Paul Smith 2006 EDT

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Paul Smith Story

by Natalie Gracia-Cetto

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Paul Smith Paul Smith Story is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2006, created by Natalie Gracia-Cetto. Paul Smith Story opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Ivy, settles into a heart of Rose and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Vetiver. Paul Smith's Paul Smith Story carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Paul Smith Story is a fresh, green scent that evokes conflicting responses. Some find it a beautifully unique, clean signature, while others are baffled by its divisive, almost 'skunky' herbal quality.
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  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Calm
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Paul Smith Story 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 summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its moderate performance and fresh, green profile make it ideal for office wear and casual daytime outings, particularly in warmer weather. The lack of strong sillage means it's unlikely to offend, though it lacks the projection needed for dates or formal events.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Story opens with a bracing burst of grapefruit and bergamot, brightened by an unusual ivy accord that lends a sharp, leafy greenness. The heart reveals a soft floral whisper of rose and jasmine, which soon gives way to an earthy, woody base of vetiver and cedar, grounded by musk and amber. It's a light, airy composition with an intriguing herbal edge.

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