The One Grey

I just got a 100ml tester for something like $40 and I am super excited for this blind buy score! Up front is a blast of citrus, but not too sharp like some other freshies can be at first, the edges are smoothed out by something in the heart of the fragrance. I'm not knowledgeable enough to pretend which notes are doing what specifically, but I can tell you it definitely smells fantastic. The drydown is fresh but in a very smooth and powdery sort of way. The single word I would use to describe the whole experience from start to finish is "smooth". There's nothing rough or abrasive about anything in this fragrance and for that reason, I think it likely makes a very versatile scent in spring all the way up to high heat summer days. I also think this could be a dumb reach vacation scent as it has just enough powdery sweetness to pull double duty at night. All in all, I'm surprised at how much more expensive this fragrance feels than it's price. I might not be a fragrance expert, but I own a reasonable collection of designer and niche frags and I can tell the difference between something that is great because it cost very little, and something that is great and also costs less than it's value. This is definitely the latter and I can't recommend it enough to anyone who isn't interested in writing off fragrances because so called frag heads and influencers deem it boring or unworthy. Who cares what anyone else thinks? It's your nose that matters the most and it's your money, so spend it on what you like! Update 06/07: this fragrance really is beautiful. So far, I've most enjoyed it on cooler, rainy days. Not sure why, but it just gives a very comforting and cozy sort of feel in gloomier weather. Also, you need to spray the hell out of it to get any performance or longevity. I agree with the comments above about wanting a more intense version with better longevity. I would a niche price (low niche price) for a more potent version of this scent. Until then, it's a skin scent in two hours and gone another three after that. Good thing it's dirt cheap! I apply like I'm putting on bug spray for a hike in May!

The One Grey is another variation in The One line, launched as a flanker that seeks to combine citrus and aromatic freshness with the fuller-bodied and elegant base that characterizes the collection. It's a fragrance that balances modernity and sophistication without losing its versatile approach. The opening is marked by grapefruit and bright citrus notes, which blend with aromatic nuances of lavender and clary sage, creating a clean, energizing, and slightly herbal freshness. In the heart, cardamom enters the scene, bringing spicy warmth, balancing the freshness of the opening. The base is supported by vetiver, tobacco flower, and woods, which ensure masculinity and a more understated touch, without being too heavy. Longevity: on average 6 to 7 hours, with good longevity for a fresh fragrance, surpassing the performance of The One Sport. Projection/Trail: Moderate, noticeable in the first two hours and then closer to the skin, conveying elegance without exaggeration. Versatility: Can be worn in both casual and more formal situations. Excellent for everyday wear, especially in the office, meetings, and social gatherings. Also works well for light evenings or dinners, as it brings a certain sophistication without being invasive. A versatile fragrance, adaptable to various situations, but with a slightly more serious and mature aura than The One Sport. Works very well in spring and fall, but also holds up well in summer due to its aromatic freshness. It can be worn in winter, but won't have the same impact as the more intense versions in the line. Final Score 8.8 The One Grey delivers an interesting balance between freshness and elegance. It has more presence and personality than The One Sport, with better performance, but still maintains a discreet and versatile approach. It's a safe, sophisticated, and practical fragrance, ideal for those who want an all-around scent for everyday wear without sacrificing style. In short: a fresh aromatic with a woody base that exudes confidence, ideal for modern, elegant men seeking something versatile and balanced.

It's funny how reviews absolutely don't make sense and you should never make a decision based on them. I've been a complete scent freak for the past months, been trying so many samples, spent so much money on mostly niche because most designers didn't make me happy, and then here I am looking for a hot weather scent at the mall, expecting low quality by trying this random D&G grey and Boom, it hits me, IM IN LOVE. Couldn't stop sniffing my wrists, I went back 1h later to apply more and even some on my covid mask to smell it at all time. Yes it's linear, yes it's safe, yes i have smelled something similar in the past but I don't care, it's such a beautiful scent. I read some people saying it's for a younger crowd and I am so confused because to me it definitely smells a bit on the mature side, 30yo+. Also I'm reading people saying it smells like soap and I am even more confused, it's vetivier/clary sage heavy, I get absolutely NO SOAP feel to it. The more i smell it, the more it reminds me a bit of terre d'hermes (I didnt smell Terre d'hermes for years so I might regret this comparison later). Woody, citrus, vetivier, mature... Versatile safe scent, After idk how many samples, it's the ONLY one summer scent that I decided to buy a full bottle and I find it so surprising that it's from D&G and that the reviews here are not very good. I have to test it in different weather to see how it acts, for now I tested it indoor at the mall and outdoor at very hot day and I think it will be good in any weather. 9/10 edit: had to wait a couple of days for my bottle to arrive and after spraying it again today, I am as shocked as the first time I tried it. Such a perfect scent, non-offensive, green, calming. I'm totally in love. edit 2: After testing it a lot, I would rephrase it to spring fall winter scent. It just doesn't mix well with sweat. Also it's definitely not similar to terre d'hermes.

This is an amazing fragrance. Why this is not loved is because a lot of people are used to unique, complex frags that develop and are interesting. If this came out 10 years ago or more, it would have been the best seller, no questions asked. The fragrance is amazing. It takes that tobacco the one EDT DNA and just ads the citrus and vetiver. It is the EDT but with citrus, fresher. Lasts longer than the EDT and can be work in spring and hot summer. It is for causal, formal, office, night out... it is so safe that it can be worn for any occasion and it will smell amazing. No one will complain and everyone will say you smell top! It is so safe that anyone can wear it. I don't see this not forking for someone. In I think that it is disliked because of that. It is so safe that a lot of people find it boring and not interesting, which it is to people that have 100 bottles and have smelled all that there is. But for the majority of people, this will hit the right spot. If you like The One, this is the blue or summer version. Get it, even blind buy as you won't make a mistake. But only if you like The One EDT and EDP and try not to listen to the reviewers much on this one as many reviewers are just that... th4ey have smelled so much that this is very... bland and grey to them so they will bash it and it will be a huge pass. But trust me, women LOVE The One DNA and they love a fresh smell on a man and this is the prefect combo of fresh, spicy and elegance which every woman will love. Tested and confirmed.

It is such a shame that this was discontinued. I don't think it got nearly as much publicity as it deserved. I really should have gotten a few bottles while it was on discounters. The One DNA is obvious and is center stage on the composition, it wears easy and it is airy and playful. It's not as bold as it's predecessors, but I far prefer it to One Gold that came out later, trying to fill the same role. One Gold is a massive disappointment in comparison, but that's another review. Longevity on this is better than the EDT and EDP, in my experiences. The projection is more intimate than the EDP, and it's easy for me to go noseblind to this one. I recently sold a 30ml bottle that was collecting dust on a shelf, only to find a decant of it and try it on for the first time in a long time and feel instant regret for letting it go. Grey didn't get the appreciation after discontinuation as some other rival fragrances doing a similar idea (daytime and warm weather companion to a flagship date night fragrance) in the same vein as Guerlain l'Homme Ideal Cologne and YSL La Nuit de l'Homme Bleu Electriqué and Frozen Cologne, but it deserves it in my humble opinion. This would make a great signature scent for someone that appreciates subtle beauty that is confident yet doesn't feel the need to overcompensated. That is, it would have if it wasn't for its untimely production end.