Question 1

What's the difference between Femme En Smoking and Gris Clair?

Accepted Answer

Femme En Smoking is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Pierre Guillaume Paris (2016) dominated by Woody accords. Gris Clair is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Serge Lutens (2006) leaning on Lavender accords. They share 4 accords: Woody, Iris, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Femme En Smoking or Gris Clair?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Femme En Smoking scores 4.17/5 vs Gris Clair at 4.02/5. Gris Clair's standout strength: Calming and soothing bedtime scent with aromatherapy qualities. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Femme En Smoking and Gris Clair smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Gris Clair: Gris Clair is highly regarded in the r/fragrance community as an excellent calming scent, particularly valued for bedtime and wind-down rituals.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Femme En Smoking or Gris Clair?

Accepted Answer

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Femme En Smoking vs Gris Clair?

Accepted Answer

Femme En Smoking scores highest for all seasons wear; Gris Clair scores highest for fall wear. Femme En Smoking leans daytime, Gris Clair leans daytime.

Femme En Smoking vs Gris Clair

Comparison Summary

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Gris Clair

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Attribute	Femme En Smoking	Gris Clair
Brand	Pierre Guillaume Paris	Serge Lutens
Year	2016	2006
Rating	4.17	4.02
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	0