What's the difference between Francois Charles and Grey Vetiver?+
Francois Charles is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Rance 1795 (2007) dominated by Woody accords. Grey Vetiver is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Tom Ford (2009) leaning on Woody accords. They share 4 accords: Woody, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Citrus.
Which is better, Francois Charles or Grey Vetiver?+
By community rating, Francois Charles scores 3.96/5 vs Grey Vetiver at 4.27/5. Grey Vetiver's standout strength: Crisp, fresh, and well-balanced vetiver fragrance. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.
Do Francois Charles and Grey Vetiver smell similar?+
They share 4 notes and 4 accords, including Woody, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Citrus, Grapefruit. Grey Vetiver: The r/fragrance community views Grey Vetiver EDP as a solid, well-made fresh fragrance that balances citrus and green vetiver notes effectively.
Which lasts longer, Francois Charles or Grey Vetiver?+
Grey Vetiver: Performance/longevity issues reported by some users Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Francois Charles vs Grey Vetiver?+
Francois Charles scores highest for fall wear; Grey Vetiver scores highest for spring wear. Francois Charles leans daytime, Grey Vetiver leans daytime.
