Gris Clair by Serge Lutens
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Description
Gris Clair by Serge Lutens is a woody musky floral fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2006, this composition was created by perfumer Christopher Sheldrake.
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Notes
lavender
Community
2,260 votes
- Positive 80%
- Negative 16%
- Neutral 3.8%
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Leading answer I want it
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Leading answer Like it
2,260 votes
Season
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Fragrance profile
About Gris Clair
Gris Clair by Serge Lutens is a woody musky floral fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2006, this composition was created by perfumer Christopher Sheldrake.
Flowers Spices Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
611 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
802 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
232 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
156 votes
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It smells a bit of Monolith and brings me back to entering Bodybell. It’s green smoky lavender with lots of tonka bean, almost like Allure Extreme, and when it dries leaves a balsamic amber touch. The lavender is herbal and avoids those urinary nuances that can sometimes be annoying. It smells good, but as it’s not very versatile and the price is high for what you get, I’m not adding it to my collection. By the way, perfumes at 2 euros per ml seem cheap now, but the quality-to-price ratio in the cheaper ones is usually worse. Thank goodness for discounters and exceptions, hehe.
It starts with a metallic, smoky lavender that, mixed with incense, gives a strange and original scent. When it dries, the tonka bean appears, soft and almond-like, nothing plastic like in designer scents. The lavender persists but the burnt nuances fade and the woods come forward. It seems more masculine and suited to cooler climates. It lasts longer than the average Lutens, but although it’s interesting, it doesn’t conquer me: the blend can get tiring and the tonka becomes cloying. Plus, lavender isn’t my favourite note. I’d try it once, but I wouldn’t buy it for my collection.
It begins with a metallic, smoky lavender that, mixed with incense, gives a strange and original scent. As it dries, the tonka bean appears, soft and almond-like, nothing plastic like in designer scents. The lavender persists but the burnt nuances fade and the woods rise. I find it more masculine and suited to cooler climates. It performs better than the average Lutens, but despite being interesting, it doesn’t win me over: the blend can become tiring and the tonka is cloying. Plus, lavender isn’t my favourite note. I’d try it once, but wouldn’t buy it for my collection.
The name Gris Clair fits perfectly: it’s the darkness of incense against the clarity of lavender. Both ingredients create an intense, smoky blend. The incense isn’t overpowering and the tonka sweetens it, making it easy to wear. The lavender is prominent, creating a sombre floral aura, not a soapy one. It almost feels monotonous until the iris emerges as it dries. It’s not simple; it’s complex, elegant and mysterious. Although unisex, I think it suits women better, enhancing that sense of mystery. The downside is the trail is very weak and longevity is around 6 or 7 hours.
The name Gris Clair fits perfectly: it’s the darkness of incense against the clarity of lavender. Both ingredients create an intense and smoky blend. The incense isn’t overpowering and the tonka sweetens it, so it’s not difficult to wear. The lavender is prominent and creates a sombre floral aura, not a clean one. It almost seems monotonous until the iris appears when it dries. It’s not simple; it’s complex, elegant and mysterious. Although it’s unisex, I think it suits women better who enhance that sense of mystery. The downside is that the trail is very weak and the longevity hovers around six or seven hours.
I like it because it brings me childhood memories: a day in the countryside picking lavender and putting it in the fireplace along with orange peel.
Uuuffff! I absolutely hate it. Smells like burnt lavender, smoke, just smoke.