Geoffrey Beene 1997 EDT

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Eau de Grey Flannel

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Geoffrey Beene Eau de Grey Flannel is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1997. Eau de Grey Flannel opens with Caraway, Lemon, Mandarin, and Cedar, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Lavender, Clary Sage, and Eucalyptus, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Geoffrey Beene's Eau de Grey Flannel carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This budget-friendly aquatic woody fragrance is a fresh, clean scent that punches well above its weight, with many proclaiming it a dead ringer for Chanel's Platinum Egoiste. Don't expect huge performance, but for the price, it's a solid, inoffensive daily reach.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Subtle
  • Calm
  • Classic
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Eau de Grey Flannel Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it ideal for office and casual wear, akin to a 'shower gel' scent. While some reviewers call it a good gym scent, its lighter performance limits its suitability for formal events or a romantic date.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Dive into Eau de Grey Flannel, where a splash of bright lemon and mandarin meets the subtle spice of star anise and caraway, underpinned by crisp cypress and cedar. The heart unfolds with an invigorating blend of eucalyptus and lavender, touched by earthy patchouli and clary sage. It dries down to a soft, woody base of vetiver, sandalwood, and musk, leaving a clean and fresh impression. It’s a woody aromatic that feels both modern and classic, perfect for those who appreciate understated elegance.

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