Eau de Grey Flannel (1996)
by Geoffrey Beene

Very boring, one step above a body spray. Ya it's clean and fresh, but barely projects, and lacks most of which makes the artwork of a fragrance. I don't get most of the notes listed, rather just a refined sporty fresh/green/citrus accord.

I'll throw in my own comparison.. this smells like a less potent Claiborne Sport. Safe & fresh scents aren't really my thing.

12nd October, 2011.

I'm not getting the comparisons to Platinum Egoiste, but Eau de Grey Flannel does resemble any of a myriad of "Mountain Fresh" soaps and deodorants currently on the market. I'm reminded a bit of Azzaro Chrome, as EdGF boasts somewhat similar citrus and sweet fruits against a decidedly "blue" and metallic background. The metallic element is much less pronounced and seems to be a byproduct of cheap ingredients rather than conceptual perfumery. This smells like something that took all of three minutes to throw together - a few splashes of limonene and linalool, a wallop of calone, and a minuscule dash of woody amber with a hint of green, maybe pine. The end result is inoffensive, boring, faceless, and forgettable. What a cynical flanker to the far superior Grey Flannel, but my girlfriend loves how EdGF smells, so I guess it'll be around on the hottest of summer days. On the plus side, the matching deodorant smells better than any of your Speed Sticks or Arm & Hammers.

30th June, 2011.

As other's have commented, Eau de Grey Flannel should not be confused with the original Grey Flannel. There is no oakmoss, there is no soapy drydown.
Instead, EDG is a fresh aquatic spray. Picture an Axe body spray, but more developed, more depth. Its pretty standard, but not offensive.
Its not necessarily my cup of tea, but its dirt cheap.

30th July, 2010.

This stuff smells like Right Guard Cool Peak deodorant, but deeper, and in a good way. Metallic yet refreshing, present and lasting without beoming a nuissance. Not a shout from the rooftops kind of smell but invigorating and even a little fun in warmer weather. I am particularly fond of the Cypress in this one. Frankly one could do much worse with $13.

24th March, 2010.

What does a metallic fragrance smell like? If you've ever wondered, this is a good and inexpensive fragrance to answer that question. I like this and think it has nothing to do with Grey Flannel. G. Beene should have tried a different name.

5th November, 2009.

Dang, I also thought I was getting regular Grey Flannel. Ick. This stuff smells like a deodorant labelled Mountain Fresh. Or possibly cheap dryer sheets. Horrible.

16th September, 2009.