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.

Very underrated. If you love The One, you’ll also love this. It’s a fresher, brighter version that retains all of the sexiness of The One. The marketing for this fragrance was a flop, which is a blessing because you can pick up a 100 ml tester bottle of this slept-on beauty for about $35. “No ragrets” Edit: I use 10 sprays when wearing The One EDP and have to use about 20 sprays to get the same effect with The One Grey.

To me its very simple. Its the one but with vetiver on top of it, a smooth and light vetiver, not overpowering that "the one" smell at all. I am happy i picked it up, and for the price.... Its great. I think it lasts longer than the one EDT by around double or more... I wear it to work, i work outside, end up reapplying it at lunch time and when i get home 5 hours later its faint but i smell it.

Criminally underrated. This is a beautiful scent, basically the EDP but fresher and less tobacco. It is a killer office fragrance or even a day time date fragrance. You could easily wear at night and cooler seasons (very versatile) but the EDP is better suited for it. And it's sooo cheap, amazing value. Performance is average but decent especially if you go with a few extra sprays.

This one is for people who find the edp heavy for summer. A very nice blend of the original + vetiver. If you like the one you will most probably like this one too. As usual performance and longevity are not the best. Personally i find it an all season perfume for any occasion. A fresh variant of the original, quite unique and can get compliments too.

This isn’t ground breaking but for the price, presentation, and overall scent this is good stuff. I bought into the negativity when it first came out. The reviews were wrong. This is a definite worth while warmer weather freshie that has depth. I get better longevity than The One edp. Citrus with some tobacco n vetiver are the main players here.

'Excuse me, are you wearing The One Grey?' - said nobody ever. Now that I own all of them I have to say it : redundant. This is so close to the EDT...I mean I still love it but I don't see anyone and I mean ANYONE distinguishing this from the OG while wearing it. The performance comes as and added minus...if that makes any logic 🤪.

What a beauty! I smell spices and some flowers on a balanced patchouli/vetiver base enveloped in a beautiful, dark and creamy fig - it's not listed but it gives this fragrance it's uniqueness. There's something so comforting in this fragrance. I like to wear it, although it's predominantly a male fragrance.

What a beautiful One ! An amazing variant of "The One" DNA with citrus and woods and definitely some nice fig-leaf too in it I feel. Reminds me slightly of the Ferragamo Pour Homme and Ferragamo PH Subtil too due to the above reason. Longevity may not be too great, but a good add on for any collector.

Extremely beautiful. Fresh green basil, lavender, and geranium. Spicy cardamom and coriander seeds. Cool patchouli and clary sage. Can't get enough, addicted. Light bright sweet grapefruit yet deep aromatic tobacco. Sexy, unique, cozy, mellowing. My signature scent on par with Mr Burberry EDT.

We don't always need a beast mode loud to the max fragrance. On daily basis, we just want to smell nice and fresh to people close to us. The One Grey is created for that purpose, IMHO. Gentle, fresh, clean, alluring. Great for office or school. Longevity is decent with 6 sprays.

Solid fragrance for fall/winter date nights or nights out. For me, this fragrance has a strong projection that is long lasting. Tobacco and vetiver come out with the dry down, while still being fresh. Opens with a grapefruit bold vibe. Received many compliments wearing this.

pleasant, light vetiver (not very common). no wonder people which used to like the original "the one" and the eau de parfum can't stand it. for me actually, this, the one gentleman and sport are best in the line. 7/10. soundtrack: nick cave and warren ellis - carnage.

I don't understand the low rating. Summarizing the scent, it is The One made fresh with added green note for day time usage. I personally prefer Grey because on my skin The One is sweet on steroids, while Grey adds more flavor to a nice DNA. Thumbs up for me.

This is a very spicy vetiver with small THE ONE components. Love this scent, some people here are calling it generic, but I don't think of many frags its trying to emulate. The vetiver is so crisp, this scent can be a year rounder, get it before the slash it.

This is a gorgeous fragrance, the prior reviews have done this justice. I only wish they produce a more potent version of this. I would like it to be just a bit more projecting and have a couple hours more in duration. But it is wonderful as is all around.

This is quite the gem when you want to wear the DNA typical of The One but you want it office safe. This is really nice! Don ́t sleep on it!

The vetiver here gives the original dna such a magnificent twist that is beautifully made Longevity is moderate almost no sillage

Opening smell like CK Ethernity Men. Drydown the DnG The One edt DNA comes out. Smells good. Longevity around 5hours. 8.5/10

If grey vetiver had more depth and was a fraction of the price. Good projection, and good longevity for an edt.

this fragrance is soooo underrated idk why,it's very modern and has that special scent

Hi lovelies ♥ can anyone confirm if this is getting discontinued or not, TIA ♥

D&G The One Grey Men EDT opens with a moderate projection of slightly sweet, citrus, and spicy notes. The opening is fresh, aromatic, sour, sharp, and pleasant. The grapefruit is the only citrus note but it comes across as mostly bergamot; the cardamom, coriander, basil, and clary sage bring their notes to create a noticeable spicy accord which puts the cardamom and clary sage as featured notes and the coriander and basil as support or secondary notes. The cardamom feels mildly sweet, resinous, spicy, and slightly bitter; the clary sage on the other hand is herbaceous, slightly musky. The vetiver develops adding a pleasantly fresh and green note, the tobacco is projecting note, noticeable but not prominent. The labdanum creates a soft musky and projecting note. The floral notes, lavender, and geranium are also supporting notes. Once D&G The One Grey Men EDT has reached its full dry-down, it can be summarized as a moderate projection, spicy (cardamom, clary sage), green (vetiver), and citrus (grapefruit) fragrance with some tobacco and musky accords. The fragrance feels slightly bitter, casual, complex, fresh, green, herbaceous, masculine, mild, modern, slightly musky, resinous, slightly sweet, woody, and pleasant. BATCH REVIEWED: 2020. WOW RATING: 6/10. A good, mostly spicy, green, and citrus fragrance. DISLIKE RATING: 2/10. The fragrance contains light musky, spicy, and tobacco notes. UNIQUENESS: 7/10. The fragrance has a unique touch. MASS APPEAL: 6/10. Most people will like the fragrance but probably won’t be impressed. PROJECTION: 3/10. Moderate to low, about 3 feet around the wearer. SILLAGE: 4/10. Moderate, about 4 feet behind the wearer. APPLICATION: 6 atomizations. LONGEVITY: 4/10. Moderate, about 4 hours, it performs well for about 1 hour. SEASONS: Spring, summer, fall. Possibly too weak for winter. OCCASIONS: Formal events, outdoor gatherings, office, business, casual. This is an office-friendly fragrance. VERSATILITY: 7/10. A good soft fragrance for almost any occasion except sports. GENDER: Masculine, because of the tobacco note. AGES: Any. RECOMMENDATION: D&G The One Grey Men EDT can be purchased for about $50, it is a good but spicy, green and citrus fragrance, ideal for those that prefer a more personal space fragrance. For the rest, The One Parfum EDP will be a much better option. BLIND-BUY: Yes, but only if you are familiar with its main notes. SIMILAR: These are fragrances in the same genre. Acqua di Parma Men Colonia Quercia is a great sweet, cardamom, cedar, and spicy fragrance; Azzaro Wanted Men EDT is a sweet, ginger, cardamom, and spicy fragrance; Bargz Perfume La Nuit De L'Homme is a very good clone of YSL La Nuit De L’Homme EDT; Calvin Klein Obsessed is a great and affordable, very sweet, resinous, and leathery fragrance; Costume National Homme EDP is a good sweet, cardamom, spicy, and pleasant fragrance; Dolce & Gabbana The One EDP is a very good, spicy, cardamom, fruity, and tobacco; Dua Fragrances Midnight Rendezvous with The Mobster is a bad clone of The One EDP; Emporio Armani Stronger with You Men EDT features cardamom, spices, and woods; Lancome Hypnose Homme EDT is a mildly resinous, cardamom and lavender fragrance; Parfums Vintage Suave is a clone of YSL La Nuit De L’Homme EDT, but at twice the cost of the original; Thierry Mugler Angel A*Men Pure Havana contains honey, tobacco, and warm spices; Yves Saint Lauren La Nuit De L’Homme EDT is fantastic cardamom, lavender, woody, and spicy fragrance; D&G The One Grey Men EDT is a light, musky, cardamom, clary sage, vetiver, citrus grapefruit, and tobacco fragrance. SUMMARY: A moderate projection, spicy (cardamom, clary sage), green (vetiver), and citrus (grapefruit) fragrance with some tobacco and musky accords. The fragrance feels slightly bitter, casual, complex, fresh, green, herbaceous, masculine, mild, modern, slightly musky, resinous, slightly sweet, woody, and pleasant.

Let me start by saying how disappointed I am to see how much downplay this fragrance get. Sadly, one of the more toxic traits within the community, is that the moment a flanker is released, it's either too similair to the original or people instead complain that it's not close enough to it. Come on people, what point would having a flanker bring with it if it smells the same as the OG!? The same goes for this underrated gem of a fragrance. If you would smell this without pre-programming your mind on to see if it smells like the OG The One or the EDP version, you may find its true quality as a stand alone fragrance and appreciate how good this scent actually is. With that being sad, on to the review: Beginning with the initial blast, I predominantly got the grapefruit and coriander, mixed with the vetiver. To my surprise though, it instantly reminded me of another fragrance that nearly smells identical to this, albeit done in a simpler smelling composition. It was Givenchy Pour Homme 2002 (red bottle). I looked to see if someone mentioned it at the reminds me of section, but this doesn't seem to be the case. If you look at the note breakdown of that one, you can see that 5/8 notes are also present in The One Grey. What I also got was a Lalique Encre Noir vibe, specifically the Sport version. Now don't get me wrong, The One Grey does not have the Encre Noir lines inky signature, rather it's the same type of vetiver used in that line which is also clearly present in the One Grey. EN Sport also has grapefruit and lavender in the note breakdown, so that may explain even further why I thought about it. Basically The One Grey is as if you took OG The One's DNA and mixed in Givenchy Pour Homme and made the vetiver note smell the same as the one used in the EN line, but dialed up a notch in potency. The initial opening can be a bit challenging because of the bitter grapefruit, but still is more tolerable and slightly softer than the grapefruit opening of The Givenchy Pour Homme, even though they smell very close. Luckily for some, the grapefuit here tones down fairly quickly and what I found to be one of the more pleasant surprises of this scent, is the way it blends in with the rest of the notes in no time. The result is a very pleasant, to some even beautiful fresh spicy scent, resting on a dense vetiver base accompanied by the signature The One tobacco note. The rest of the notes are detectable, but like mentioned before they are well blended with the other more prominent notes. People have mentioned it to be linear in smell which I do agree on, but this is far from a 'boring' type of a scent when you would actually disect the composition and understand how it's constructed in terms of the note breakdown from top till the base. In general I would not consider this a mind blowing type of fragrance, but it is obvious that this was never its intention. In my opinion this is severely underrated and would definitely recommend to try this out if you're looking for a solid work/office scent and/or a more versatile version of The One. Season: Fall / Early Spring Occasion: Work / (Semi) Formal Daytime / Nighttime: Daytime Performance: Moderate projection with 6 - 8 hours longgevity, definitely one of the better performing flankers Rating: 6.7/10

The previous review is retained below for transparency's sake. This is an EDITED review. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This one went and caught me off guard. Weeks after purchase, I was rearranging my collection, and went to move this to the back, since it had been SUCH a disappointment that I couldn't imagine wearing it. As I went to move it, I gave it one last sniff, as I always like to refresh my impression of a scent as I'm sorting. And WOW, had things changed. Evidently, the batch from which my bottle came had not fully macerated before being sent out into the world, because 6ish weeks on my bureau transformed this from a bottle of vodka strained through sawdust to this subtle, warm, woodsy creature that I had never encountered before. As I hadn't sprayed on yet, I gave my wrist a shot, did the neck dab, and wafted... and there was the grapefruit top note I had heard so much about... and then the cardamom, and then the woods in the dry down... I sat in my room for almost a full hour just staring at the bottle, sniffing my wrist, shaking my head, and repeating. I won't say this is a favourite or anything of that nature, but it DID wind up in the second row back amongst the bottles, rather than all the way back, as I was planning on placing it. I am very glad to be wrong here, and even more glad not to be out the near-retail price I paid for it. I give it a solid 8/10, and a tip-of-the-hat for teaching me about maceration and why it's important. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PREVIOUS REVIEW BELOW: I'm going to be honest here, this was a massive disappointment to me. I watched all of the non-hype, then the backlash extreme hype, and figured I'd give it a try... and frankly, I can barely smell it. This morning, I hit myself with 15 sprays, and I could smell damp, alcoholic sawdust for about 20 minutes, and then nothing. No "skin fragrance", nothing on my clothes, no "The One DNA" just nothing at all. I even brought the bottle to the office and asked a couple of my coworkers to (1) smell me, (2) smell a couple of tester strips, and (3) spray themselves, if they were so inclined, all of which in case I'd gone scent-blind on it... but just like me, they got nothing. Easily the biggest let-down of a scent I've ever encountered. I hope to the gods of perfume that it's a bad bottle/batch.

Well, seen and seen and seen again, but at the same time very easy to wear. No one would certainly notice if it disappeared from the shelves but since it wouldn't hurt a fly either, I will be nice. Personally, it's not a pyramid that I dislike. The head chord is well described by others and is indeed very sweet, not unpleasant to my nose. I then get something more along the lines of vetiver-geranium than any cistus or tobacco aspect, but it's not bad, not transcendent but not annoying. I don't know how much it sells for in perfumeries but if it's relatively on the order of its D&G comparses, why not for someone with a small-medium budget, who would like to indulge himself with classic "masculine" but without it being too flashy (well, to the nose). Clearly not the kind of compositions that interest me neither from the point of view of consumer ethics, nor from the point of view of artistic effort, but to tell you the truth (just to admit a little bit my latent value judgments, too), I was expecting much worse. For me, it is not unpleasant, even rather pleasant. I can see a young man wearing it in his 20s: I think it has that soft, sensual look that often goes with "sport" names (which it doesn't). And note: Herault is the nose behind Amazigreen too, so maybe that explains some of it.

I feel like The One line is focused on intimate encounters and The One Grey is the 9 to 5 cousin of the family. The scent is beautiful, opening with a spicy, slightly sour citrus that does a good job of standing out from the bergamot or lemon openings typically deployed by similar fragrances. Over time, the citrus faded and I was left with a slightly herbal woodiness in the base. I couldn't smell any tobacco in the drydown but the lavender gives a nice gentlemanly touch. My bottle died down fast. Within a few hours, I could only smell the fragrance if I put my nose against my clothes or skin. So I sprayed quite a few times but there was almost zero projection. However, when I got home and sat next to my wife, she complimented me and said she loved the way I smelt. So you'll smell good wearing this for a long time (4 - 6hrs) but only those right next to you will be able to smell you. Great daytime scent for spring/summer and perfect for the gym, office or casual environments where you don't want or need to announce your presence via smell. It would make a great gift for someone like a doctor or an office worker who just wants to smell good and isn't into complicated fragrances.

This is interesting there's a faint hint of the original, yet it takes a very different path - one that is not bad but hard to define. A fragrance doesn't have to be "something" but I feel that this one suffers from an identity crisis of sorts. Its not "the one" and its so far removed you would call it a distant 3rd cousin. Where the original opens up with something incredible this opens up with something slightly offensive, it smells like oranges and mandarins have been left to sit too long in the sun. Ripe citrus, hint's of cardamom and basil pay homage to original but overall fall well short. But wait 30-60 minutes later and you have a nice creamy woodsy vetiver scent that balances well with the subtle spices. I can see this being a scent that grows on me, initially I wasn't impressed but as it settles down it becomes something wonderful, unique and luxurious. I look forward to trying this in warmer weather - its winter right now and I don't think this is a winter fragrance. I prefer the original and I would not recommend blind buying this. Scent: 6.5/10 Projection: 7/10 Longevity: 7.5/10 Overall: 7/10

The One Grey smells as if a well-known clone house wanted to make "their impression" of the original D&G The One. It's 90% the original smell of cardamom-spicy, gingery amber, plus 10% of vetiver/grapefruit note & this is only at the opening. As it dries down, it smells even more like the original with a very mild hint of grapefruit. Now because it smells like the original, of course it smell gorgeous & I love it but why does it exist if it smells almost identical to the original?! This is an issue with all The One flankers par the EDP, which is much needed because of The One's sillage issues. As for The One Grey, The One Collector, The One Platinum Limited Edition, The One Mysterious Night, The One Royal Night, & The One Baroque, these don't really add much. I know some will disagree with the Nights editions but they are still terribly similar to the original. Most of The One flankers are just like YSL's L'Homme & Nuit de L'Homme flankers: very minimal alteration that doesn't really justify their existence. Overall, a lovely smell that I actually might buy but only if I own no other edition of The One.

This was just a quick test but I was surprised at how nice it smells considering it's received a lot of negative press. I had been initially put off by the dull name and presentation but yes it's a nice smell...albeit briefly. 'Nice' is the key word, or 'polite.' I like how they added citus to the regular 'The One' however on my skin the fresh grapefruit & spice of the opening opening dissipates and before long I'm left with a vague cardamom scent with traces of geranium and/or lavender. So I suppose performance wise it perhaps quite rightly deserves few plaudits but then I've forgotten the last time Dolce & Gabbana released anything with even acceptable performance for their (retail) price point. Edit; don't get me wrong though, I really do like this scent, perhaps it would perform better on clothing, I will test it a few more times before writing this 'One' off (just like all the previous 'Ones')

This is a great fragrance, in my opinion. I got it on a 50% discount. It was a blind buy and i very happy, good choice. It's elegant, it has that spiced fresh aromatic vibe to it, but not too spicy. It's the kind of scent that could be worn anytime, day or night. regardless of the season and it is inoffensive. Have gotten many positive compliments. It has a very distinctive citrusy opening with the one dna clearly there. The cardamom and the tobacco is mild but definitely integrated with all the ingredients superbly. The drydown is this fantastic spicy, woody combo. I like it very much. So do the ladies. I do feel if sandalwood was added to the ingredients, it would've been perfect for me, but overall a beautiful warm calming scent and an underrated fragrance for sure. This would be a great Choice if want to gift someone a fragrance. Trust me. Rating: 4/5