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Tom Ford Grey Vetiver
Tom Ford

Grey Vetiver

woody
aromatic
earthy
citrus
fresh spicy
EDP · 2009 · unisex

Tom Ford launched Grey Vetiver in 2009 as part of his Private Blend collection, establishing what would become one of the house's most enduring fragrances. Ford's approach to fragrance design emphasizes clean luxury and wearable sophistication, prioritizing substance over trend.

Grey Vetiver opens with grapefruit and orange blossom brightened by sage, creating an initial freshness that's both citric and herbaceous. The heart brings warmth through nutmeg, orris root, and pimento, adding spiced complexity without heaviness. The base anchors everything with vetiver, oakmoss, and woody notes over amber, resulting in a fragrance that balances earthy, aromatic character with subtle sweetness. The overall effect is grounded and refined, leaning more toward green-woody territory than typical fresh fragrances.

This works well for anyone seeking a versatile woody fragrance with enough character to feel intentional but enough restraint to wear daily. It bridges casual and dressed-up occasions without pretension. Grey Vetiver aligns with The Homesteader, The Sensualist, and The Tactician.

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Main Accordsreported by community
woody
100%
aromatic
100%
earthy
75%
citrus
50%
fresh spicy
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
Bittersweet and juicy with a faintly metallic zing that sets it apart from sweeter citrus notes. Grapefruit is uniquely energising, it reads as clean and modern rather than traditionally 'citrusy.' It pairs effortlessly with musks, making it a staple of office-safe, all-day fragrances.
Orange Blossom
Orange Blossom
Sweeter and more honeyed than neroli (both come from the same tree), orange blossom is a floral note with a warm, almost edible quality. It floats between citrus and floral families, adding richness without weight. A signature note of classic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern perfumery.
Sage
Sage
Earthy, slightly smoky, and herbal with a cool, clean quality that is distinctly aromatic. Sage can read as savory and culinary or as a clean, ceremonial smoke depending on how it's used. It adds a dry, confident quality to fragrances, often used in masculine compositions for its outdoor, no-fuss character.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Warm, woody, and softly spiced with a slight sweetness that makes it gentler than clove or pepper. Nutmeg adds a quiet, autumnal warmth to fragrances without sharpness. It blends seamlessly into woody and oriental bases, acting more as a supporting character than a lead note.
Orris Root
Orris Root
Pimento
Pimento
Base · 3–12 hrs
Amber
Amber
A warm, resinous accord rather than a single ingredient, amber is typically built from labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla to create a rich, honeyed, almost solar warmth. It's the quintessential base-note family, adding a comforting richness that makes fragrances feel complete. The difference between a fragrance feeling cold and feeling alive.
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
The defining ingredient of classic chypre perfumery, damp, forest-floor earthy with a faint bitterness and incredible complexity. Real oakmoss is now heavily restricted by IFRA regulations, which is why vintage chypres smell so different from modern ones. When present, it creates a raw, outdoorsy anchor that no synthetic fully replicates.
Vetiver
Vetiver
Earthy, smoky, and complex, vetiver root is extracted from a grass native to India and has a scent that is simultaneously rooty, woody, and slightly lemony. It's one of perfumery's great base notes: tenacious, unisex, and endlessly adaptable. A fragrance built around vetiver feels grounded and deeply confident.
Woodsy Notes
Woodsy Notes
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The HomesteaderBest match84% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Sensualist84% match
You fill the room without trying.

Warm, smooth, projecting. Leather, tobacco, dry amber, bold woods.

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The Tactician84% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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Loved this fragrance but something in it now makes me nauseous 😅

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Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.
Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.
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Scent Profile
woody100%aromatic100%earthy75%citrus50%fresh spicy50%
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Tom Ford launched Grey Vetiver in 2009 as part of his Private Blend collection, establishing what would become one of the house's most enduring fragrances. Ford's approach to fragrance design emphasizes clean luxury and wearable sophistication, prioritizing substance over trend. Grey Vetiver opens with grapefruit and orange blossom brightened by sage, creating an initial freshness that's both citric and herbaceous. The heart brings warmth through nutmeg, orris root, and pimento, adding spiced complexity without heaviness. The base anchors everything with vetiver, oakmoss, and woody notes over amber, resulting in a fragrance that balances earthy, aromatic character with subtle sweetness. The overall effect is grounded and refined, leaning more toward green-woody territory than typical fresh fragrances. This works well for anyone seeking a versatile woody fragrance with enough character to feel intentional but enough restraint to wear daily. It bridges casual and dressed-up occasions without pretension. Grey Vetiver aligns with The Homesteader, The Sensualist, and The Tactician.
What are the notes in Tom Ford Grey Vetiver? +
Top: Grapefruit, Orange Blossom, Sage. Heart: Nutmeg, Orris Root, Pimento. Base: Amber, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Woodsy Notes.
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