17
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Grey Flannel
masculine
Created by Andre Fromentin
Grey Flannel by Geoffrey Beene is a Floral Green fragrance for men. Grey Flannel was launched in 1975. The nose behind this fragrance is Andre Fromentin. Top notes are Galbanum, Petitgrain, Neroli, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Violet, Iris, Geranium, Mimosa, Narcissus, Sage and Rose; base notes are Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cedar, Tonka Bean and Almond.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
82%
Win
79%
Spr
37%
Sum
97%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
57%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
4,422 votes
3.76
Love it
1.5k34%
Like it
1.6k36%
OK
2987%
Dislike
85419%
Hate it
1704%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 88 community opinions from Reddit
8.2
/ 10 community score
Grey Flannel is a respected and unique classic fragrance that develops into a pleasant, elegant scent with impressive longevity. While the opening can be harsh and it may not appeal immediately, many enthusiasts consider it a rewarding fragrance that improves with familiarity and works exceptionally well as an unisex option for mature, professional wear.
Strengths
- Excellent dry down and longevity lasting all day
- Unique and strikingly distinctive mass-market fragrance
- Works well as unisex fragrance despite masculine positioning
- Affordable and easily accessible
Weaknesses
- Harsh opening for first 30 minutes
- Takes time to appreciate - not immediately likeable
- Best suited for mature wearers
Best for
Office wear and professional settingsMature gentlemen in suitsAll-day wear
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
