Is Zara Vetiver Pamplemousse a dupe of Tom Ford Grey Vetiver?
Grey Vetiver EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2014 | Year | 2019 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $$ |
Vetiver Pamplemousse EDP
Zara's Vetiver Pamplemousse and Tom Ford's Grey Vetiver share citrusy and woody DNA, but diverge in execution. Vetiver Pamplemousse prioritizes a photorealistic, juicy grapefruit blast, whereas Grey Vetiver focuses on a more refined, woody vetiver experience. The Zara is brighter and more fleeting, ideal for quick refreshment. Tom Ford offers a more subdued, office-friendly sophistication, although its subtlety can be divisive. If you want a bold, in-your-face grapefruit, go Zara. For a more understated, woody elegance, hunt down the discontinued Tom Ford.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Grey Vetiver
- Vetiver Pamplemousse
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a burst of realistic, juicy grapefruit.
- You prefer a brighter, more casual fragrance.
- You want a fragrance that's easy on the wallet.
- You prefer a simple composition.
- You want a more sophisticated, woody vetiver.
- You prefer a subtle, office-appropriate scent.
- You appreciate understated elegance.
- You prefer a fragrance with more depth.
Cool, grey and tidy, a vetiver that dresses like a good shirt. Lemon and grapefruit open it, oakmoss and musk soften the finish. Built for the office and warm days, moderate in strength.
The gold standard for photorealistic grapefruit at a bargain price. If you crave a juicy, zesty citrus that stays crisp and never turns cloying, Vetiver Pamplemousse is the ultimate spray-and-go mood booster-just don't expect it to last all day.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Orange Blossom
9% share of the perfume
Iris
7% share of the perfume
Sage
5% share of the perfume
Artemisia
4% share of the perfume
Heart Notes
Vetiver
17%
vs
17%
Grapefruit
6%
vs
56%
Lemon
17% share of the perfume
Orange Blossom
9% share of the perfume
Musk
8% share of the perfume
Iris
7% share of the perfume
Oakmoss
7% share of the perfume
Basil
6% share of the perfume
Amber
6% share of the perfume
Bergamot
6% share of the perfume
Sage
5% share of the perfume
Artemisia
4% share of the perfume
Mandarin
26% share of the perfume
Grapefruit
6%
vs
56%
Lemon
17% share of the perfume
Basil
6% share of the perfume
Bergamot
6% share of the perfume
Orange Blossom
9% share of the perfume
Iris
7% share of the perfume
Sage
5% share of the perfume
Artemisia
4% share of the perfume
Mandarin
26% share of the perfume
Vetiver
17%
vs
17%
Musk
8% share of the perfume
Oakmoss
7% share of the perfume
Amber
6% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Lemon, grapefruit and clean vetiver are best in spring and summer, and it carries comfortably into autumn. It is too light for winter.
Occasions
Clean, subtle and moderate, it is a standout for the office and daily wear. It is too light for formal evenings and not built for sport.
Seasons
Bright, photorealistic citrus and airy vetiver make this ideal for spring and especially summer heat. The refreshing character is less suited to winter or late fall, but can be a mood-lifter on sunny cold days.
Occasions
Its low projection and inoffensive, clean nature make it perfect for casual use, sport, or the office. Less suited to formal events or romantic dates unless you want to project laid-back freshness.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 2 of its 12 notes, including Grapefruit, Vetiver
Adds amber and artemisia, drops mandarin
Where to buy
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