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.

Thankfully this one is not 'oriental' or ambery, unlike the original. Which is why I like this one a lot. The opening is amazingly bright. It's the only perfume that my mom (who hates perfumes) commented that this 'smelt nice.' She has (involuntarily) smelt dozens of perfumes on me, and this is the only one that got a positive comment from her. (Not that I have bad taste - her nose is just ultra sensitive that she regards CK One Gold, which smells like nothing, as 'strong'.) Dry down is extremely smooth blending of incense (yes, it's there, despite not listed in the notes), tobacco, and vetiver. A night-and-day difference from the opening. It's not cloying or heavy, which I'm very grateful for. It's just smoky yet light enough that makes you think about a grey rainy day in the Alps. It's just brilliant. There's a hint of sweetness to it, which I also enjoy tremendously. So if you're hesitant because this is marketed as The One's flanker and you don't like The One (original), don't be. In fact, forget that it's The One's flanker. Treat it as a standalone and sample it. You might like it, as I do. This perfume gets lots of hate because, I reckon, fans of The One were expecting for it to be in the same vibe and it turns out to be markedly different. All I can say is I'm glad it turned out this way as I cannot stand 'oriental' fragrances.

D&G made a mistake by discontinuing The One Grey, rather than refining it and reintroducing it as The One EDT Intense (2025). Instead, they decided to release a redundant The One EDP (2025) in a clear bottle while simultaneously introducing the brand new The One Parfum, the much awaited deeper and longer-lasting version of The One EDP (2015). The runaway success of The One EDP (2015) contributed largely to the criticisms of The One Grey (2018) because the fans wanted an improved version of The One EDP but instead got a fresher and more aromatic version for daytime wear. Grey was also slammed for poor performance when it actually performed better than both the EDT and EDP. So it became overlooked until it was ultimately discontinued in mid-2025. Grey opens with a bright burst of grapefruit and cardamom, followed with a soapy clean injection of lavandin and clary sage. Some claim they can’t detect the tobacco, but the amber and tobacco combination that The One is renown for comes through distinctly in the drydown. Certain YouTube fragrance influencers bemoan the discontinuation of Grey when they themselves were less than lukewarm about Grey upon release due to constant comparisons to the EDP. Grey was never meant as an update for the EDP; it was a follow-up to The One EDT (2008), but more intense.

An amazingly sophisticated work scent. Perfectly inoffensive, clean, and masculine. It’s definitely not as weak as many claim. Easily lasting 6hrs, which what I want for a workday. I like the muted projection as I don’t want to poison my colleagues sinuses. If you’re worried about projection, just spray it 6 times instead of 3. But overall this is a work scent not a clubbing scent. I love a good grapefruit opening and this has one of the best. (Up there with TdH Eau Givree and Z&V This is Him). This favorite note of mine is backed up by fresh spice from coriander and basil, which I find hard to pick out. It’s more of a sense of invigoration. A dab of soapiness from vetiver and a healthy dose of sexiness from The One amber and tobacco notes. What’s not to love? I hope this keeps being underrated as that keeps it cheap. Btw. If I smell this up close to often I go nose blind. Same with all of the One line. Best to let it waft up from your chest or neck and get prolonged enjoyment. I think that contributes to a lot of people saying it's "weak". That said, it's not beast mode. It's mostly gone for me by the end of the workday. So if people have two categories, beast and weak, then I guess it's in the weak category.

Very underrated scent! its pretty sweet, has alot of nice spicey, earthy under tones.Having noticed a pleasant clay smell in 212 by Carolina Herrera , i also notice it in this scent. Im pretty certain its the Labdanum because they both have it. Its really nice, like a earthy smell, kind of like a type of material, idk its really good though. Its a nice flanker to have, If you like the original you would easily like this! I honestly cant see how anyone would not like this! This quickly became one of my favorite scents! Its pretty versatile, you could use this day or night, summer or winter, if your a young guy or older man! Its a very well balanced scent! ...also, it lasts a pretty long time ;) you can get 6 hours easy, 7 if you use a little, little extra . and 8+ hours, spray it on your clothes, dont rub it in on your wrists and forearms, let it dry and conserve, think of it as a layer of body paint, its stronger and moderate in one place, but when you rub it and spread it out,, dont expect it to last. Longevity 8.6/10 Silage 8.4/10 Projection 10/10 Performance 10/10 Price 8.3/10 Overall 45.3 Grade- S+

I like this a lot, more than expected. The grapefruit in the beginning blends with something, maybe the vetiver or the other spices in the top for a beautifully natural, rich citrus smell that makes me think of a garden in very early fall or late summer. October in the Middle East. I really love the grapefruit here and I haven't found a similarly satisfying smell in some of the other more summery fragrances out there that I've tried like the Dolce Gabbana Light Blue line. The drydown is more like the standard The One with some light tobacco and an overall richness. I hear criticism of this one that it doesn't really know what it is aiming for because it has the dark, rich drydown of the original The One with a fresher more citrusy opening. I get that, but hey, it smells good. What's not to like? I keep coming back to it. The grapefruit does linger into the drydown, and maybe that makes this a good scent for someone who wants something citrusy and fresh that then smoothly deepens into more of a rich, masculine drydown. A fragrance suitable for warm weather without being super "light".

This is my second review. I find myself changing my mind on this one back and forth. Today, 18.7.20, a very vary hot Saturday, everything is slow, people are resting. Yesterday i wore egoist chanel and thought to myself it is very good one. And today i just took a short sniff from this one. And man for some unknown reason it was hard to chose. Finaly the sweet small paradise of the this grey won me over. Grey is sometimes word you give to something boring, not interesting, But this grey the one Grey is good one. Its surprises me how much it is a good one! If it was called in a different name from a different house maybe it would have get what it deserves. Sweet fresh youth start. Continue to cosy sweet warm love,and end with "someone you love" personality. I should buy another 2 pcs before they will quit making it... Edit: And then again, in the dry down, this unplesent and unclear smell seems to down grade this perfume after wearing hermes and egoiste. So d&g the one grey comming back to be second line in my perfumes cabinet.

The One Grey is a sleeper. Grapefruit and Vetiver have been done under sport and fraiche labels for any and every designer brand. What makes the grey one special, however, is the added tobacco in addition to the usual floral mix that is used to balance the fresher notes. The added depth makes this a fantastic fragrance and it gets even more points for making me appreciate the original one edt even more. The grey one edt intense projects as strongly as the original edt but the sharper grapefruit and vetiver are in contrast to the amber from the original. Initially, I did not like the original due to its sweetness yet it grows on me more and more after all these years, and again even more now after trying this one. The tobacco note D&G used in the grey one make me want to wear it again and again and also wear the original for the more balanced and warm experience too. What a beauty!

This is a very nice frag. what I get from the opening is sharp grapefruit/citrus close to the same in JVAP and CH Men Sport, nice clean citrus notes. But what keeps me interested is the cardamom, so beautiful. After a few minutes the spices, lavender, and florals come in to give it a grounded feel. The vetiver is nice and not too strong. On my skin, it seems to fade fast, or olfactory fatigue sets in fast for me. Although this was a blind buy, it is not one of regret. I will test it and update it if it is my olfactory fatigue or the juice. Update: This is projects and smells different off my clothing vs my skin, not a problem though still a solid by IMHO. Update 2: April 2020 that the weather has gotten warmer this has become one of my go-to frags and the discounted price makes it a quality value.

The freshness of this fragrance is leaded by the Coriander, Basil and Clary Sage. I got the impression grapefruit was included not to stand out but to tone a little down that mix. So don't expect fruity playful vibes. On the contrary, Grey seems to me like an office scent. People would notice that you are serious about it. So I suggest one should wear it in a good mood and responsibly charm around to level down the serious atmosphere it can create. The colour of the cap is also a good representation of the scent. It could be the smell of a league of freshly made steel and thus still very hot. Dislikes can be ignored, the scent is actually a really good option for the office. It is also really different from The One EDT and EDP that I think I could not say they relate except for the name.

Underrated masterpiece (lets keep it underrated so we will smell unique). Very good price tag for what it is. If you like lavender then you’ll love this. This frag can be used for summer, which imo this is for those who don’t like blue frags with the typical citrus bombs or mineral/sea notes (like me). So far i only sprayer ONE spray on my wrist while sitting on my desk doing some work. This one spray went a really long way. I was able to smell it and pick up the scent very consistently for about 3 hrs (which usually I would never be able to smell frags on my skin) and the other 4-5 hours it’s sillage decreased a bit. Would defo recommend this to anyone.

The reason why people are hating this is because of the high standard of the one edp. EDP is really a Mona Lisa of a fragrance. But The One Grey has its own beauty. It's more versatile than the one edp, the grapefruit gives energy to it while maintaining the The One DNA class in the dry down. For all casual frag buyers out there this scent is GREAT! And It even performs way better than the 2020 batches of The One edps which already a 1 to 2 hrs. scent. Very versatile and unique outside The One line. Get it before they slash it or the prize goes high, it's quite cheap in the discounters atm just below $50 for 100ml bottles.

I have both the Grey and the original in EDP. I prefer the GREY although I love the way both of them smell. For me, GREY, lasts longer and projects better but retains that same vibe from the original with a little more vetiver and smoother cardamom. This smells like the inside of a fine quality guitar case. Those wonderful wood textures and leather all wrapped around a plush velvet interior. A well stated and masculine scent profile. Friendly and inviting but never demanding. This will put people around you at ease. Longevity 7.5/10 Sillage 7/10 Projection 7/10 Scent 10/10 Overall 8/10

A beautiful, clean, fresh, versatile perfume. Although they kept the The One for men DNA, this flanker takes a totally different route than that of The One line. So if you are a fan of the warm spicy The One EDT or EDP, you may find this one a little underwhelming. The One Grey (fresher) resembles the discontinued The One Gentleman (more spicy with the pepper opening), which has been my favorite. I would say The One Grey to wear at daytime, with a The One Gentleman layering in the evening.

Some compare this to Tom Ford Grey Vetiver. I think this is much more grapefruity than Tom Ford Grey Vetiver. I find this more distinctive and better smelling. Grey Vetiver is mostly vetiver and smells very clean, bland, and unobtrusive, while in The One Grey I find grapefruit to be the dominant note, at least in the beginning, although it blends nicely with the lavender, clary sage, vetiver, tobacco, and other scents. Rich, pleasant, grapefruit.

Instant love. Vetiver, Lavender, Floral. Smell like expensive hand lotion to me. Great dumb reach when you don't know what to wear. Works for all occasions. I got this one before all of the other "The One's" and was disappointed in them due to everyone's mediocre reception of The One Grey and high praise of the other. I was expecting so much more from them. Grey is on par with The One EDP in my opinion, which is to say, I love it.