notes, the wonderful oakmoss and some unspeakable smell-I know it may sound strange-but it is pretty close to the smell of... underground parking lot, with the gasoline fumes and warm tyres. Hmm, pretty odd, but not unpleasant at all!! Well, the overall impression is stunning and awesome. The projection, the lasting power are simply amazing. It's a YES at first sniff, highly intoxicating and enchanting. Can be worn by women, without second thoughts. Superb, in a class of its own!

For the holidays I bought my dad (who loves scent but won't break down and buy for himself) three colognes... Grey Flannel, Polo Double Black, and Aspen. He doted on Polo Double Black, loved Aspen (cheap in price, but good fresh scent), and absolutely loathed Grey Flannel. He thought be might add it to his laundry detergent but decided against it as ruining the wash! I find it a unique and decidedly different scent myself--not exactly lovable--but I sure adore the packaging.

To say the utmost truth, this cologne isn't for everyone, as our colours are diffrent so our desires, tastes and style. personally, Grey Flannel is very sharp, intense, soul-relishing, strong and a little over-powering for a mature, responsible and classic masculine figure. it radiates a unique top note, a blend and fusion of bergamot+ splashy lemon. as it penetrates the skin the mid-notes molecules are released to the air bringing out a whole new brand of smell...
i mistakenly squirt a little out of the bottle while i was opening it and it splashed on the rug.....i felt the smell all through the night.
it's total grab!...i love it. i enjoy it i crave for more.

It's the oddest thing......of the colognes I have in my cabinet, this one seems like the most "un-synthetic" of them all.

The opening notes are so "natural" and strong, sort of astringent but never does the thought of a chemical odor cross my mind.

To some noses out there the immediate smell after application might turn them off but if you give it some time it really proves it can settle down and prove its maturity.

If you are under 30 you might not "get this" but if you are truly a nonconformist then you might impress your peers with a daring departure from the normal fragrances Mtv pushes.

Absolutely wonderful old school scent. After using it for some time it has become one of my absolute favourites. It is very very natural smelling and seemlessly put together. I love those dirty flowers. Very long lasting.

I bought two big testers, probobly rather old.

This has become within my top three!!!

9,5/10

My boyfriend has Grey Flannel. It smells really good on him. He said it smells crisp and clean and refreshing... I think so too! Its one of his favorites. Its not pricey either, but it smells pricey and it has great lasting power. When I've seen him put some on he sprays it in the air and walks through the mist. Then he will hug me so I can smell like him lol

The first perfume Ï liked when I was still a child. Its strength makes it very distinguishable.
This perfume is indeed for mature, respectable, no-nonsense man with whom you see what you get. The X generation will eventually like it as they mature.
It fits best in winter.

I was very intrigued by this fragrance seeming that I had read so many rave reviews on it. It was surprisingly quite difficult for me to track down, however I managed to find it hidden amongst some lesser known fragrances in a quiet little chemist.

Upon first application I was beginning to question why this fragrance was so popular. The citrusy opening notes were very strong and in some ways, harsh. The scent was also quite green, which is an aspect that I rarely like in fragrances.

I did not doubt Grey Flannel's obvious masculinity, however I expected something more unique and memorable. It wasn't until the scent settled that I understood why Grey Flannel is so likable.

The scent has an almost soapy-fresh quality with subtle herbaceous notes. I can see why this fragrance is hailed as a classic, it is indeed very sophisticated yet adaptable for any occasion.

It actually smells rather nostalgic to me. I swear that my Father used a talcum powder that smelt rather similar to Grey Flannel when I was a child.

The whole powdery, clean aspect of this cologne is both warm and cozy. Unfortunately I find the name of this fragrance rather misleading, as the name Grey Flannel only makes me think of old, smelly men's pyjamas.

When settled on the skin, Grey Flannel smells very natural and musky. It also lasts a good while which only adds to this fragrance's appeal.

This scent is a little medicial after the drydown. It is clean citrus fresh scent that is more suited for a middle age to older man (45-65). I do not see myself wearing this right now, being in my mid-20s. Overall a decent scent but not enough to go out and but it. Overall a 6/10

Manure, hay, bugs:-)The rural romanticism.
Horror, but I love it:-)

I love this scent! I spray it all over the house for freshness and to kill the dog scent. My husband's dog is awful so I have to kill the scent somehow so I use Grey Flannel. I love the scent alot or I would not use it. IM INSANE AND I KNOW IT!

Out of all the fragrances I ever owned or currently own, this is my least favorite. Now keep in my mind, my current and previous fragrance total is less than 30. However I like Grey Flannel the least as well as Vegas by Playboy. Then again, these are the only two I own that are oriental. So if you are a fan of the oriental scent then this may be alright for you.

Pee-uu!! What a difference between this stink-bomb and the Eau de Grey (which I adore!). Smells like those cakey things they put in men's urinals.

Grey Flannel is one of best perfume that I have. I love it.

I had an employer who used to drown himself in this stuff. Maybe that is why I found it so hard to stand within 10 feet of him! To me, it smelled like wet flannel, so the name pretty much said it all. Even my husband tried it once, which was all it took to decide it wasn't for him, either.

I am a women and I wear it I get comments all the time I would call it unisex esp with the violet middle notes my favorite perfume of the last 20 years cheap but very chic.

best suited for men over 30-40 , it's definitely not for my age, I've tried it but I'd rather not use it

Purchased a bottle a few years back in some alley store in the far east. Use it sparingly fearing i may not be able to find it again. Timeless.

This is my holiday scent..crisp and a joy to wear.buenasnoches/goodnight.

After reading all the reviews, I found myself in a store checking out a bottle of Grey Flannel. From the first spray I was hooked.

Whoever whipped up this one did a good job and must be commended, because you sure don't find such classic.

Truly a great cologne!I've purchased this going by the fantastic reviews over here and hey it's a hit,it's probably the biggest bang for the buck cologne one can have.

I had a choice of three fragrances on sale for around the same price: Live Jazz, Cool Water and Grey Flannel. After smelling the first two I thought yeah, nice but not nice enough to shell out $30 or so. Grey Flannel had no testers, so I bought it purely on the basis of reviews I read here at Fragrantica. What a great decision. It is a truly magnificent fragrance. It starts with an explosion of sharp notes (I want to say that it is reminiscent of Paco Rabanne - but that is probably not quite right). After a few minutes the violet notes come to the fore at which point it becomes sweeter and this is where its real beauty is. The violet is balanced with herbs, which make it masculine. The violet stays around for long time with little change. When the violet eventually starts to subside a little the basenotes emerge more, particularly the oakmoss. It's hard to believe this is not wildly popular, I think the rather elementary (unpretentious)looking bottle has something to do with this. I agree with glitteralex - with a more arty bottle and name, this could easily sell for much more (I paid $30 Aus - $24US for a 4oz EDT and 4oz Aftershave). I can see I am going to have to change my top 10 list to include this.

P.S. of all my fragrances, this is my wife's favourite. She absolutely loves it.

Such a gorgeous scent ! As a woman, I can easily tell you that Grey Flannel is the most stunning, alluring, seductive, provocative and so on.... men's fragrance I've ever smelled! And also it's very cheap despite all these perfect features. My ex-boy friend used to use this one. I love and adore every notes in it. I admit that I can easily fall in love with any guy who wears Grey Flannel ;)

When I smelt this straight fom the bottle I wasn't sure if I liked the smell, it smelt "offensive" at first. But when I wore it, it felt different. More fresh, a sharp, green, woody, kind of fresh with a bit of flowery sweetness. After the opening the sharp green fades into a woodsy herbal violet smell. Smells great from start to finish. If this was the only fragrance I owned I'd be happy wearing Grey Flannel almost every day. I was expecting a barely wearable harsh old mans fragrance, but it's not. It's a great everyday manly scent, and most of all it's strong and interesting. It became a staple fragrance, I love it

An olfactory essay on violets.

It is fine taking in mind it was designed in 1975, it smells rather as a mid 1980s fragrance. Judging from its success, it must have paved the way for the powerbombs so popular launched during the following decade.

The flowery notes make it quite exaggerated, flamboyant, cloying and femenine for my tastes.

A recent obsession with violet, in combination with the sale rack at Ross, led me to a 4oz bottle of GF EdT.

I have to say, it is a beautiful interpretation of violet. The dry herbs in the front are so fleeting, and bear semblance to those in Weil's iconic Antilope-hot, dry, abrupt. Within moments, the violet charges in. It stays for a very, very, long time. Incredible depth and concentration. This surpasses even an EdP in strength. The sillage, as we all know, is outrageous. While the eventual polite mossy drydown is definitely Scottish Grandfather and a bit dreary, I don't care, because at $10/bottle, I'll just apply more liberally!

The fact that this was created in 1976 has absolutely no impact on its freshness in character. My new bottle has excellent ingredients, and smells just as I remember from back in the day. However, the simplicity of ingredients is very contemporary and "niche" in nature. If we took this juice, packed it in a smart minimalist bottle, and called it "Labdanum Violette", we could get $200 an ounce for it. People would note its nod to Grey Flannel, but say it was a "newer, fresher" take on Geoffrey Beene's old scent. Don't fool yourself, this is the real thing-then and now.

As a woman, this scent pulls the meek florals out very nicely, more in the style of JPG's Le Male than Dior's Farenheit, two other frags to which this scent has been compared.

Usually I like the rough and dirty kind of men perfumes, but Grey Flannel is a comfortable exception. Maybe one of the best there is.

Grey Flannel smell of money, elegance and that classy kind of masculine safety. Like a really great looking slightly older gentleman in a taylormade suit. Oh, yeah you all think a "old man" frag... maybe. I kind of like older men, especially sexy ones.

Grey Flannel make me think of that classic photo "Man in polyester suit" by Robert Mapplethorpe and... well I think that photo speak for itself. At a first glimpse there´s just a man in a suit... *blushing a little*

Boys can stay away from Grey Flannel and leave it to the mens I think.

I wore Grey Flannel working behind a bar in America in 92. When the bottle ran out I could never find another - i thought they had gone out of business!
When I think of the scent its unique dreamy quality comes straight back - like no other. I have found it again online - only hope it's genuine and not a replica ....

I think I'm in love!

I trotted off to Marshall's to hunt for some bargains and picked up an open bottle of Grey Flannel. All I could say is "Wow, oakmoss city!" I love mossy scents but I find most fragrances marketed to women are heavy on the floral and leave you looking for the green mossy splendor.

Grey Flannel was, therefore, something of a revelation to me. Yes there's all those woodsy violets and iris roots but the fragrance never gets bogged down in a real bouquet, the rose and jonquils never dominate to my nose, in fact I simply don't notice them and that's a good thing.

The basenotes are scrumptious and green and the cedar and oakmoss completely overwhelm the tonka and almonds. I never get the sandal here.

A beautiful well-crafted fragrance. A joy to wear and popularly priced!

Needless to say, I bought one!

A very unique composition and truly romantic!

Put the men classics of the 70-80’s era in a contest (Grey Flannel along with Paco Rabanne, Azzaro Pour Homme, Aramis 900 & Devin, Givenchy Gentleman, Jovan Musk, Polo, Van Cleef & Arples), winner will certainly be the Grey Flannel.

A dominating violet note can be observed throughout the composition, it does have flowery substances but not a single note is there to discard the manly affect, fragrance is well merged with slight citruses in the beginning and dry-down goes fantastic with wood and herb notes. Quite intense and has a great lasting power with absolute silage. Grey Flannel is the all time favorite for decades, created in 1976 and still alive in 2009, will always have an enduring freshness and popularity for sure. Without a bottle of Grey Flannel one can be a collector but not a fonder.

Grey Flannel is quite an extraordinary, yet clean and simple scent. It opens with very intense, sharp, top green notes reminding you of fresh topsoil over bergamot and lemon notes. This should definitely give you a shock when you first try the fragrance. After marveling at how unusual this opening is, you'll soon notice the violet kicking in. From sharp green, the notes turn sweeter and flowery. Apart from the violet which remains present at all times (Grey Flannel is quite a long-lasting scent, by the way) you'll definitely notice rose, and also geranium. Sage is also present in the middle notes, so it's not too floral. Base notes of oakmoss (lovely), vetiver, cedar wood/sandalwood and tonka bean then join in. This is a very elegant, timeless, classic, unusual and well-made scent, in which all elements seem to effortlessly blend in. On top of everything, it is also very reasonably priced. A must-have, as far as I am concerned...