Eau de Grey Flannel

This is one of the rare times that our community gets it right when it comes to the “This perfume reminds me of” section, because the votes are bang on. Strangely enough, this is also one of the rare times that I feel lucky owning a cologne like this, and I can’t fully explain why. I suppose maybe because over here in Canada it seems as though this is the harder bottle to find from the Geoffrey Beene cologne house. Fragrance discounters on our end of the pond don’t seem to really carry this stuff, and the only things I was able to buy was Bowling Greene and the OG Grey Flannel. So I did the unthinkable, I bought the bottle off of Amazon. When I say I feel lucky it’s not just because I feel like it’s hard to find, but because I truly feel happy when wearing this stuff, I can’t quite explain it either. It does smell eerily similar to Channel Platinum Egoiste, but I would say that where it differs is in the opening, for a second when I first sprayed I thought I was going to get another Eternity/Cool Water vibe, because the lavender is so strong, but once that dissipates, there’s no mistaking that this is a beautiful interpretation of Chanel’s version, actually, I would say that this is closer to Franck Oliviers version, but what I really like about this stuff is how different it is in the opening. It’s so different that when I sprayed this stuff on and went to work all I could smell was the lavender, then I went nose blind, but throughout the day I kept getting whiffs of what I thought was someone wearing Egoiste, I asked a woman colleague of mine; Who is wearing a nice smelling cologne? She looked me dead in the eyes and said; You are...Thst smell I kept smelling was in fact coming from me, but it changed incredibly from the first spray. If you’re hesitating buying this juice don’t, Chanel’s bottle of PE is from what I hear a little harder to find these days, and I’m not sure if it’s discontinued or not, but their bottles aren’t cheap whatsoever. If you want a suitable alternative, you can’t go wrong with this stuff. I got the 120ml bottle for $28 bucks, I’m sure I overpaid, but I don’t care, I’ll have this stuff for years. I got a buddy that lives in the US and to say that I’m jealous as to their cologne selections is an understatement. It’s tough to describe this scent too, I guess I would describe it as a fresh spicey aromatic of sorts, with a slight woody musky dry down. My only complaint, if you can even call it a complaint, is that it does sit close to the skin after a couple of hours, so the projection isn’t crazy, but the longevity is 8-10 hours on my skin which is more than acceptable, especially for a 1997 cologne that’s been reformulated several times and now selling in 2021. Solid 9/10 from me.

Dear E.A. Fragrances - PLEASE STOP RUINNING THE LONGEVITY OF MY FAVORITE SCENTS!!! Is it just me, or did this used to be a LOT stronger?! This used to be my favorite when I was a teenager. Best worn on a humid and cool but not cold fall day, especially under a sweatshirt with jeans. For the record, I'm not just saying that for the imagery, I'm literally saying that because the scent changes in beautiful ways when worn under a sweatshirt on your neck/chest and wrists during cool humid weather. This scent is very similar to Nautica Voyage to me, and you'll notice it's ranked #1 in the "People who like this scent also like" section, so if you're a fan of that, which I know many people here are, then you'll absolutely find something to love about this scent. They are similar, yet different enough to justify owning both, but I personally prefer Eau de Grey Flannel, aside from its performance. Even though in most recent bottles this fragrance is quite light, the scent is still truly divine. Apply liberally and enjoy! ;)

Eau de Grey Flannel by Geoffrey Beene has really grown to become one of my favorite after-shower scents. It opens with a fresh, clean burst of citrus and soft greens that feels incredibly refreshing right out of the shower. It’s not loud or attention-seeking — just simple, clean, and calming. As it dries down, the light woods and subtle florals come through, adding a touch of smoothness without losing that fresh vibe. There’s a quiet elegance to it that feels timeless and easy to wear. It may not be the boldest or most complex fragrance out there, but that’s part of why I enjoy it so much. Sometimes you just want something that feels clean, comforting, and effortless. For me, Eau de Grey Flannel really shines in those moments when I want to feel fresh and put-together without making a statement. A true sleeper in my collection, and one I keep coming back to. No it’s nothing like nautica. Whoever said that’s a beef neck

Just came in a few days ago in the stead of the original of which I was terribly shocked and disappointed till I opened it. Talk of walking out of the shower or bath, you got that in this bottle. It is fresh, clean and crisp and sticks to the skin quite well too. A home frag, been dousing myself in it every 3-4hrs for that spotless feel factor & it ain't a screamer. I'll have to get the original though cause I love an old gold monster every now and again. Time to refresh,.,...,. I have come to notice an almost identical resemblance Halston 1-12, another classic if not better due to the longevity and projection over this one but extremely close indeed.

It is hard to explain this cologne when you are still new to the whole fragrance scene like I am. I don't know if this helps any but the color of the liquid in the bottle is sorta like what the cologne smell like. It is not cheap smelling, I don't think it smells like detergent. Beautiful and it smells way above its price range. It smells like a very concentrated floral bouquet but in a non-feminine variant. You will stand apart from others at the party, and depending on the party guest list you might stand above the other colognes!