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vivisector0 – :
One of my favourite ever scents.
Grigioperla is a timeless barbershop scent with very noticeable rosemary which is clean and manly. Ideal for when you want to smell clean and dress semi smart. It is similar to platinum egoiste with the rosemary / lavander combo but less complex, even better performance and cheaper. I prefer this smell tbh.
I do not get any cool wave comparisons at all. If you are in Italy look for it in the perfume sections of multi purpose stores that also sell soaps and detergents, not perfumeries. I hope it never goes out of production, absolutely brilliant.
melya5 – :
this is a great mix between Drakkar Noir and Cool Water + some fresh rosemary added to the blend…
(agree with comments on its similarity with Gilette aftershave as well)
cepera1993 – :
For men only…..! Nothing before – nothing since solicits so many positive compliments.
Bravo_1 – :
Someone mentioned this smells just like gilette cool wave. That is exactly true, and as I used the aftershave for most of my youth, that smell is well sealed in my memory.
The scent itself is very dominant Oakmoss and Rosemary, flanked by lavender, geranium, coriander and clary sage, with a noticable touch of bergamot. The coriander, clary sage, and bergamot are a little under-represented in the notes here I think, and the basil, sandalwood and amber are just a bit over-represented to my nose.
Very pleasant, and brings back memories.
Selend – :
one of the most underrated scents ever. exceptional performance, smell …. different 10/10
Koss60 – :
Lovely smell! Grigio is in the same olfactory family as: Drakkar Noir, Lomani Pour Homme and Taxi. This is very nice, but the winner by a narrow margin, for me, is Taxi.
said555 – :
So nice,fresh and manly.It surprised me very pleasantly by the unique aroma,longevity and projection are both very good.
UPDATE:The more i wear it,the more i love it. By far better than most of today’s frags. Timeless and not old school at all. Big thumbs up!!!
uri1985 – :
I wore this a lot in the early 2000s. A vibrant, potent Italian classic. Extremely macho, but cultured at the same time. I can’t honestly say that I see this one as typically fougere or oriental; more a dry, crisp, woody herbal. Amazing, and unique. Always a favourite of mine along with its stablemate Touch.
lena02isg – :
sharp spicy oriental,really fresh and with huge sillage, has the same vibe of Drakkar Noir, something for the kids of the 90’s!
serzh20112 – :
unuque.different.longevity and sillage heavy.
Gerasim_45 – :
After wearing both for a while now, Taxi is much the better fragrance in my opinion. It’s sweeter, better silage and longer lasting. Grigioperla is very good though too.
sosjoy – :
Sadly the reformulation is not quite as good as the original fragrance in terms of the depth and richness of the overall composition. This one has always reminded me a tiny bit of Paloma Picasso Minotaure. They both have that similar almost barn-like earthiness that I also find in Zino and Rocabar.
I agree that this is a classic fougere that is difficult to dislike…especially for those of us who came of age in the early 90s – it definitely is a scent reminiscent of its time. I’m also somewhat reminded of Drakkar Noir and Wings by Giorgio of Beverly Hills. Though not especially groundbreaking, it is still an enjoyable experience wearing Grigioperla.
tff920InsuffBooni – :
Smells almost exactly like Gillette Cool Wave aftershave (which isn’t a bad thing, since Cool Wave smells great). Apparently Grigioperla was launched first, so Cool Wave is the imitator.
karamelka200892 – :
If Lomani and DN are too harsh for you but you like straightforward fougeres (“soapy” ones), then you should sample this one. It also seems a bit more complex than basic, soapy fougeres I’ve tried. I think the basil, anise, and carnation are more obvious here, which provides better balance. I did a dab sampling and I look forward to giving it a regular wearing when I’m in the mood for this kind of fragrance (I’ll update this review when I do that).
UPDATE: After doing a regular wearing I am pleased to say that this is a very smooth, subtle fougere. It does begin with a bit too much musk and fougere accord to my liking but after less than an hour it comes together very well. The balance is great and it’s reasonably complex and natural smelling. If you like Rive Gauche Pour Homme’s opening but dislike the dry, woody/patchouli-dominant base, you might want to give this one a try.
BenqamiqAQ – :
A wonderful man’s scent! – Mainly “one noted” but it has a fresh, oriental, spicy, smell. It is similar to Drakaar Noir, Lomani Homme and Taxi but this one is a bit sweeter and subtler. It lasts a long time too. If you want a cheaper alternative that is great also – go for Lomani Homme. Grigioperla is one of the very best men’s sweet orientals out there in my opinion.
kapley – :
I like this one and I’m glad I was able to stumble upon it by way of dumb luck, otherwise I probably never would have heard of it or known it existed. GrigioPerla opens with a bit of a sharp and sour bergamot/lavender combination, but it doesn’t last long, maybe for 5 to 10 minutes. Afterwards, it develops into a smooth fougeure with a clean, soapy, barbershop quality. While similar to Drakkar in some ways, Grigioperla seems rounder and less aggressive, suave and understated. The allusions to Italian aftershave are correct and perhaps because I don’t often come in contact with these types of fragrances, I find it unique enough and a welcome addition to my wardrobe. Most appropriate for ages 25 and up, Grigioperla is versatile and could be worn as a work scent or for a casual night out. It presents a clean, sober minded demeanor. Decent longevity and projection. Fairly priced. Try to sample this if you can–you may be surprised.
allpowerful – :
Unremarkable and stereotyped masculine fougere with an oriental twist. No more, no less.
Rating: 5/10
jekson85 – :
not bad but too soapy of a scent for my liking.i guess my nose will get used to it over time but for now its thumbs down
darklordddddd – :
A beautiful oriental, sort of rescembles Italian aftershave in a good way. Not a powerhouse, as one could have thought, but quite potent at the beginning with coriander, anise and rosemary, but settles after some hour to a wonderful more subtle scent. Very, very nice.
Do try it if you can find it, it has really surprised me how timeless and classic this is.
deys – :
Superb stuff. A great everyday office scent. The Basil and Anise are instantly detectable and then a wonderful clean, soapy drydown. Good sillage and longevity – a very nice masculine scent.