How it smells
Main smell: citrus and fresh spicy. It opens with orange and peppermint, moves to ginger and galanga and dries down to moss and vetiver.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Cool Grey 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
La Rive Cool Grey EDC in detail
La Rive is the house behind Cool Grey EDC. It comes as Eau de Cologne.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Parfums M Micallef M. Micallef Gntonic and Creed Viking.
How far Cool Grey spreads
Projection is very strong: it fills the room. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Parfums M Micallef M. Micallef Gntonic and Creed Viking.
More from La Rive
The house has 43 perfumes here, led by Black Creek, Donna and Absolute Sport unisex.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by fresh spicy and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and fresh spicy smells and notes like ginger and moss. Less obvious notes include herbal notes and white musk.
Best season for Cool Grey
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
If you like Cool Grey, try these
Similar picks to try: Parfums M Micallef M. Micallef Gntonic (5 shared notes), Creed Viking (4 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Y (2 shared notes) and Chanel Bleu De Chanel (3 shared notes).
Quick answers
Does Cool Grey last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Can women wear Cool Grey?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.