Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel
What does it smell like?
It smells mostly aromatic and powdery. Galbanum and petitgrain at the top, violet and iris in the middle and oakmoss and vetiver at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Grey Flannel notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel EDT in detail
Grey Flannel EDT comes from Geoffrey Beene. This one is the Eau de Toilette.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in spring. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, fall, summer and winter.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Guerlain Vol De Nuit and Lacoste.
Who will like Grey Flannel
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by powdery and violet. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and powdery smells and notes like violet and oakmoss. Less obvious notes include neroli, geranium and cedar. Perfume fans rate it 4.17 out of 5.
Grey Flannel price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €25, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Nino Cerruti 1881 and Guerlain Vol De Nuit.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. It lasts longer than Guerlain Vol De Nuit. Base notes like oakmoss and vetiver are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Grey Flannel dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Nino Cerruti 1881 (10 shared notes), Guerlain Vol De Nuit (9 shared notes), Lacoste (8 shared notes) and Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain (8 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
More questions
Is Grey Flannel better for day or night?
Day. It suits work and daily wear.
Can women wear Grey Flannel?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.