Homme de Grès (1996)
by Grès

What a wonderful cologne with hints of herbs I would say...in 1970-s. Just can't say it's timeless.

29th April, 2010.

I like scents that are not sweet,this herbaceous lemon fragrance is an ideal everyday office scent.

3rd January, 2010.

Take Blenheim Bouquet, add some aromatic herbs, and a small amount of powder, and you have an idea what HdG smells like. This is wonderful stuff. It's a crying shame this is discontinued, though it seems quite easy to still find it on the internet. A big thumbs up from me.

28th October, 2009.

While my other "lemony" scents -- Boucheron pour homme, Lacoste, Z-14 -- are bright, loud, happy fragrances that play best in the light of day, Homme de Gres is serious without being somber or stuffy. It slips easily from day into night, and sets a mood for intrigue and romance, not giggles. Plus, the moderate sillage works well in a crowd, adding to its suitability for a wide range of occasions. I'll be buying back-up bottles before this discontinued wonder becomes genuinely scarce.

24th September, 2009.

Almost an exact clone of Quiproquo de Gres.

3rd September, 2009. (Last Edited: 11th September, 2009.)

WOW! Simply love this one. it's dry, powdery, herbal, lemon based scent with hints of dried lime peel too. i cant help but compare it to Dior's Eau Sauvage. more like an amplified version of the classic. the use of herbs is exactly the same (for reference). accords get softer towards mids and base and still retains the lemony freshness. The base has hints of leather and vetiver. a timeless classic. if you see one, grab it..!

14th August, 2009. (Last Edited: 18th August, 2009.)