50 Shades of Grey

Tom Ford — Grey Vetiver · Alexandria Fragrances

50 Shades of Grey

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50 Shades of Grey

Tom Ford — Grey Vetiver

Alexandria Fragrances

Crisp, clean freshness develops into an elegant, commanding masculine character.

NoticeableQuiet PowerRefinedRebelliousOfficeCasual Weekend
SampleWoody spicy vetiver / citrus aromatic masculineVintage Profile

Quick glance

Woody spicy vetiver / citrus aromatic masculine

clean

Character

  • woody
  • aromatic
  • earthy
  • citrus
Scent profile
Leading accordswoody / aromatic / earthyPrimary styleclean
Best season
spring / summer
Best setting
office / business formal

Olfactive map

What it smells like

Scent identity

Family and tags

Woody spicy vetiver / citrus aromatic masculine
NoticeableQuiet PowerRefinedRebelliousOfficeCasual Weekend

Supporting characteristics

cleansharpprofessionalrefinedmasculineminimal luxury

Fragrance structure

How it develops

Grapefruit, orange blossom, and sage arrive with a brisk, clean radiance rather than a sweet citrus burst. Nutmeg and pimento then warm the center, giving the aromatic opening a lightly peppered, almost mineral tension while orris smooths the edges. As the fragrance settles, vetiver takes command over dry woods, oakmoss, and amber. The ending feels crisp and grounded, leaving a clear line from bright air to earthy polish.

Notes: source subject unresolved · source review pending

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Heart notes

Base notes

Community

How others read it

PraiseExcellent business/office scent. Clean refined vetiver masculinity. Versatile, elegant, and easy to wear.
CriticismCan feel too safe or conservative. Projection may be understated. Vetiver dryness can read mature or formal.
Comparison notes50 Shades of Grey should be mapped specifically to Grey Vetiver Eau de Parfum, not the lighter EDT or newer Parfum/Eau de Grey Vetiver flankers.

Discovery

Similar fragrances

Every reference shows listed note and accord overlap when catalog data allows. Notes count 80%, accords 20%, with rarer notes weighted higher; score does not confirm scent similarity.

Other recorded references (3)

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Unreviewed names; comparison only shown for an unambiguous catalog record.