Is Perfume Parlour Smokey Fabric For Men a dupe of Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel?
Grey Flannel EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 1975 | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Smokey Fabric For Men EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
Grey Flannel is a true legend, still sparking heated debate decades on. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, a divisive green-floral powerhouse for those who dare to be different. Not for the faint-hearted, nor for those who prefer their scents sweet.
Perfume Parlour's budget take on the 1975 classic Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel - a sharp green galbanum-citrus opening over the star powdery violet-and-iris heart, settling on a mossy, woody base. One reviewer who owns the original calls PP's version a 90% match on the drydown; it captures the vintage, refined green-powdery signature for a fraction of the price.
Scent Profile
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent projection and distinct, 'old money' floral-green character make it less suitable for casual or office wear, where it might be too strong and attention-grabbing. However, its mature, clean, and unique profile makes it excellent for formal events or a sophisticated date, particularly in cooler weather.
Seasons
The green, fresh-floral opening suits spring best, while the mossy-woody powdery base carries it comfortably into autumn and milder winter.
Occasions
Its refined, vintage green-powdery character is highly office- and formal-appropriate, with enough ease for casual daily wear.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean aromatic, powdery, green
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Where to buy
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Lowest Upfront
£17.44
eBay UK - 120ml
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Best Value
£33.99
eBay UK - 240ml - £0.14/ml
Buy
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