Grey Vetiver Eau de Toilette

To quote the late Kevin Samuels, "The Marlboro Man steps off the billboard" is the best way to describe what is one of my favorite fragrances from the house of Tom Ford. This and a handful of other perfumes are what I'd classify as the "essence of masculinity". This woody aromatic perfume is exactly what you see in the note breakdown and accords. It starts with a refreshing blast of citrus notes with the fresh spicy accord lingering throughout the background. By the time it phases into the dry down you're left with an addictive earthy musk. This fragrance will help you stand apart from everyone whether it is the boardroom or the classroom. Versatility, refinement, and simplicity come to mind when it comes to the aura of "Grey Vetiver EDT". As far as performance goes, I get 6-7 hours that will get me through most of the work day with moderate projection. This isn't the type of fragrance that needs to shout it's presence. It makes its statement subtly as it occassionally wafts through the air revealing itself in brief moments. It saddens me that this version of "Grey Vetiver" has been discontinued. John Varvatos XX Artisan comes close to capturing the essence of "Grey Vetiver EDT" and is a great alternative if youre a fan of this DNA. I have yet to open my bottle of the EDP, however, I can only imagine how impressive it must be. I will enjoy each lasting moment with this bottle until its final wearing. In closing, "Grey Vetiver EDT" is not only a great warm weather fragrance, but an essential part of a refined gentleman's wardrobe. If you're in search of a classy and masculine signature scent, feel free to give this a try before it is gone from the grey market.

Tom Ford Grey Vetiver EDT has to be the easiest dumb reach of my ever burgeoning fragrance collection. I’m sure we all have those days when we cast our eyes over all the lovely bottles but nothing jumps out or you just can’t be bothered taxing your brain..... this is simply my go-to troubleshooter. A bottle at home and a bottle at work, gets me out of a jam every time! It’s classy, sophisticated, professional and the Vetiver is so well blended, with the citrus particularly, that it never feels like it’s going to go dirty on you in the dry-down. Nothing wrong with that in something like Lalique Encre Noire but that’s not it’s purpose here. The EDT is my preference over the EDP, which ventures into slightly darker Vetiver territory but that’s not a comment meant to dismiss the EDP..... just my preference of the two. Grey Vetiver EDT is just simply a great all-rounder that is unlikely to offend anyone and is a fantastic introduction to anyone who hasn’t wanted to venture into Vetiver territory. As has been said by previous reviewers, performance isn’t the greatest I have to admit too but I just don’t care.... just put some more on! Works just as well in a suit as it does in white shirt & jeans...... you’ll feel clean & confident in this without trying too hard. Good for 30+ age group and I’d say perfect for us ‘mature’ gents. Lots of great compliments with this one and I’ve never had a negative one; it just works. I’ve been through four 100ml bottles and two 50ml bottles in the past few years, in between my other fragrance rotations but I can guarantee one thing; when I finish my current bottle, I’ll go straight out and buy another!

I have recently purchased this G V EDT. It opens with very nice natural smelling lemon/Grapefruit and bergamott, with hints of vetiver floating around. as this scent dries down the citruss notes go to the background and the main note Vetiver comes into play and pretty much stays that way for the duration with hints of light spice/oak moss and a green basil note which smells very natural. What i like best is the fact that the citrus notes always stay for the whole duration. The scent lasted 10 hours on my skin with two sprays to the neck and 1 on the chest. This scent can be worn year round. It is one of the cleanest and modern smelling vetiver's i'v come across. Quality is very high which is expected from Tom Ford. I do prefer this vetiver over Guerlain vetiver which to my nose has too much tobacco. Age range for this scent 25 and up give or take. Sprayer is average. I prefer this version over the EDP as it smells a lot more fresh and clean and also lasts very long so longevity is not an issue. i have tried this during summer as well as winter and i get better longevety in the cooler months. summer time i get around 8 hours and during the cooler seasons i get an easy 10 which i find strange. This would be perfect for a work scent and can be used casually as well.

really good. reminds me a lot of geurlain vetiver with some key differences. the ''iced'' lemon is spot on. when i first sprayed it i got this citrus opening with the same effect as one of those menthol balms. it even slightly opened up my nose smelling it lol. its fresh, clean, airy vetiver. rooty, herbecious mid supported with a bright orange blossom and sage with only a slight herbal bitter. side by side i still think geurlain vetiver is better by a long shot but this is lot more wearable for most people even if you don't like vetiver in my opinion. from the mid it lacks the deeper notes like carnation or tabacco. from the base its almost a nearly identical vetiver but without the warmth, myrrh, leather.. just complexity and richness thru all phases. its is a lot fresher and cleaner. it doesn't last as long but the silage for this is.. i hate to use the word... ''opulent''. geurlain vetiver is still refined but i never saw it as ''classy''. it had this ruggedness of an outdoor working man vibe. but yeah great stuff, smelling this in the air on someone would be great but that tom ford price tag makes it not as accessible. amazing stuff however.

For the Gentlemen or those that aspire to be considered as such, this is arguably the most versatile fragrance from the whole Tom Ford world of creations. Inoffensive, professional yet casual and well mannered. One of the easiest fragrances from the Tom Ford library of scents that a well put together individual can and will pull off. A fragrance does not have to scream or announce its presence for justification of its quality. I love the Eau de Parfum & Parfum versions but, when I just want to be understated and relaxed while still being a Gentleman, this one does it beautifully without being pretentious or obscenely obnoxious. It’s a personal & close scent that lingers lightly throughout the whole work day and for anything else or occasion in between and after. Pure class in a bottle that is not stuffy nor stoic and neither too relaxed. It’s just right. Regardless of what anyone may say or declare this fragrance to be, it’s a signature worthy scent that can be worn with aplomb and not a care in the world any time of year. I might like Guerlain’s versions of Vetiver & Extreme Vetiver slightly more but, this is excellent juice, period.