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50 Shades Of Grey

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Alexandria UK 50 Shades Of Grey is an Eau de Parfum. 50 Shades Of Grey opens with Grapefruit, Orange Blossom, and Sage, settles into a heart of Vetiver, Iris, and Nutmeg, and dries down to a base of Musk, Oakmoss, and Amberwood. Alexandria UK's 50 Shades Of Grey carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

50 Shades Of Grey mirrors Tom Ford's Grey Vetiver formula - grapefruit and sage over an earthy vetiver heart - but the vetiver reads thinner and less textured than the original's signature grassy-smoky richness, and the amberwood base wears close to the skin rather than projecting.
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50 Shades Of Grey Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Grey Vetiver by Tom Ford
62%
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Topas listed
Grapefruit42%
Sage33%
Orange Blossom25%
Heartas listed
Vetiver48%
Iris28%
Nutmeg24%
Baseas listed
Amberwood39%
Musk30%
Oakmoss30%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

Community season votes for Tom Ford Grey Vetiver, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring, summer and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal
Also Works:
Date

Wearers put Tom Ford Grey Vetiver, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for the office, casual wear and formal occasions.

Ingredients and allergens

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Ethics and formulation

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About

50 Shades Of Grey takes direct aim at Tom Ford's Grey Vetiver, one of the most acclaimed modern vetiver fragrances for men. The opening is a sharp, citrusy burst of grapefruit and sage that closely tracks the original's clean, professional character. Orris and nutmeg round out the heart around a central vetiver accord, though the vetiver here is noticeably simpler and less smoky-earthy than Tom Ford's layered take, which draws on multiple vetiver sourcings for depth. The dry-down settles into amberwood, oakmoss, and musk, staying close to the skin rather than the confident sillage the original is known for. It's a fair approximation of Grey Vetiver's citrus-vetiver structure at a fraction of the price, best suited to someone who wants the shape of a modern menswear classic for the office without needing all-day projection or the original's textured complexity.

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