The smell in short
Main smell: citrus and aromatic. It opens with iced lemon and grapefruit, moves to orris and orange blossom and dries down to vetiver and oakmoss.
- Came out
- 2014
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Grey Vetiver 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
A closer look at Tom Ford Grey Vetiver EDT
Tom Ford is the house behind Grey Vetiver EDT. It comes as Eau de Toilette.
How long Grey Vetiver stays on skin
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain and Lacoste last longer, if that matters to you. If you want more hours, Tom Ford Grey Vetiver Parfum lasts about 6 to 9 hours. Base notes like vetiver and oakmoss are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Grey Vetiver price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain and Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage.
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Its style
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by aromatic and earthy. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and aromatic smells and notes like orris and vetiver. Less obvious notes include bergamot, sage and musk. Perfume fans rate it 4.22 out of 5.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance.
Other versions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2023.
Grey Vetiver dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain (6 shared notes), Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage (6 shared notes), Lacoste (6 shared notes) and Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir starts from €34.
Quick answers
Can women wear Grey Vetiver?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is Grey Vetiver good for summer?
It is better in spring. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2014.
What is the difference between Grey Vetiver EDT and Grey Vetiver Parfum?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 6 to 9 hours.