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Grafton Cologne bottle Grafton EDC
EDC Concentration EDT
M Gender M
1983 Year 2011
££ Price Tier £
Eau de Prep Eau de Toilette bottle Eau de Prep EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Grafton EDC
This is a proper English barbershop classic - clean, masculine, and sophisticated. It smells like a man who knows how to take care of himself, without trying too hard. Expect praise from those who appreciate a timeless, well-groomed aesthetic.
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Our Verdict - Eau de Prep EDT
Eau de Prep offers a crisp and refreshing fragrance with a touch of spice, perfect for men seeking a versatile scent for day-to-day wear.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Grafton EDC
Eau de Prep EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 33% vs 53%
Only in Eau de Prep
Cucumber 47%
Shared Notes
Lavender 33% vs 50%
Geranium 33% vs 50%
Only in Grafton
Tarragon 33%

Accords

Grafton Eau de Prep
100%
Green
70%
94%
Leather
50%
94%
Woody
60%
Citrus
80%
65%
Floral
64%
Animalic
49%
Smoky
Green shared
100%
70%
Leather shared
94%
50%
Woody shared
94%
60%
80%
65%
64%
49%

Performance

Grafton Eau de Prep
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Grafton

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its clean, 'just washed' aroma makes it an excellent choice for the office and casual wear, projecting an image of effortless tidiness. While perhaps not bold enough for a dramatic date night, its masculine sophistication suits formal events and can add a touch of class to everyday activities.

Eau de Prep

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn

The fragrance's fresh and spicy notes are suitable for warmer temperatures and spring and summer wear. However, its moderate spices allow for some versatility into fall too.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and fresh spicy accords make it versatile for casual and office settings, while also being appealing for date occasions. Less ideal for sports due to lack of high-energy freshness.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean green, leather, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Grafton EDC
Eau de Prep EDT
100ml
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