Grey Vetiver by Tom Ford Cologne for Men

Vetiver scents tend to be men’s favorites, because the material is so distinctive and delectable in all its contrasting elements: muddy, mysterious earthiness on one end, cooling citrusy overtones on the other. Tom Ford injects his unique vision into this fresh rendition which evokes the feeling upon filling one’s lungs with jungle air after a long dive in the water. Grey Vetiver has a wonderful retro barbershop opening (with the complimenting accent of grapefruit), which will have men nostalgic for the “good old times,” and women hankering after them for one more sniff. Pimento and nutmeg add a spicy facet, while aromatic sage and orris lend their own suaveness. The dry-down of salty, smoky vetiver and modern amber-woody notes ensures that it will appeal to both those who go for the latest shiny iPod model, as well as those investing in the classic blue blazer.

Notes grapefruit, aromatic sage, orris, orange blossom, pimiento, oak moss, amber woods, nutmeg