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locomons – :
I bought an after shave bottle from the Sanofi era , made in France . It has the gasoline smell I associate with Fahrenheit. Is this as its old, or were they like that ?
santa23 – :
Grey Flannel reminds me of both Vol de Nuit and Djedi, but in a very bizarre way. This potion is psychotropic, hallucinogenic, convulsant, nauseating if overdosed, highly perverse, and impossible to forget… Now you all Grey Flannel lovers can delete my post. :[
vampir 32300 – :
I love this, and I love it on me (a woman with a predilection for classic ’70s scents). Bought a bottle recently after many years without and am squirreling it away for late winter/early spring, when that violet element will really flower.
Di)Ma – :
Sometimes I like to layer Grey Flannel with Cartier Declaration. I get a lovely niche/avant gard-ish smell which is modern, fresh, uplifting and just unique.
zheleznov81 – :
Grey Flannel is a wonderful extremely cold winter cologne. I would never wear this unless it’s frigid out. It’s a lovely scent, but super strong.
zgl286InsuffBooni – :
One of my college professors wore this. He was a middle-aged handsome man, very kind and lovable. This is not a young man’s cologne at all; it’s powerful and very heavy stuff. I don’t know how to describe the scent and don’t care for it either, but I won’t rate it too badly since he wore it (and he was very nice to me; I think of him whenever I smell it). It’s way too strong for hot weather; winter is ideal for this warm fragrance.
truelove3 – :
I loved GB’s Bowling Green – and went through an entire bottle this summer – so I grabbed a sample of Grey Flannel and, well….
Geoffrey Beene does a great job with Grey Flannel – provided that job was to recreate the scent of a gym bag that hasn’t been opened for two weeks and when unzipped releases all that potent musty smell of cotton soaked in dirt and sweat.
I do not understand the popularity of this fragrance.
maxik551 – :
Love it, give it time.
Bitter green galbanam, big Violet accord.
It’s flowery, sour, powdery fresh.
Very well done, incredible for 1975.
Classic historic piece, if you like the 70s try smelling it.
misha-as1 – :
Picked up blind at a local Ross for pennies, and I’m thrilled I did but not because I enjoy it overmuch (more later, I certainly don’t hate it either). The scent is initially antiseptic, almost to the point of feeling clinical. I think of barbacide and something akin to the soapiness of a Speedstick but drier, and the image conjured is that of a young 1920’s era college professor (hair slicked, circular rimmed glasses, brown tweed suit, the works). I see where some folks begin to have a problem with Grey Flannel, as it evolves into something floral and feminine, but to me this enhances the image: we see there is more to this professor than formality and detachment. A note on the floral: this isn’t a creamy loving rose or spicy and enchanting jasmine or orange blossom, this is the humble, protestant geranium of florals, earthy and diligent. It occurs for approximately 30 minutes on me after initial application and can be overwhelming if you’re trapped indoors with yourself, then the scent drops into a powdery warm hibernation for the duration of the day (and it’ll be a long day, this scent lasts forever). I’d say this scent is both classy and classic, but HIGHLY situational.
I (mid 20’s male) would wear this exclusively for formal occasions (think funerals, formal dinners, the like), when I want to project seriousness and focus on the task at hand. It would do for a job interview, but certainly not a casual date. Sadly, and this may be a sign of changing norms because I see reviews from older fellows who have evidently had some success with it, I don’t expect compliments because I don’t think this scent has sex appeal. Ladies and gentlemen (and I’m speaking to the last of the truly old-school Ladies and Gentlemen here, the poets, scholars, and general ponderers), this one is personal. I’d expect a great sense of social propriety, elegance, reservedness, and class out of anyone I smell this on; it is just about exactly asexual. You WILL have to work to pull this off if it doesn’t compliment your personality.
On a personal note, I wouldn’t wear this everyday, but I’m happy to have it because it reminds me of my Grandpa’s collection of Avon car decanters. It’s eerie how similar this smell is to whatever was in those bottles, and it evidences how strong the connection between smell and memory. Who knows, it may have even been Grey Flannel itself!
Galkin67 – :
I can understand why someone might dislike this fragrance. It is astringent, bitter, dry, and bucks any trend. With that said, if I could only own 5 fragrances for the rest of my life, this would be one of them. Green, clean, soapy, sophisticated, and austere. It is just as comfortable in a suit as it is in a t-shirt; during the most humid days of summer, or the most piercingly cold days of winter.
There are times where I have described a fragrance as smelling like a bunch of wild flowers blooming on trees and bushes on a warm summer day. This fragrance was probably the first one to bring that image to my mind. It smells like a collection of numerous wild flowers, with violet at the forefront (this violet note really reminds me of the opening in GIT, by the way). It’s mixed with some citrus and pepper in the opening. As it dries down, it becomes more mossy, the flowers become stronger, and some slight floral sweetness adds to the green and damp nature of this fragrance.
Reformulation or not, this is a masterfully crafted floral fragrance. It is also quite unisex. I can think of many, many fragrances which remind me of this – a few from Hermes’ cologne line, Green Irish Tweed, Prada’s Infusion line etc – but hardly any which actually smells exactly like it.
Performance is superb. I get 12+ hours out of it.
It projects very loudly for a couple of hours. It starts to sit closer to the skin after that, but I still get wafts of it for a number of hours.
obx143Diobtetty – :
One spray!!!! One spray only!!! Love it! Long lasting, powerful, and powderfull! Seems to perform best in the late fall and winter – times when you want to grab a flannel and bundle up a bit.
Overall: This unique fragrance seems to be a hit or miss for people. I tend to believe two sprays is one too many and when applied correctly, the results are pure bliss!
Ratoovets – :
This reminds me of walking into the old chemist (drug store) I used to live above as a child. Really powdery and floral after an intense violet opening, it dries down to those classic paper-wrapped soaps and baby powder. The violet note remains quite strong in this for me, which also adds to the retro vibe.
Overall, I really like the smell as it carries a lot of nostalgia, but I’m not sure if I would ever want that smell on me… I can see why it’s so devisive!
sandrosandro – :
A classic with good sillage and longevity. I do not find it beastly. I am a heavy sprayer and two shots of this is plenty.
It is floral in a very dry way. It reminds me of spray starch I use when Pressing shirts on the ironing board. I love that smell and really like this.
The first spray is biting and that takes a minute to burn off with the alcohol. I had sampled this over the years and the opening warned me off like a snake with a rattle or a skunk’s stripe. It smells horrible on a paper strip but that smell goes away on skin and the middle notes are calmer and far more pleasant. It is a very masculine and serious smell. I use it for days with meetings and gravity. This has Gravitas. That can be sexy. I am sexy and Grey Flannel is sexy when I wear it.
I wore it today and it was extremely hot and humid and it was great. I have a newer bottle with the taller cap that is much longer than its width. Scent is great. Price is great.
I used to hate it. I now love it.
Xeroxrgjzs – :
Grey Flannel is a well-crafted and distinguished powdery, floral and soapy scent that is definitely an old-school classic. The strong open takes a while to develop (and get used to). But beyond that, it is very understandable how this fragrance continues to be one of the most sought after classics of its kind, by mature gentlemen; exuding a beautifully comforting and thoughtful aura. Performance is exceptional and value phenomenal! The only notable consideration for purchase is that this fragrance is notoriously of the love-or-hate kind.
vadimon – :
Leopold, the ones sold in boxes are genuine. GB licensed the packaging to include both boxes and pouches.
shikana037 – :
I have waited a long time before reviewing this, gave it a try on several occasions but no, no, no! There is no way I am ever using this.
The first thing I want to ask to moderate my judgement: can anyone tell me if the ones that come in a box without the flannel pouch might be fake? The source I bought it from seems legit to me but you never know…
The first part is a flowery, powdery, astringent blast from which I cannot tell the components. However it smells so chemical, like a cleaning product. The closest thing I remember was a blue lotion I used for spots when I was 13. It could easily pass for unisex indeed. It eventually dries down into a soapy thing but there isn’t a stage which I liked.
Something that is quite exceptional: the other day I sprayed it on my wrist at around 16:00 pm and could still smell a trace around lunchtime the day after.
My partner tried it too and none of us can stand it. I don’t want to offend anyone, because there are a lot of dislikes but likes too. There is a top quality shop in Belgium that sells it. I absolutely want to sample it there to find out if I don’t have a bad copy because how anyone might like this is beyond my understanding.
owwo – :
It smells like soap, wait for the dry down it is very clean,nice fragrance
bechter – :
According to John Travolta, this was John Gotti’s favorite cologne. I personally love this scent! 8/10
бельбао – :
This is a great cologne for the winter. It smells so fresh.
opn09 – :
A gentleman’s scent. Not seductive but more thoughtful, sobering, deep and a bit melancholy. Makes you feel like you’re in an 18th century library or museum overlooking the sea. Some describe it as a pleasant hair salon smell. Everyone I know either hates this scent or loves it, there’s no middle ground.
Has a consistent presence for a good 8 hours.
apost011 – :
A 70’s masculine redux of Guerlain’s Vol De Nuit. Fragrantica classifies it as an Oriental Woody, which is consistent with the VDN link (which is a Chypric Oriental), but I think Grey Flannel has so much coumarin in the base that I agree with Luca Turin and call this a fougere, if a lavender-less one at that. I am one who gets powder in the base, and I perceive the powder as occurring in a similar form as the base of Jicky. Those who call this a Chypre must get labdanum where I get none, and a lot of moss where I get a pittance. Regardless, GF manages to smell totally out of time old fashioned in a 1930’s feminine way as well as 70’s hairy chested retro. It’s perfect signature scent material, works any time in any place. Unisex to boot. BTW- I’m reviewing the current formulation. Those interested in vintage should check The great Bryan Ross’s From Pyrgos blog, as he has delved deeply into various iterations of the scent. 89/100
ime922Negeltzex – :
Definitely should have come here and checked the reviews on this first!
DO NOT BUY BLIND!!!!
I ordered it blind because I’m new to cologne after taking a long break. It was listed on a fragrance retail site as a men’s best seller and on sale. The reviews were positive so I bought it. Got it, smelled it, and thought, “What the heck! What is this?! It’s absolutely terrible!” Then I said, “Well, it was a best seller so let’s try this again and let it dry.” Still bad. Just kind of pungent and…rotten? I threw it away right then and there.
So, lesson learned. Do my research before buying to make sure I’m not straying too far into the super exotic scents that may smell good on the 1% or those with a sophisticated nose that can appreciate the abstract (I can’t.).
Now all that being said, I don’t want to offend anyone. No need for that as this is a fragrance site full of helpful reviews and not Facebook. As always, a particular smell is good or otherwise based on personal preference. This was just not my cup of tea.
muzey – :
Don’t get all the talking about it! It’s a floral/clean/powdery smell.
vasjavyznyzja – :
I purchased this when it first came out, made in USA. The television commercials had a young early twenties fellow featured, which meant it was marketed for young early twenties men. I repurchased a bottle in the mid nineteen eighties, by then it was still marketed for early twenties men and was produced in France. Great stuff, sex in a bottle, of course this was before the internet, so the sex was with an actual live human, none of that pixelated 72dpi stuff. Enjoy
Bachanissashy – :
Among the best ‘green’ fragrances without a doubt, will suit 40 yr olds and older guys,sillage is good, longevity is great, …needs to be evaluated at it’s price point. Great for regular office wear. Absolute no no for dates,bar, pubs, disco or family functions.
tc71 – :
Grey Flannel is a love or hate thing. I don’t hate it and I don’t love it. I have the big 240ML bottle it will last until my grand kid have past from old age. DO NOT BLIND BUY this. you will not be happy. smell it first.
rop – :
Choose this scent for my most recent exorcism. Think I made the right choice as the ritual lasted only two days. Will be my go to fragrance to keep Daemonicus in check….
september880 – :
The first fragrance I have ever disliked ! It had nuclear projection , which is overkill and the smell , oh the smell.
It smells like the dry air from a clothes dryer and car exhaust. It smells, musty, dusty, and like dryer sheets that no longer have their fragrance. Who would want to smell like this ???
I heard that eau grey flannell with the light blue juice is good, but cannot understand why some people like this.
A daring scent that is more likely to offend, than to appeal to others. This has 6 to 8 hours longevity and nuclear projection for a hour and a half, before it quickly becomes a skin scent.
A Absolute No and do not encourage you to even test this synthetic mess.
qwer1 – :
Sometimes I put up these long, analytical attempts to outline my experience and reconcile it with other reviews. They don’t get a lot of love, so here is the highly subjective version:
– This is a highly unconventional floral aromatic… Luca Turin’s ***** designation of “Sweet Green” nails it. I agree with Bryan Ross and the Leffingwell/H&R guide that this is a green chypre, not a fougere, though reformulations decreasing the moss content and boosting the musk(s) have skewed its overall profile more in the direction of the musky barbershop powder that one might associate with ferns. Maybe in an era of banned moss and limited coumarin, it’s pointless to quibble over Chypre vs. Fougere anyway, but, conceptually, anyway, I see GF as a green chypre: the intensity is a bigger deal than the powder; contrasts come before the comfort.
– The bitter thing at the start (esp with the sprayer) is an impression of notes of petitgrain and galbanum… Dry, bitter tonic notes, but not necessarily synthetics. The violet leaf is synthetic, sure, but let’s not get confused.
– I actually get a lot of grassy (not smoky, not rooty) vetiver from this… or something that ‘feels’ rather than smells like vetiver, wafting, uplifting and cool at the start.
– Some clever person below said they get an impression of jasmine. I agree… Grey Flannel conjures a phantom impression of dewy white jasmine blossoms.
– If…IF…you go light on the trigger and apply more to the core and less to the face & extremities (it has a lot of throw) you will be rewarded with something unique and highly stabilizing, maybe even beautiful. Did I say apply lightly? LIGHTLY. One spray at a distance or a few dabs From the splash. I may have to start using a cotton pad to blot it on… It actually feels stronger between the second and third hours of wear when the rose accord kicks in, so anticipate the bloom.
– It settles into a warming, slightly humid musk. This stage is more comforting if you haven’t overdone it. The warmth is coumarin, and you might get an impression of milky almond or imaginary sandalwood (ionine) here too. These notes aren’t really authoritative or even overt, but more part of the woody violet abstraction. The tang persists.
– Like a lot of scents with major synthetic components, this a a good scent for casual contact, but not for closeness, unless you are a little way into the drydown. By hour 5 or 6 it has settled down into a dense and still fragrant, soapy but cozy skin scent with that hint of the dryer sheet (those laundry musks!) that others may find comforting. Never reapply a full wearing at night, or apply to clothing, as it’s too stimulating.
– UNlike a lot of scents with major synthetic components, this smells beautiful in a green setting. Go for a walk. Meet people. Embrace the foul weather. For all its unconventionality, it’s an extrovert.
– The biggest challenge you may have to overcome besides its strength is its low price point, which can spoil the ride if you let it go to your head, and its out-of-placeness that can make it either seem dated, or a trend-transcending niche-category-worthy classic.
– Grey Flannel is in general a mind-bender… a 1970’s fragrance that actually has much more in common with the 1980’s (think Fahrenheit, Cool Water or Green Irish Tweed), specifically changing notions of masculinity that were based less in earth-tone machismo and more on new romanticism, aspiration and fantasy. Reformulation (at least since it was relaunched by EA as an EDT rather than the original, more subtle ‘cologne’ formulation) has not estranged it from its essential profile in most of the respects that count, but it does need to be approached and applied with care.
aeroplan87 – :
I’ve just purchased an 8OZ splash bottle of this, assuming it might be an older formulation. It wasn’t. My bottle is from 2017. I’m not disappointed; it’s actually very nice, despite having only a synthetic approximation of oakmoss. I will also say that a splash (and this is a nice one, with perfect drip control) is the best way to experience Grey Flannel. This way, there is no harsh ‘blast’ to the opening at all; the delicate aspects of mimosa or lily-of-the-valley or chamomile that might otherwise be lost in the big hit of violet and iris are more apparent and easy to appreciate. The splash bottle also helped me to appreciate the need to apply this very sparingly… Otherwise you will misunderstand the experience entirely that get the sensation of bathing in bug spray. That was my first impression of the reformulation that I tried a few years ago, and I’ve since removed the review… So here’s the update:
Note separation is important… Grey Flannel is cleverly constructed around one big synthetic note, but many of its basic materials (a lot of geraniol, for instance, no doubt contributing to the impression of rose) actually feel quite natural; it’s their rather intense deployment in the composition that makes first impressions so dramatic.
GF does evolve, but its initial hit is sort of symphonic, with different floral notes forming a close-knit harmony that at first might seem abstract in its unity; as body heat warms things up, you will experience the emergence of a textural effect as these notes play out in different ways… At times with a powdery, musky softness, and at other times with a bitter green sharpness that I have come to really enjoy, even crave, in moderation. The way these two characteristics play off one another, buoyed by an uplifting floral freshness, is what makes this fragrance so unique.
There is a terrific analysis of Grey Flannel on the website for the shaving soap & aftershave maker Barrister and Mann that is worth quoting at length:
“It opens with the sharp bitterness of petitgrain, the tiny, green, unripened fruits of the bitter orange tree. This is brought into sharp relief by subtle flashes of shrill, intensely green galbanum, a plant whose oil smells like nothing so much as fresh celery juice. The galbanum imparts a fleshy, petal-like character to the opening, reminiscent of burying your face in a patch of wild violets. Beneath all of this rests the soft, silvery powder of an elegant iris note”
“Wrapped around the entire top-note architecture is an assemblage of oakmoss and violet leaf[…]here is absolutely no way in Hell that Grey Flannel contains any real violet leaf absolute, and the IFRA’s 43rd revision of its Code of Practice basically guarantees that there’s no real oakmoss in it either. Instead, the oakmoss note is created through the use of synthetic Veramoss (also sold under the name Evernyl). The violet leaf accord is almost certainly produced with the incorporation of methyl heptine carbonate (a peppery, swampy aromachemical) combined with leaf alcohol, a strange compound produced naturally by most plants that smells of freshly cut grass and crushed leaves.”
“The galbanum and violet leaf eventually fade into the background, allowing a more floral violet and the aforementioned iris to come forward. At this point, the fragrance strikes a lovely balance and develops an almost humid quality, rather like the inside of a greenhouse.”
These comments feel absolutely accurate to me, especially the comment about the musky ‘humid’ effect in the drydown… They are obviously informed by the author’s enthusiasm for/experience in perfumery. But I really would not have noticed these details myself were it not for the splash. If you’ve saddled yourself with a spray bottle of Grey Flannel that you just can’t wrap your head around, it might be worth decanting. If you’re a wet shaver like me, you probably will enjoy the process anyway.
It will probably take me twenty years to get through these 8OZ…it is very persistent and I have to be in the right mood to wear it; but, on a cool morning, in the overlap between late winter and early spring, it’s perfect.
Ivant89 – :
While you’re out raiding the shelves of TJ Maxx, Ross, Burlington Coat Factory or dd’s on your quest for your next great cheapie, if you run into this (and you will), do yourself a favor and DO NOT blind buy this before you have sampled it. You either love it or hate it. There is no in between. It is very strong and very intense. It can give you a headache for sure. It’s just too extreme. Don’t be fooled by weirdos calling this one complex, underated or any such word. You’ve been warned.
ТudesaTuna – :
It smells like an old school soap – maybe the kind you’d find in a public restroom in the 70s – with some industrial cleaner bottles open and kicking about. At the same time, it also has a quality that keeps drawing me back, and is still among my favorites after trying very many far more expensive and niche offerings. This is one where I was genuinely surprised to receive compliments on. I knew I liked it, but it’s the type of scent I instantly placed in the ‘for home use only’ category. I was wrong about that, and seem to like it more and more as time goes on
answers2234 – :
This is very old school but very different to other old school perfumes…
Firstly it is very strong to the point it almost chokes you if you overspray…
It is not sweet…
It is not citrus nor fresh …
It is not spicy …
It is not aquatic …
What does it smell like?
Well I really find difficult to describe the smell but I will try to describe the effect it has on me…
As a man, I have been sexually attracted to women that others do not find remotely attractive.
Yes I finally admit I had lustful sex with very unattractive women!!
This scent has a similar effect to me … I do not really like it but I find it perversly attractive!!
So unusual, so strong, so cheap, it appeals to my “dark” side…
I do not expect compliments but I do not care …
This scent does it for me!!!!!!
8/10
EDIT: Compliment received in the bank 24-04-18
EDIT: 2 compliments received in the florists (!!!) 24-04-18
tim120983 – :
I blind-bought it – a 30 ml flacon was on offer, so cheap that I couldn’t miss the occasion to try this both legendary and notorious frag. After boldly applying it on me, I went to my beloved woman who said I smelled like a chemistry lab. That wasn’t MY initial impression, though. Quite a long time ago I have read somewhere – maybe even here on Fragrantica – a comparision of this frag to a fresh ironed or mangled laundry. I think it was spot on! What I get at the beginning is the exact smell of ironing clothes by my Mum when I was a kid. There is this metallic note and this wet cloth plus some sourness and acridness that only after some time come to resemble citruses. When I begin to smell citruses the frag gets more educated and after 4-5 hours it becomes a classic, gentlemanly barbershop smell. Overall a very interesting experience. Not many contemporary frags show so many facets and evolve that much. A worthy blind buy, I would eagerly pay triple the price for this experience. By the way, both projection and longevity are way above average. For me it is also easy to smell on myself (which I always like) – today on a 4-hour drive I could smell it evolving, which was fantastic.
Osss – :
Still don’t know what to think of this one. It smells dated, that’s for sure…
Dualitic86 – :
This was one of my signature scents in the eighties, just bought a bottle for the good memories. It’s really outdated now, but I can still feel why I loved it back then. Warm sensual scent, lasts forever. It’s a better version of Fahrenheit. It got lost in all the releases and trends these days, and I understand why, but it’s nevertheless a real good, sophisticated and warm scent. Wish there were more like this and that Geoffrey Beene released an updated version.
(((–Deus–))) – :
Une belle présentation avec son flacon habillé de flanelle et on peut le trouver à un prix raisonnable, en grande bouteille.
Un parfum élégant: aromatique, floral, chypré, un peu old school mais j’aime ça. Le début est vif, fusant, mais il s’apaise ensuite sur la peau.
La tenue est correcte.
C’est un parfum mixte, ça m’est arrivé de le piquer à monsieur les jours d’audace, mais je le préfère sur lui. Au printemps il est parfait.
sa238664 – :
Old School classic powerhouse of a fragrance! Understand it though use this beast sparingly two sprays are enough. Let the initial shock opening dry out and you’ve got a lovely manly lavender but slightly dirty smell radiating from you..it’s the only floral manly fragrance I’ve come across. Lasts for hour’s on your clothes so don’t drown yourself in it..
htb792Bessinepome – :
i appreciate the value and i can understand that a lot of people might love this. In the mid it turns very strange into a faint rotten flower smell in the background. Not a bad fragrance by any means but not a safe blind buy.
Sendexs – :
This is my husband’s signature perfume, nothing beats this,he’s been wearing this for years. I love it, I never get tired of it. In my opinion it’s tremendously underrated. Best smelling, sexiest perfume ever!
Numek – :
Flowers covered in mud. Dark, moist forest. This is the shortest way i would describe the smell. For me it’s definitely the most underrated masterpiece. Of course it’s polarizing but composition is very interesting and far away from mainstream. I have a bottle from 2008 and it has beastly performance. You can overspray it easily. From what i’ve heard, last formulation is lighter and more wearable. Scent for real fragrance enthusiasts.
suninbef – :
I’m a lover of old school fougerres so I bought this about 10 months ago, bottle half empty and I still don’t know if I like it. One of the strangest fragrances I have ever come across. Opening blast is horrific but the dry down is powdery with tons of lilac sometimes it smells gorgeous and other times can have a “dirty” vibe. What I will say is that it performs better than anything I’ve ever worn, a couple of blasts, particularly on clothing, lasts and lasts.
JaddindcagMog – :
You wouldn’t expect a child to understand—much less enjoy—a dram of single malt whiskey. Likewise, a Cuban cigar would be wasted on the uninitiated. Beluga caviar, Foie Gras, and Geoffrey Beene’s Grey Flannel are all acquired tastes. Because while it may be easy to immediately love the chocolate notes of a gourmand fragrance, for example, you simply need a certain level of sophistication to appreciate and enjoy Grey Flannel. It’s very adult. Serious. Timeless.
alcohol b – :
how difficult it is to qualify a fragrance because we all have different tastes for smells
I am 27 years old and I like this fragrance because I really appreciate all the components of each fragrance.
sometimes it would be easier to appreciate a fragrance forgetting if it is cataloged for an older person or a younger one.
This is one of those fragrances that some love and others hate.
msfi – :
Astringent opening which isn’t displeasing but is quite particular and a tiny bit medicinal. Gender wise it’s bipolar – rather than being a unisex blend that sits in the middle, it has properties of an ultra male old-money utilitarian harshness and a floral femininity (and slight powderiness). These kind of combine to give it a well-to-do, peacock type thing. Soap and violet are prominent. Smells clean, fairly formal and old school – what you’d expect from the packaging. Daring, peculiar, well blended but quite brassy.
alrxysloz – :
Ouch.
This stuff literally hurts my sinuses.
The sharpness of Grey Flannel is just too much. I felt like I had a scalpel inserted into my nostril, twisted around a few times, and then someone shoved a bunch of wild garlic or a crocus bulb or something up there!
Man alive! I don’t understand how people can cope with this stuff, and I personally like barbershop fragrances too!
I read on here that Grey Flannel is green, but it comes across to me as GREEEEEEEEEN, and unfortunately in a horrible synthetic, acrid, almost acidic kind of way.
Not what I was expecting at all.
xsvan – :
Its not for boys. For men only. Men who like to wear mesculine scents.
вадик – :
Well, I’m not advertiser, I’m here with honest review.
Age. 50 plus
Perfume. Smells harsh, very old fashion pure barber shop perfume. Not my cup of tea.
Regret buying this.
Over all rating.
1/10.
lelidiya – :
I love this scent. Grey Flannel is a beautiful modern fougére. Soothing, calming, comforting, soapy, clean, woodsy-floral, genderless, timeless. I love it on a crisp fall day, and I imagine it would fare well in spring too.
PlogoutgorO – :
I blind purchased a 120ml (4fl.oz) bottle of this hoping it might be similar in some ways to my beloved Tuscan Soul and Acqua di Parma Colonia. Also, the reviews for it were, overall, positive and the price was so good.
I’m so deflated! My expectations for Grey Flannel were clearly way too high! It smells pleasant enough but certainly doesn’t blow me away or stand out in any way that I can discern. On my skin it smells quite sweet after it settles, I can definitely smell the violet a lot (but it smells synthetic), I can’t smell the freshness of the lemon and it definitely doesn’t smell soapy and ‘just out of the shower’ as it seems to do to some reviewers. On my skin it’s more sweet and a bit musty as opposed to bright, fresh and clean! It also seems very linear overall. I was so hoping it would be more fresh, clean, aroma-therapeutic and cologne smelling!
So, I’m not loving this unfortunately! It smells OK, likeable enough and certainly not offensive and/or dated but for me it falls far short of my hopes for it.
I’ve only tried mine once and if anyone is interested in a swap let me know! (UK only).
klopomor – :
اوکی، این عطر مال بیشتر از سی سال پیشه و طبیعیه که بوش براتون آشنا بیاد. یه صابون داو هم دقیقاً با همین بو داریم، ولی خب این دلیل نمیشه که بوش بد باشه یا تکراری و خسته کنند باشه ، بر عکس بوش به نظر من بویی مان