Tom Ford 2009 EDP

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Grey Vetiver

by Harry Frémont

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Tom Ford Grey Vetiver is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by Harry Frémont. Grey Vetiver opens with Grapefruit, Orange Blossom, and Sage, settles into a heart of Allspice, Iris, and Nutmeg, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Amber, Vetiver, and Oakmoss. Tom Ford's Grey Vetiver carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Tom Ford Grey Vetiver is a timeless, mature classic, divisive only by its dedicated focus on a clean vetiver. It's often praised as the ultimate office scent, though some find its linearity uninspiring or its performance too subtle to justify the price.
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  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Classic
  • Modern
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Grey Vetiver Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Grapefruit40%
Orange Blossom31%
Sage29%
Heartas listed
Nutmeg34%
Iris33%
Allspice32%
Baseas listed
Vetiver36%
Woody Notes25%
Oakmoss21%
Amber18%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Often cited as the perfect office fragrance due to its clean, professional, and inoffensive profile, its moderate projection makes it ideal for close quarters. While classy enough for formal events, its 'all-business' character and limited 'sex appeal' reduce its date night suitability.

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

  • Eugenol from Nutmeg
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

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

It kicks off with a crisp burst of grapefruit and orange blossom, swiftly moving into a heart of subtle spice with pimiento and nutmeg. The dry down is all about that signature vetiver, clean and woody, cushioned by earthy oakmoss and a whisper of warm amber. It's a sophisticated interplay of fresh and grounded.

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