Gris Clair Eau de Parfum bottle Gris Clair
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2006 Year 2018
££ Price Tier ££££
Armani Privé Bleu Turquoise Eau de Parfum bottle Armani Privé Bleu Turquoise

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Gris Clair Eau de Parfum
This one's a divisive ghost of its former self, yet many still adore its unique grey character. Serge Lutens has done Gris Clair dirty with reformulations, but the original still commands a devoted following for its cool, dry lavender and smoky depth.
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Our Verdict - Armani Privé Bleu Turquoise Eau de Parfum
A truly polarising beast. You'll either get an elegant salty vanilla that evokes idyllic beach resorts, or a scrubber that smells like stale pipes, body odour, or even vomit. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 18% 19%
Fruity 0% 1%
Green 7% 3%
Sweet 22% 23%
Warm 18% 19%
Woody 19% 19%
Earthy 16% 20%
Animalic 4% 5%
Fresh 12% 10%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Gris Clair EdP
Armani Privé Bleu Turquoise EdP

Notes

Only in Armani Privé Bleu Turquoise Eau de Parfum
Salt 41% Incense 33% Pepper 27%
Only in Armani Privé Bleu Turquoise Eau de Parfum
Vanilla 43% Sandalwood 30% Oakmoss 27%

Accords

Gris Clair Eau de Parfum Armani Privé Bleu Turquoise Eau de Parfum
100%
Lavender
66%
Woody
100%
95%
Amber
71%
52%
Vanilla
87%
Salty
81%
49%
Warm Spicy
72%
68%
Aromatic
49%
Balsamic
67%
56%
Smoky
66%
Earthy
62%
Powdery
62%
51%
Fresh Spicy
61%
52%
Iris
100%
Woody shared
66%
100%
Amber shared
95%
71%
Vanilla shared
52%
87%
81%
Warm Spicy shared
49%
72%
68%
Balsamic shared
49%
67%
Smoky shared
56%
66%
62%
62%
Fresh Spicy shared
51%
61%
52%

Performance

Gris Clair Eau de Parfum Armani Privé Bleu Turquoise Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Gris Clair Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate sillage and calm, clean profile make it suitable for office wear, though some consider it quite special for evenings. The consensus for older formulations points to good longevity but average sillage, making it versatile without being overpowering.

Armani Privé Bleu Turquoise Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its unique, complex profile and moderate-to-strong projection make it intriguing for dates and formal events, though perhaps a bit too distinctive for a typical office. The salty-meets-creamy accords could work casually or on summer evenings, but it's not a sport scent.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
84%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
77%
Accord
64%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Vanilla, Warm Spicy accords and Incense notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Gris Clair Eau de Parfum
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