Gris Dior Dior for women and men

Selling my 125 ml bottle which still contains around 110 ml. PM if interested!

This is such a unique fragrance. Gris Dior smells like a rich person with that old money. Elegant but not show-off.
It is a rose fragrance but is also not.
The rose is very well hidden behind the non-offending, unusual oakmoss.
The notes are so well blended, that you don't get them separately.
It has a powdery make-up bag or crayon smell over all. (Maybe iris?)
I understand the gray sky comments.
Gris Dior smells salty and cold, as opposed to other warm and sweet fragrances.
Yet it stays floral and charming.
Clean, dusty, powdery.
Definitely unisex, this would smell SO GOOD on a man.
Very versatile, any time, any season, any occasion.
Impressive work.
10/10

One of my favorite scents. Gris dior has an ethereal feel to it and is very majestic so to speak. Moss dominant and mostly patchouli which overpowers the rose. Its a dry fragrance without being to sharp. There is one BIG problem with this fragrance, and it’s the performance. You are lucky if this lasts more than 3 hours on your skin.
OVERALL 7/10
Sillage 3/10 mostly a skin scent
Performance 5/10 doesnt last more than 4 hours
Scent 10/10 one of my top 3 favorites

I have been lusting after Gris Dior ever since I first tried it over a year ago. I picked up another sample to make sure I love it as much as I remember. I will definitely be getting a full bottle of this one.

It is the perfume that I had always loved without knowing
Es el perfume que siempre había amado sin saberlo.

So I finally bought Gris Dior and want to get rid of my entire perfume collection. I just want this bottle and nothing else. This fragrance is simple yet so complex and versatile. It lasts for hours too. 10/10

I get pagan goth vibes with this.

Clean rose, patchouli, moss, a lovely fragrance that is light and fresh, l get some rose but not that much because the moss is overtaking the floral but l dont mind this as l love moss. Its a cold fragrance that the patchouli warms up a bit, l keep smelling something plummy from long ago, l used to have an obsession for a children's character called Victoria Plum when l was a child she was a little pixie or fairy type character with flower petals for a hat and on birthdays and Christmas l would get Victoria plum toiletries, the soap, talcum powder, bubble bath etc. I smell that stuff in this perfume it's triggering childhood memories from 45 years ago. Thats the first time I've ever even thought about that childhood love this perfume brought back that long forgotten memory. Funny how a smell can do that. It lasts a good while on the skin too, it's not an in your face beast fragrance but a classy elegant clean lightly floral mossy fragrance with hints of juicy plum although that's not actually one of the notes, it smells like it is.
It's a nice perfume actually. I give this fragrance an 8/10.

Wanted to love it, ´cuz who does´nt want to appear as sophisticated? But it´s just to cold for me. No warmth at all. when i get the slightest whiff of that rose i want more of that, i can sense "oh, this is nice, more", but then it´s gone.
Why is "sophisticated" almost always cold and hard to like?

I can appreciate that this is a lovely fragrance for some people. But from the first whiff, it strongly reminds me of church-goers from my childhood (in the late 80s through the 90s). It's much too mature for me. I don't get any rose, it's mostly just patchouli. A scrubber.

If anyone has smelled Energetically New York Zara, it smells just like this. It also has a vibe a la Midnight Poison, or even Perles de Lalique.
Gris has a metallic scent with pickles , which I don't like at all .In about half an hour a powdery rose is detected, which disappears again,to give way again to the same metallic pickle note and so it stays until the end.
A very eighties scent nothing interesting. For me it is a No.

I heard good things about Gris Dior through social media and once my mini arrived , its a no. Its not bad but this screams 70 plus age group , evenings out to a opera house in the 60's circa with a musky plum dusky note. ehhh no.

I get oak moss with a lot of rose . It’s a sophisticated rose that reminds of coco noir (no they don’t smell similar but the rose is) with some sandalwood and cedar in the background . It’s beautiful and I think it would make a great signature scent . Although there is amber , it feels like a cold, mossy, earthy that feels damp, sophisticated, and I think it makes a nice rainy day scent

Recevied a free sample of this a year ago and only now decided to try it on my skin.

It's woody, definitely heavy on the patchouli which can be a hit or miss for me. I don't get enough of the rose on this, probably because I like a sweeter rose scent.

A little too earthy for my personal liking but overall not bad, I can see why others like it as it is quite unique.

Gris.

Opening,:

I have not smelt an opening like this opening before in other perfumes. Its so cheesy and yet so unique. If i would try to describe in notes its Oakmoss, distant rose, and a classic chypre accord.
But its not just a combination of moss and/or rose. Rather this uplifting, icey openinging.
reminds me of a nice chilled drink like a cold cocktail without "booze" note.

It has this feeling of "after shower" or how conditioner dries/airs around you. However I would not compare this to a invigorating and energizing feeling of generic/classic men's shower-gel.

Mid -

I like it when perfumes have an abstract feeling about them that changes with time and conjures op different feelings in you. This is definitely one that is just abstract for me. So i don't try to dissect it into what i can smell.

"gris" sounds fitting, a sort of scent that is difficult to pin down and yet smooth, sleek, elegant. Like a grey minimalism interior of a chic waiting room where you just feel relaxed and totally forget why or for what you are sitting there waiting. That it just feels right and soothing sitting there staring outside on a nice soft winter day.

Drydown;

Rose, surrounded by a clean and yet forest vibe softness. Not jammy or sweet...but "grey"
Maybe it is dry, or Just a classy softness. (maybe dry rose, not moldy or rotting but dried like spices).
Nothing screams here..., just elegance

conjures the image of sitting in a velvet chair in a room with fresh flowers that are present in the air, and yet not overwhelming the room.
Some clouds in the sky, yet over a certain interval the sun lights the room again, just as the scent weaves in and out.

I have worn this day / night cold and hot and i find it an nice all-rounder but I think its nicer when its cooler.

With this fragrance I find myself feeling like its "not" this and "not" that, and that is what makes it unique for me. Its a fragrance that i almost overlooked when i first smelled it but grew to be one of my favorites in about 4 to 5 full wearings. To this day it still amazes me how good it is, i find myself shaking my head and just muttering "gris"

Sidenote: I do think that most of prive and these exclusive collections are overpriced and there are cheaper options for those who like to search.

This is the best rose Fragrance of all time and it’s not even close. I don’t think I would wear it myself just because it leans a little too feminine but people can wear whatever they want. If I had a girlfriend or wife I would buy this for them instantly because I’d love to smell it on them. This is a perfectly blended rose fragrance and it is truly beautiful. Well done Francois Demachy.

This is very feminine to my nose & I am surprised to see many men say they wear it. It is also very rosy & in the dry down it has the smell of a high quality shampoo.

Note: Longevity on clothes is crazy & on my skin it lasted until the following day. overall performance is way above average.

The reviews below capture well the somewhat austere or translucent qualities of this exquisite scent, so I won't restate those.

I'll add two things. First, I wear this as a man. I never get compliments on my scents - they are not of the, "Ooh, you smell nice. I must get my Dave some of that" ilk. I'm such a perfume snob, 1 Million and Baccarat Rouge make me puke. But 2 people complimented me on this in one day.

Second, I got a dupe, Gris Montaigne Privée Couture Collection for £12 delivered from ebay, and I am blown away by the quality. After the first 3 minutes, I cannot tell the difference. Projects better than the original, too.

I'll say it again. £12 delivered. Breathtaking.

Makes me want to try the rest of their line.

is this the best rose parfum i’ve ever smelled? yes.

Very rosy, mossy with earthy patchouli but not off-putting. Very classic. The Gris Dior rose is a full and cold one with a dampened brightness. There is clarity in its texture and a sweetness from the rose, but a natural sweetness that comes out on my skin. The patchouli here is clean, not muddy or too earthy. The moss has a watery touch creating this subtle fresh feel. At the same time there is a dry woodiness balancing the damp forest vibe, maybe the cedar. Described many times before, it does smell like a cool rainy day with solemn grey clouds. A feeling of calm and solace. That being said this is also perfect and grand enough for formal occasions and other moods too. The longevity is long with great projection.

Works all year for me, but I don't think this is easy or digestible due to its strong rose and earthy personality. It may also be too mature, leathery powdery at times, or perfumey for some. So testing first is always a good thing.

Si tuviera que quedarme con un solo perfume que cubriera todas las situaciones Gris Dior estaría entre los 10 finalistas seguro.
Elegante es la palabra que más lo describe, versátil pero no confundir con aburrido, tiene personalidad y carácter gracias al papel que juega el musgo de roble
Generador de cumplidos! Me atrevería a decir que es una compra a ciegas !

To my nose, Gris Dior's woody and earthy accords come across mainly as powder. In fact, powder dominates this fragrance almost entirely; cool, airy, dry, and sweet. There's a classic floral elegance to it, but even the crisp rose and fresh bergamot are suffused by clean, chalky powder.

It's very classy and smooth, but it makes me think of huffing a rich lady's powder makeup: very aloof, very refined, and rather desiccated.

It's just not for me.

cloudy afternoon in an overgrown, unkept rose garden. itll rain soon. the wind is cold. leans feminine. doesnt last super long but is amazing all the way through. starts mildly sweet, woody and rosy, ends ambery. mildly powdery and watery.

I really want to like this because it's Dior and I have a cute lil dabber bottle...but I just don't. There's something too much and yet not enough in this fragrance. It leaves me wanting more. More of a smooth blend, more interesting notes, on my skin it's just kind of powdery and leathery.

I much prefer Bottega Veneta EDP. I'll give this to my brother, he'll love it.

Very pleasant elegant smell.
The powder dominant I don't feel the other ingredients,
I smell only the powder.
Stays 5 6 hours on skin. No silage.
Even though it's very nice smell, it is not unique, the performance are moderate and not it's worth the price.

If Rochas Tocade and Estee Lauder Knowing had a baby, it would be Gris Dior. Woolly oakmoss, downy and thick as a camel hair coat -- but there's a fresh red rose pinned to the lapel, and it breathes out a heavenly scent that lifts the mood of the whole affair. After an hour, however, it dries down to something suspiciously like Narciso by Narciso Rodriguez. I'll need to sample them side by side to confirm, but I suspect both use the same white musk base.

I didn't expect to like Gris Dior as much as I did, and it's become one of my favorites now. Whenever I wear it, I feel very fancy and expensive. The first thing I noticed about it is that it smells incredibly elegant and luxurious, like what I'd imagine people with old money would wear. It is pricey, and I would've liked more sillage but I don't regret buying it at all. Gris Dior to me is very much a perfume where the scent of roses dominates, but it's not feminine or innocent in the way other rose perfumes are. This one smells like dark and earthy roses, like the polar opposite of Chloe, which is my all-time favorite perfume.

All the hype for a fragrance that smells like a wet london afternoon... no comments. Grey skies.

i wore this to prom! very strong iris scent. very intimate and classy

It's classy, it's chic, earthy yet gives an incredible clean, airy, almost etheral aura.
Can be worn any season, any occasion, will blend in perfectly, like a second skin.
And here comes the only downside.. longevity.. on my skin 3-4hours in cold weather, 1.5-3.h in warmer weather..
It's a shame, and i honestly don't understand how a prestigious House like Dior is okay with that...
Anyways:
Gris Dior is a sophisticated, timeless, old money scent feels like wearing a comforting yet sexy hug.
I love it!

Gris Dior is a chic and beautyful sent! Like a twinsister to Alfred Ritchy Urban.

Love Gris Dior. It was my wedding scent in body cream form layered under Santal Noir. Using the body cream made me enjoy the perfume. I always feel clean and classy when I use it. Not my favourite scent in the world but does hold a lot of memories for me.

This one is a very yes for me.

Because it is bottega veneta all over it, and I am a big fan of BV edp; leathery, fruity, a bit woodsy. I fancy this fragrance very much, it smells sophisticated to me.

Moderate sillage, average lasting power, nice bottle. A very nice surprise to me, since I was having trouble finding the bottega one.

Update: there is a dupe ( or there isnt, anymore) for this one, it reminds me a lot of Gucci by Gucci from 2007 during the dry down. I have an old bottle and theybhave similarities, although Dior s is more leathery and, somewhat, airy.

I have a brand new unopened 40ml of Gris, if anyone has Tobacolor in 40ml size or a bigger size with at least 40ml left and wants to trade please message me I am extremely interested. This smells like grape juice to me.

This has got me the most compliments of any fragrance I've owned. It's magnificent.

My favorite fragrance ever. So sexy, professional, lasts long and a nice protection as well. I love this on women and have sampled this on myself too and i have to say it smelled really nice. I sadly don't have the money. Other then that it is just perfect. Can be too feminine for some men but not for me. Not blindbuy safe. For me an absolute 10/10.

I have a new 40 ml bottle of Gris. If anyone is interested, I sell it with the whole package for a very low price.
It just doesn't suit me and was a blind buy.

I don't mean to insult anyone loving this perfume, especially since our tastes can be really different. Personally, I find that this leans a bit more masculine - not that it would be an issue, but I feel that it smells like an average men's cologne that you randomly pick up and it has the same scent profile as the previous 5 you've just smelled, perhaps a tad more sophisticated. I don't hate the fragrance, but I had high expectations given the amazing reviews. Either way, it's worth a try - perhaps you will love it!

Smells exactly like the bottle. Kinda grey, cold but with a sophisticated confidence. It’s the type that enters the room and you immediately adjust your posture. It’s not threatening but I don’t know, it has a certain aura that draws you in and makes you straighten up…

Rose, earthy and gender neutral! Looking at the notes I wouldn’t have liked it but it somehow works and made it to my wardrobe. Very long-lasting on me and always gets noticed. I don’t wear Gris Dior often because I haven’t quite figured out where it suits me the best, but I have no plans of decluttering it. I find the fragrance unique and I really appreciate the artistry of it! Don’t let the notes deter you from trying this one out, it’ll surprise you.

I have an open box 450ml decanter bottle for sale if anyone is interested. Bottle is from 2018 before Dior discontinued the 450ml bottles. Feel free to message me if interested :)

To me, this is a great example of a timeless fragrance. So classic, beautiful and elegant. Like a dewy rose laying on a bed of moss, with an airy patchouli and slightly woody base.
For the price I find the longevity quite poor, I would expect more than 5-6 hours, sitting close to the skin. Hence I haven't bought a bottle. But I tell myself that one day, if I see it for a good price, I will get it :) Until we meet again....!

Truly embodies the colour grey. It’s a faint, light and modern rose chypre. Dewy rose with light oakmoss. It’s cute and very pleasant but not what I want to smell like. But I can definitely appreciate the scent

I have tested this a few times throughout the years but never purchased a bottle. This is one of those perfumes that I swear I will invest in a bottle of but once my sample is gone...I forget about it...until I sample it again. Alas, here I'am sampling it again after recieving a small vial with my order from Dior. Gris Dior is right up my ally with it's earthiness and rose. There are two images that come to mind; one is a woman wearing a London Fog trench coat on a rainy Spring day in the city, and the other is a woman in the forest trecking bare foot on a moss trail. Because of that, I do believe this fragrance to be quite versatile. And while this fragrance does conjur up the images of women, I do believe this would suit anyone just fine. I also would like to add that while this could be easily worn all year, it does seem rather fitting for Springtime. Eventually I may decide to purchase a full bottle, but for now just a sampling from time to time will do.

Gris Dior is downright delicious.

A modern, sophisticated ever-so-slightly powdery rose fragrance that makes you smell clean and put together. There's something in here that smells dry (as others have mentioned), yet also sweet - like powdered sugar. I can't get enough of it.

It's what I imagine a woman in a low bun and comfy, chic clothes would wear as she fixes pink roses in a vase in her 4th story Paris apartment on a rainy, spring day. Or what she'd spray on before throwing on a trench coat and picking up fresh croissants from the local bakery.

Totally wearable as a signature given its demure, clean aura. Leans feminine to my nose. Longevity is quite decent (about 6 hours), however it does appear to stay close to the skin.

For those that mentioned similarities to Chanel N5 - I can definitely see some resemblance, although Gris Dior is much more wearable in my view.

Overcast summer day sitting in a flower garden. Your balls are releasing the sweet smell of talcum powder that you bathed in after your shower while the humidity transcends the smell of flowers blooming in the garden that you sit in.

Welcome to my magic garden.

Rachelv gives a very accurate description- it heralds memories of those fragrances of an older generation. I’m not sure where and who it would fit now…6/10

What a shame!
I adore the notes but this composition is coming across as plasticky rose and synthetic moss.
Actually, it’s reminding me a lot of Maison Alhambra kismet for men- kismet has a juicy orange note where Gris has the drier tea like bergamot.
This just isn’t working with my chemistry. Smells like potpourri!
Weird because I wear a lot of vintage fragrances but this smells outdated to me.
Must be my skin.

My only regret is that I bought the 40ml bottle instead of the 125ml 😭😭😭

Just after spraying, it smells a bit masculine - just a bit. It also has a definite chypre note. However, the floral and sweet, powdery notes really come through afterwards, although the chypre is ever-present at a moderate level. At this point it smells more feminine than masculine, though I can imagine it would still suit men who like to smell this way. It reminds me of the perfumes my rich aunts and uncles would smell of during large family gatherings when I was a child in the early 80s. I am a gen-Xer though, so YMMV

I received GRISE from Maison Alhambra 100 ml bottle for CA$34. It is not yet listed on Fragrantica.

I had a sample of Gris Dior and I admit that this GRIS is quite similar. An amber floral that I like. This reconciles me with the rose usually used in perfumery.

I agree with almost everything that has already been said. Elegant, earthy, powdery rose with citrus on top. It's gorgeous. I want to say this is unisex, but it's not really. For me, it's definitely feminine. Has a timeless quality to it.

Gris Dior is a chic, subtle earthy rose chypre with emphasis on a lovely oakmoss note. It is nicely done, made with high-quality ingredients, and is timelessly elegant. However, it isn't anything unusual, and feels slightly underwhelming. Dior's Privé line consists of a lot of simple rose-centred scents, this being one of them.

GD opens with a beautiful oakmoss note, the most remarkable thing about this scent. It smells like the kind found in vintage chypres, mossy and earthy - one of my favourite notes. The rose follows, sheer and dewy. There is some subdued citric freshness up top thanks to the bergamot. Patchouli rounds out the chypre base, the perfect accompaniment to the rose.

The rose becomes powdery as it progresses, and soft woody notes creep in, marrying nicely with the chypre accord. It becomes slightly musky as it fades, earthy until final fade. Sillage and longevity are moderate.

A elegant modern chypre, GD is an easy everyday scent. It is a unisex rose scent that can be worm year-round. Well-blended throughout and very versatile, this is classic French chic in a bottle. 4/5.

Imagine a dark cloudy day. It's 6 pm and you're getting ready to go out for dinner. You put on the nicest black dress you own, black thin strap heels, your long sleek hair, pearl earrings and your wedding ring. All this while listening to Luke Bryan, waiting for I Don't Want This Night To End (your favorite song) to come on. It finally comes on.. You scream, while applying Velvet Teddy on your lips. Last but not least, GRIS DIOR. As your looking in the mirror.. "You ready baby" you ask. Walking around the house, to find him in the living room. He looks at you "You're beautiful" he whispers, and kisses your forehead. "I'm picking out movies for us to watch when we get back." (You hug him.)

This perfume is so elegant, enigmatic, it’s a night out with the love of your life. A sensual, cozy, cold weather, night time, "GET DRESSED" we're going out for dinner kinda perfume. It's coming back home to watch movies, cuddling in the sofa, near the fire place. I don't get much rose and that's why I LOVE it. Everything blended to perfection. It's so beautiful. Words aren't enough to describe it. You have to smell it. This was a gift for my anniversary. He loves when I wear it. Longevity is superb, dry down is very creamy. I don't like to EVER compare perfumes, but I have to with this one. This is CHANEL N°5 baby sister. Warm, still mysterious, and at the same time very fresh. Dark, but not as dark as her big sis. One of my favorites from La Collection Privée. BISOUS

The perfect rainy day fragrance! Earthy, dewy, warm and cold simultaneously. Opulent, sophisticated, slightly mature.. Can work well as an office scent, if you're the CEO :), as well as an evening scent, for special occasions. Pink rose and patchouli, yes, but it's so much more than that - a vibe in a bottle! Leans feminine in my humble opinion. Very French chic & tasteful!
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Smells good in cold weather. I am into sweet fragrances and still somehow I really like this one. I’ll tell you what I get:
White flowers with a hint of rose and a little bit of amber and patchouli.
I don’t see Jena Ortega or Morticia Addams who I love, wearing this. Does not lean Gothic at all, and I think Jena does suit Santal 33 better. Anyway, this smells like a rainy evening and I love it.
First spray is a bit femenine because of the rose and amber but after 10 minutes is 100% unisex just like Amber Nuit.
I would not splurge on this one having so many other fragrances on my wish list.

I love this so much but sometimes also reminds me of dusty grapes.

Gris by Christian Dior really encapsulates the color grey as its name would suggest and also houndstooth, the New Look and Christian Dior's 10 years tenure at his own fashion label before he died in 1957. It is a very somber, elegant, cool and sophisticated fragrance.

A mossy and dry forest floor smell is what I mainly get from this fragrance, which is coming from the patchouli and especially the oakmoss. The sandalwood and especially the cedar also contributes to this very somber and dry smell, whilst also adding an intense woodiness to this perfume that I'm not too keen on. I also get an almost as potent dose of resinous amber, which just makes this smell like the forest floor even more.

I get some hints here and there from the rose, but it is a very dry smelling pot pourri type of rose and I also can't smell much bergamot at all, since there is no fresh, zesty or citrusy qualities to this fragrance. I honestly wish I got more of a rose note in this and less woody and mossy nuances. It is just not sweet or feminine at all.

I'd call Gris by Christian Dior a unisex fragrance that leans slightly masculine and can be worn during either the fall or the winter at night. It lasted almost 15 hours on my skin and the sillage was fairly large too.

I'd give this fragrance a 3/10 only and I really just don't like it at all. Far too strong and woody for me personally speaking.

This perfume was just not meant for me, it smells like old rich lady who clogs ur nose the second she walks into the room. As i am only 23 i gave it to my mom and dad (both 50) and both wanted to escape the room from it.

This is what a rich older woman would wear or someone who has money

K call me crazy, and it's not just cuz of the juice color and the name, but I def smell a similarity to grid Charnal. This is much more pleasant with the rose and lack of tea. Bdk earthiness gives a dirt vibe whereas this is a cleaner and more refreshing outdoor tone, this was my preschooler's fav of my recent fragrance sample batch. I'll hold on to the sample, but it may be a bit to elevated for my lifestyle, but yes very nice.

Gris Dior smells like a mixture between expensive white out, paint on a wall after it dries in a new house, and a cold sterile operating room.

3 words: Melancholic, mysterious, and cold
A gloomy day in a bottle. Love this stuff, at first it smelled too earthy and cold, almost cloying but the more I wore it the better it became for me. It really is a melancholic/depressing scent for me, it just makes me think of a gray day and I love it. Performance on the 2023 bottle I have is really good, I can't do more than one spray because it's all over the room. A signature scent for me and I hope to get a big bottle soon to last for many years :)

I was sent a free sample of this with my order of a Chloe nomade absolu sample and wow! She's a beauty- and they do have similarities with the oak moss/sandalwood dry down. However, where this type of fragrance usually leans oldschool or mature, Gris defies that with a modern edge. Gris is somehow both deep and light, somehow both serious and sweet. I think it's unique. Year round appropriate, not too heavy on the rose. It doesn't really fit in with my collection at the moment, but maybe if I start making lots of money and doin sophisticated business woman stuff, I'll need something like this.

Update: it’s tripping me out that Jenna Ortega is the face of this wearing an edgy party outfit in the ad. I think that’s misleading as she is about 20 years old. This is def a grown boss woman fragrance in my humble opinion.

Well, I have been craving about Gris Dior for the past 2.5 years. Now I finally have a bottle with my name on it. If there was a Gris Dior fountain, I would bathe myself in it. My love for chypre is not something temporary. And this rose-patchouli. This is how it should be! Sophisticated at its best. When I wear it, it completes me. Even the people around me tell me that this perfume reflects me. So I have no more words for Gris Dior… C’est magnifique!

Ordered the privee mini set and I'm playing with this set for a few months now.

At first I was blown away by this scent, very unique and well done. The oakmoss is very prominent on me, and I like that the overall blend is not sweet, like Chloe Nomade (I'm not into sweet fragnances).

A few months later after trying it for several times, and sharpening my nose with dosens of others, I thought also about the purpose and role of parfumes in my life.

I'm very excited to smell new beautiful combinations, but also use parfumes to enhance my attraction and presence.

So although GD is an exciting new blend highly executed, do I really want others to associate me with oakmoss?

For me, personally no.

Thus this scent will not be upsized to a full bottle. Probably will still continue to enjoy this for myself at home.

A mossy, rose patchouli. It's simple, classy, but I really can't see how this is worth the price. Diptyque, for example (and I wouldn't even consider myself a fan of Diptyque) makes so many similar rose-patchouli perfumes for cheaper. Sure, this is beautiful and well-blended, but at mid-end niche prices? Hard to justify.
Scent - 6.5, 7 out of 10
Projection is soft to moderate - which is nice
Longevity - Moderate
Polarity - Unisex to very slightly feminine

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Ok. I've changed my mind AGAIN. I'm so easily seduced by patchouli. This one is a clean, classy patchouli a la Chanel - nothing funky or wet. Yana from The Scented suggested layering this with Coco Noir - and what an absolute epiphany. Amazing.

To my nose, this fragrance fits firmly in the category of “classic” Florientals popular during the 1970s and 80s that you would smell on your aunties and your child nose would be overwhelmed by and want to run away from. I struggle with those kind of “perfumey” perfumes (Chanel no 5, White Diamonds, etc) popular during that era because I can’t actually identify any of the notes and it just smells like a mish-mash of weird chemicals. The reviewer who mentioned Raid wasn’t far off. I can *maybe* identify the ambery sweetness but my skin does amplify sweetness, much to my chagrin. I get no rose or moss or patchouli. Anyone looking for those notes featured more prominently might want to check out JHAG Mad Madame. I was expecting this to smell similar but it wasn’t even in the same neighborhood. I would compare Gris Dior to Mizensir’s For Your Love, which I also can not stand. I did order my small bottle off of eBay so there’s a chance it’s not authentic. I will sniff it in store and delete my review if it’s inaccurate.

This is my 3rd fragrance from the line, and my 4th designer frag, the rest of my 70+ collection being Niche, and I have to say this line has really surprised me. I am loving every fragrance I have tried from the line. This is ever so slightly feminine leaning due to the rose, but I personally don't care, I love it, and I would term it as 100% unisex, actually I'd go so far as to say that this is an any weather, any gender, any occasion fragrance, it is sublime.

I took my chances and blind bought the 250ml bottle as I regretted not buying it for Ambre Nuit, and I have zero regrets, and when this is finished, I'll probably buy another 250ml alongside 250ml of Ambre Nuit. This fragrance (like the others I've tried from the line) has a gorgeous scent bubble that is persistent, and hovers around me within what I'd say about an arms length or more, or around me, and leaves a gorgeous hint of sillage that is ever so graceful, and elegant that makes people wonder where is the gorgeous smell coming from,

I wore this to the gym, and I kept on getting lovely whiffs of varying hints from this, alongside the bubble or aura that hovers around me. This is probably the easiest fragrance I own to wear, and puts a big smile on my face, it's longevity is also impressive, I've not let it settle since I bought it, and keep on refreshing a spritz on me every 5-6 hours, not because it has departed, no but because I'm being greedy and want more of this lush smell. I've been wearing it since it arrived about 20 hours ago. I would hazard a guess that this would die down to a good skin scent maybe after 8 hours or so, and then persist as such for a good several hours more. I will update this at a later date when I know more from it's performance, but it is no slouch, and at the same time is so inoffensive, it is office safe, and yet would still shine at a formal or relaxed event.

There is a good reason why Dior consider this iconic, and it is really deserved to be so, this is so good it might just actually be my signature scent, and topple the likes of Initio Side Effect/OfG and in my books puts my Creed collection to shame.

Don't miss out on this one, give it a go, FB and blind buy safe for anyone and everyone.

Enjoy, stay safe, and God bless you all and your loved ones :)

Smells familiar - specifically like Galop d'Hermes' leathery rose.

Whispers even at close range - the big bottle would be necessary. Those comparing this to monsters like Cuir Amethyste must have smelled this in an earlier version - this is so sheer I had to spray it on skin because the blotter smelled only of paper.

For this kind of money - get Galop. Even the refill, dabbed from the bottle, would have a greater impact than this.

Tested at Dior 8/23.

I can’t fathom the hype for this. Must be a skin chemistry and scent palate reaction.

For me it’s just meh. Some weird molecular faintly woody scent with light dry patchouli - which is both monotonous and uncomfortable in the nose. A very Chanel-like treatment of said patchouli but I get no rose or anything else of note. It’s a scrubber.

The “reminds me of” section is a surprise. I have about 5 scents listed and none are anything like this one. A true testament to how we all smell things differently/skin chemistry.

I will stick with my Paris-Paris edt which performs better than this edp and has more complexity and interest.

Maybe I’m not getting all the notes (numerous tests across seasons, all the same) - will rehome the nearly full 5ml spray .

I am fairly confident I have “Le nouveau” version of this. I got a sample from a Dior vendor in Selfridges London, so it’s real. Not marketed as the “new look” of course. I find it unisex, but ever so slightly leaning feminine because of the strong citrus/rose accord. And I get the jasmine and sandalwood. The moss grows more prominent as it dries down. The patchouli comes through after that, but it’s a delicate patchouli - if such a thing exists. This is a nice chypre. But I wouldn’t spend $500 on it in a million years.

Definitely not for me. On my skin it took on a Raid-like roach spray smell mixed with some roses. There was something that was just too perfume-y about this perfume, like I walked into a macys and was sprayed every sales associate with all different types of perfumes. I couldn’t wait to scrub it off.

This is an interesting scent. It's very French in style, especially the patchouli drydown. When I first tried it I thought it was far too feminine with the rose up top, but an hour or so into the drydown it really turns into what I'll call a bit of a vintage/old school bit of French perfumery. Classy and elegant. The scent, on my skin, is truly a patchouli / sandalwood / moss scent with a supporting note of rose in the background (after the first hour). I'd say it's very unisex, leaning even masculine in the drydown.

Longevity for me is a good 7-9 hours with moderate projection for 3 hours before settling back in to the skin. No performance issues for me.

A 9.0/10 for me. It's a great, upscale scent for more formal occasions in cooler weather. Suit or a blazer. Perfect for the office or a night out, even. Smelled Gris Montaigne years ago and my 2023 Gris Dior smells (to my recollection) exactly the same.

It’s insane how this perfume litteraly smells grey. For those who don’t know, gris means grey. I’m extremely surprised to see that a lot of people think this leans feminine. I know a girl who hates feminine scents on men and she said this smells extremely masculine. And I agree ! To me this is really masculine. As for the fragrance, qu’on not really fan of it, it’s pretty oldschool. Fits classic men of 40+.

This is a perfect blend of an oriental rose fragrance that is all rounded and can be worn at any season. It reminds of Dior’s Absolutely Blooming Bouquet and Mancera’s Roses Vanille had a baby. Highly recommended.

I can't be the only one who gets Parma violet sweets on initial spray?

Not a violet in sight in the notes either!

The rose & oakmoss are prominent notes. To me, it's the perfect blend of confidence & subtleness in a bottle. There's an "effortlessness" about it while still being sophisticated. Many others have said it reminds them of someone who "has it all together" and I agree.. it evokes a calm, cool, collected vibe.

This is good! I can’t do patchouli anymore but this is one of the very few fragrances I can wear with patchouli in it. I can see myself wearing this for a night out in the fall or winter. It’s elevated and classy. The oakmoss and rose combo is unique. I can see myself getting a small bottle of this.

This smells very elegant and sophisticated. Something I would expect to smell in the city at an event or casually at a bar. This can be worn all year around in any situation. Longevity is good on me, about 6 hours. Projection is about an arms length and feels just right.

The fragrance is not bad but I feel like it’s hyped more than it deserves. Not my cup of tea though

Got a chance to try and purchase this juice in Paris (also in such a short amount of sniffing time) and I immediately loved it. It smells expensive, well blended and captivatingly beautiful. Imagine a rich & noble stylish lady strolling around the city, she must be wearing this.
The projection lasts 8 - 12 hours on my body but it stays like 2-3 days on my clothes.

A classic indeed.

It’s the first and only designer fragrance that I purchased. I got it from Neiman Marcus where they have the very last 15oz decanter bottle with the same price as the 8.5oz so I thought it’s a great deal. Also, I love the scent in an instant. It’s classy, unique, and high quality with smoothness. It was a little troublesome to find tools and bottles to decant tho. Extremely love the scent but the thing that turn me off is the performance. Only last 4-6 hours (6 hours is the max) with intimate projection. It’s very expensive with such performance. Since I decanted it already from the huge bottle, I need to carry the small decant with me whenever I’m wearing it. I guess I wasn’t wrong to stay away from designer brands even with the private collection. Cannot have expectations to their performance. I’m ok with weaker projections but just care a lot about longevity because I don’t want to carry perfumes with me to reapply or I smell nothing after few hours. I will keep avoiding designer brands.

I just tried a sample today… more than 12 hours and still smelling.. i think smell really good, chill and very sophisticated the perfect fragrance for a business woman, a CEO.

This is INSANE on rainy days. The damp weather makes it truly bloom. Wearing this while taking care of my roses in the garden and I am in love.

i dont know if my nose is all fucked up, but this smells like a boring soap to me? its not bad or unpleasant, but very boring, linear slightly sweet soapy scent

Gris is a beautiful delicate impression of Bottega Veneta which use to be my signature scent. Gris is smooth , a little sweet and mostly earthy and clean due to the patchouli and oakmoss. Gris has an old school feel with a modern twist in my opinion the oakmoss and patchouli combination make it feel dated or may I say sophisticated and classic .It’s not like all the other generic perfumes on the market. It portrays a minimalist elegance as someone already mentioned.The new marketing on this is silly in my opinion , as well as it has been around for many years . It was always a unisex scent just like most niche perfumes are . I find it definitely leans feminine but like any scent it can be worn by both genders .GRIS is a very delicate scent. Not loud ,nor does it make a statement ! However it’s a great signature scent and can only be smelled if one comes close.

It's not what I expected it to smell like since I bought this online. I rarely use perfume with earthy notes bc I think of it as old ppl fragrance. This perfume smells like that but milder and also sharp.

What made me like it is after hours of wearing it the scent will turn to powdery like but not musk type of powdery. Its seriously beautiful and unique.

A beautiful blend of patchouli and light rose with oakmoss and amber lingering in the background for added depth. The scent, bottle, and color all represent someone who is both modern and timeless, elegant and laidback, fashion forward and down to earth.

This has become a favorite of mine. I love applying the scent fresh out of the shower and it grows even more beautiful as it settles. The longevity and sillage are amazing. Others will notice it, but it’s not overwhelming. I always receive compliments and get asked what I’m wearing when I put on Gris Dior.

OMMGG, I am a big fan of chypre and THIS CHYPRE IS THE SEXIEST most modern I HAVE EVER SMELLED. I DONT THINK THERE IS ANYTHING SIMILIR TO THIS .NOWAY

Clean and noble scent, it has abit of a cold and haughty feel to it, and it can work in just about any situation, day or night. A dewy rose with an earthy depth from oakmoss and patchouli. Unisex, but leaning feminine. I think of minimalist elegance and luxury when I smell it. I also think of swanky grey-colored corporate settings. Longevity is fantastic, sillage is comfortably moderate.

I received a lovely little replica bottle of this when I purchased Jules from Dior.com (which I adore). I have to marvel at this piece of modern perfumery. I can't decide if its for a 14 year old girl who lives in Beverly Hills or rich grande dame in Dallas. It straddles Dior's world - major mass appeal, and timeless luxury. Its as if a bouquet of gorgeous cool blossoms from the most expensive flower shop on the Avenue Montaigne had a baby with a Costco sized bag of Skittles. I can't decide whether I adore it or loath it. Would I wear it lavishly? ABSOLUTELY.

A first impression: Gris Dior (2017) feels very much like Van Cleef & Arpel's gorgeous Moonlight Patchouli (2016), but Gris is more blended and slicker, slightly sweeter (less dry) and maybe a bit more feminine (young-ish female). Still quite unisex.

This is great stuff. Classy yet fun, understated but distinct, smells quality. I wouldn't mind if women around me smelled like this. Wouldn't mind it one bit.

Beautiful airy rose and patchouli hint of oakmoss well VC&A Moonlight Patchouli in different brand and bottle !

Quite feminine suede-y rose opening, dewy and sweet, soon revealing a patchouli amber base mimicking a oak moss vibe. To my nose it feels a like a modernized lighter take on a rose chypre. I'm not really getting the grey/gris vibe it is going for as it is quite bright and sweet. It feels appropriate for a younger women in her late 20s early 30s perhaps. Not bad, but after smelling Heeley's Hippie Rose, I have yet to find anything that compares in the neo-chypre genre.

Sampled this and quickly assumed this perfume as ok nothing impressive but this one grew on me. It’s very inoffensive, unisex but leans slightly towards feminine. I found ‘Gris the perfect name as I gets the grey from the woody scent when it dries down and a hint of sweetness in the most elegant way that almost feels generic… but don’t get me wrong after a few hours I keep sniffing myself and always get back to it more than I expected. It’s giving 20s or 30s women in a chic black fit with shiny metallic details and chunky designer shoes. Now I totally get why they chose Jenna Ortega to be the ambassador if you are above 20 and fancy Wednesday and her styles go for it!! It’s not a WOW perfume, suitable as a go-to scent to wear in the office or indoor, people will notice but definitely not nausea inducing, perfect for a gloomy day, evening wear but the sillage is not good so not for a party night. Spray harder than usual 2 times one wrist otherwise it will become skin scent in 1 hour or so. I usually wear unisex perfume so this one is a 8.5-8.75/10 for me (if I love it from the first notes I will give a9.25). If you like floral sweet vanilla scents I can totally get why you don’t like it, just does not have the traits of a signature scent and unable to make statement, but it’s a people pleaser for you circle of friends or the special person who sticks around you the most he/she’s gonna love it as well~

I just tried this in the Dior shop! Wow! It’s super nice, leaning feminine! It’s a rose but just a subtle rose, very airy and light. However this fragrance is light, it’s long lasting on my skin! After 22 hours from first sprays I stil smelled it when I woke up! Really nice fragrance , not overrated in any way!

Very nice. If I’d never smelled Bottega Veneta, I’d probably have fallen in love with this immediately. To me they’re very similar, except where Bottega Veneta’s smooth, osmanthus-like, suede accord makes it very warm and approachable, Gris’s rosy patchouli makes it less friendly, a little sharper, a bit more austere, a bit more gris (if you will). Though this feels much cooler and more sheer, and the patchouli isn’t anywhere near as pervasive, I actually don’t think there’s a whole lot of daylight between this and Coco Mademoiselle.

I have a mini bottle with a dabber, which I generally don’t prefer, as I feel like many perfumes are best experienced when sprayed. However there’s some kind of white musk in Gris’ drydown that nauseates me, so I was actually glad I hadn’t sprayed it on for once. The projection is very strong, a drop or 2 on each wrist was more than plenty for me because of that musk, which I did not care for.

This perfume introduced me to oakmoss five years ago, and its combination with the rose and patchouli gives me a warm and cool effect that I love. A simple trio that works well with the name and makes a sophisticated perfume. It will never leave my collection as it is a great favorite. I personally wear it in winter, on days or moments when I want to give an elegant, soft but not warm touch, so more for formal occasions or outfits. Medium performance but forgiven thanks to the really good scent; it is anyway balanced, neither too much nor too little— a perfect little touch of je ne sais quoi, of elegance, a perfect little grey. Try it if you have never done it before!

A cool gray rose with shadow gray sepal. Laid back linear hazy floral that actually does invoke the color gray. Unassuming, chic, effortless. Aloof, mysterious, this scent has a secret. If a young Lauren Bacall was a fragrance, this would be her. Becomes a skin scent almost immediately. However, antithetically, this skin scent wafts quietly into a room, sits in the back, and silently magnetizes.

Absolutely gorgeous. Smells like nothing I ever smelled before. Luxurious and yum. I normally despise all things rose, but here u don't really detect it other than a sweetish background to the moss and patchouli.

I just received it straight from Dior.com ... where have I been without this perfume all my life? If "Happy Dream" had a scent, this would be it. I can't emphasize enough how much I love this perfume. It is a wow-factor for sure. For a reference, if you love Bottega Veneta perfume, you are going to ADORE this one.

First things first. I have to specify that I absolutely DESPISE chypres. They are at the very top of my fragrance category dislikes list. And patchouli is literally my most hated note. I cannot stand patchouli AT ALL but yet……I love this. When I first smelled the nozzle of my sample, I was convinced I would hate it. I was CERTAIN I would hate it, even. But it was love at first sniff. This is a very cold, clean and serious fragrance; I think it suits its name very well. Very well groomed. It really does smell gray. It’s almost medicinal and bitter at first, but the patchouli is very saccharine and softens it up very well, whilst the rose is almost baby powder-y. It’s like eating candy after you’ve just lost a tooth, but in the best way possible. I would say it’s mysterious and very classy and elegant, and also very very out of the ordinary. I for some reason associate it with the Matrix series. It just smells like it SO MUCH due to its industrial, monochrome, long black jacket and stern eyes energy.
As a gothic, french lady…..I can only love this.
It has great sillage in the first hour or so but quickly becomes a skin scent. It’s very clean and unisex and I imagine it being great for any season. Longevity is very good though ! I can smell it on myself hours and hours later and it clings onto clothes like that type of chocolate foil wrapping that clings onto your fingers after you’re done unwrapping it (if you get what I mean)
Not a safe blind buy at all as it is EXTREMELY (and when I say EXTREMELY, I mean E X T R E M E L Y) unique and I am not sure I will ever get a full bottle of this as the price is a little high for its pretty disappointing performance but……who knows….

I do like this fragrance for specific occasions. I would wear it in the fall, in the evening, when I’m feeling like taking a walk down an old woodland path full of autumn foliage and crisp air. It’s definitely got me re-living the magic of the Infamous “Midnight Poison” that was sadly discontinued. It’s probably quite a nice fragrance for reading mystery novels and watching film noir.

i'm very familiar with both gris dior and montaigne. i think the perfume i have recommended the most in my life is gris dior and for all the eight reasons. i personally have an awfully hard time with rose, 95% of roses turn jammy on my skin and i'm not too crazy about the scent of rose flower to begin with, so usually when a fragrance features rose predominantly, i CANNOT smell anything else even though it might be the most complex and beautiful scent on earth. this is an all-year-round masterfully blended rose patchouli and a cold modern chypre. i find the comparison with bottega edp quite accurate, although gris dior does not feature leather (or at least on Fragrantica), it does kinda smell like it. i also find gris dior a more unisex and badass version of annick goutal tenue de soirée with less iris and more earthy touches. gris dior smells like a cold earthy leather with masterfully created flowers in the background; it lasts a long time and is truly unisex which is why i recommend it to everyone.

This a linear scent.
Upon initial application it reminded me of mouth wash like Florida Water until the dry down, what I found lacking was the lavender Florida water has which makes Florida water more tolerable.
The silage lacks which living in a tropical climate, that makes it a selling point for me personally, The longevity is nothing to write home about.
I much preferred Lucky by Dior, a truly girly scent.
To my nose, this is a unisex scent which leans masculine.
I wouldn't want to spray too much because the powder would become suffocating.
I tried this on my husband, mixed with his man musk, it was tolerable. He has way better frags. For women who prefer girly, feminine scents, this is a hard pass. (Purchased from Dior website) directly.
Hard pass.

Spring Fall Scent: 5/10 I get a lot of rose and some woodiness in the dry down, for me this definitely leans feminine. The scent itself is unoffensive and safe. Sillage: 3/10 Longevity 4,5/10

I’ve been layering Gris Dior body cream with La Fill de Berlin and it’s quite a spectacular combination .

Gris is a gentle, innofensive woody, earthy fragrance with subtle powderyness and rose in the dry down. It is unisex but leans a little feminine in my opinion. Worth sampling in my opinion.

This has a sweet, spicy vibe similar to Spicebomb, but this has fresh cleanliness to it. This to me smells like a combination of Spicebomb, Nuit D'Issey Polaris, and Musk Therapy married and had a baby. There's a lot of woodiness that comes into play once it dries down. This fragrance performs nicely, and I believe this could be interesting.

If this and Gris Montaigne are the same, why does fragrantica have different notes listed? I just came across an old decant of this so I put some on. Definitely feminine but very pretty.
The strawberry rose combination is out of this world good in the open. Beyond that It gets earthy and the patchouli and moss kick in. In the deep drydown I'm getting wood shavings like a pencil made of a good quality wood. The rose is still there, hanging on for dear life until the end. Very very pretty.
Great scent for a woman ♀️

this is a very polite scent, I’ve tried it many times now and I fail to see anything special or unique about it, and its also lacking the addictive quality that makes me wanna keep smelling something. Maybe its just not my style, and yeah people are gonna hate me for this 😂 I’m sorry I really did try to like it! Its lovely but it doesnt stand out of a crowd, and frankly a tad bit too airy to be a good projector

Gris Dior was a blind buy for me, one that sent me on a quest for my La Collection Privée signature scent. I was, in a word, underwhelmed with the first spray. I let it sit while I added Oud Isaphan to my collection, which triggered my love for most scents oud. I discovered an addiction for Ambre Nuit, which became my signature scent, one of many signatures that I have since collected. So with Dior’s current massive promotion of Gris Dior, I decided to give it a whirl once again, and oh my, am I smitten! The rose coupled with sandalwood are olfactory glory, reminding me of a walk on a rainy day through botanic gardens where one is bombarded with the floral and woody mélange of a rose garden. Maybe the lesson here is that sometimes you have to give scents time to mature….

Gris Dior is a truly a “grey” scent. it’s a gentle, woody, earthy fragrance that has sweetness from the rose. then a matronly powder gets added on the dry down which sort of chokes me out and I don’t like it. definitely leans feminine, bit too much for me to wear. projection is mild even right after spraying and it quickly becomes a skin scent. the skin scent has great longevity though.

I see Belle from Beauty and the Beast wearing this. or a grandma lol. it’s a melancholic, dreary rose.

Unlike Ambre Nuit, which smells on me like rose soap, this one is a wonderful orchestra of patchouli and wood. I can't stand powdery nor rose fragrances, but this one has an addictive quality to it that makes me wanna dig my nose in it. This is the one! Also helps that the sillage isn't crazy, similar to Mugler's Alien EDP. Would have never went for it in the store, but I recommend getting a tester to try it at home on a cool spring night.

I'm getting a lot of fresh scents coming off of this one! Super elegant and classy, makes me feel like a boss woman. The blend of patchouli, rose and moss with the amber almost leaves a candied and sweet dry down on your skin which makes you smell so luxurious. I'm usually into gourmand fragrances but this perfume is divine.

Coming back with a new review.

It is a very modern take on a chypre fragrance. You smell moss and patchouli but there is an underlying candied sweetness from the rose. It is barely there, but it is there and it adds the modern factor to the perfume. I believe I smell leather as well - which is probably what makes others compare it to Moonlight Patchouli (which is A LOT heavier).
I imagine this as a rainy day scent. It is wearable - I don't think this is something you hide in the closet for special occasions, but this is a perfume that can make a statement everyday, even though it doesn't feel heavy or obnoxious.

The only time I ever feel like wearing this is when it’s raining and miserable and grey outside. The rose is prominent on first spray but it’s very soft and, on my skin, it fades to leave a powdery, soapy and clean scent. It reminds me very much of Replica’s Bubble Bath, which is more soapy, and JHAG’s Lady Vengeance, which is heavier on the rose. This is a very grown up, elegant scent and considering I don’t love rose or patchouli notes, this works for me. I’m not a heavy sprayer so I don’t get much projection from this. Overspraying would probably choke me out due to how powdery it is so I quite like it as a skin scent. I can’t see myself reaching for it enough to justify a full bottle but I would get a decant for those days when I feel like it.

I have tested this a few times now. In the opening I smell a lot of citrus and lemon. The dry down is earthy patchouli and vetiver. Gris Dior is along the same lines as coco Mademoiselle but lighter.

This is a skin scent on me. Not a safe blind buy at all. Woody powdery scent. Basically no sillage on projection. I did quite a few sprays. I had a tester for reference

Smoky, woody, a little sweet. Reminds me of a cross between Maison Margiela By the Fireplace and YSL Opium. Masculine leaning, moderate sillage.

Bought this for my wife, but it wasn’t her taste… Luckily, I absolutely love it and honestly believe I’ll wear this often!

It’s gorgeous, clean, and different than most men’s “fresh” fragrances. I love it.

So elegant, sophisticated, beautiful scente. My signature fragrance and my most complemented one... 💜

Weirdly, in a good way. This to me smells like Parma Violets. Which I loved having as a kid growing up. Quite nostalgic.

No idea why, but this smells exactly like Chanel Chance Eau Fraîche on my skin. Nice, but too expensive for what it actually is. Safe buy for an office setting.

Similar to 'Rendez-vous à Paris' by Montale
Heavy floral, leaning feminine.

This is unisex fragrance, I wont say I love it cuz I don’t, but it is very good as an everyday fragrance especially in the work place. It reminds me money, it smells a little like the money paper. It is fresh and light. The fragrance is a bit linear during the day. Not a safe blind buy.

I don’t usually see after unisex frags, but this one I can say I enjoy wearing because of the rose and the citruses that convinced me regardless of the reviews that were confident this was feminine…Gris Dior is what I thought MFK L’homme A la rose would be .

Very light rose with some earthy notes and greenness. Doesn't smell dated but I find it quite light. Unisex and likeable, a pretty safe choice.

i love grey so i bought a sample. i sprayed it on paper and at first didn't like it. old fashioned, i thought, uninteresting. BUT a few days later, tried it on my skin and admit i was wrong. it's really quite delightful. the wood note transforms the rose. there's no cloying or old fashioned drag. the patchouli is quiet. the rose sings. as 'grey' it is balanced, tranquil, not melancholy. i guess you can call it polite, but manners have their place. this one is polite but then goes back to her studio, her garden, her art. very good. i might drop for the bottle ...

Wow, I love it for the first time I sprayed it on my wrist.

I have it only the sample and I really want to buy the full size after the whole night used it. However, due to the high price, maybe I need to saving first.
Since I love floral-musky smell, this fragrance made it a bit unique (but still not so unique) since I also find a bit mixed with woody since the beginning. But, it makes the fragrance luxurious and aesthetic.
Furthermore, it made me want always sniff my wrist! It made me calm..

And now I understand why the name is 'grey'. It's because you can capture the greyness of the perfume when you use it.

A fresh, classy, wonderfully aromatic rose. The oakmoss and patchouli bring the slightest tang into the mix, almost marine in quality. If Delina was too sweet and jammy, this fragrant rose might be the one for you.

I am lucky that for whatever reason my skin holds on to rose notes particularly well, so I get decent longevity with this.

The dry down is so powdery. Definitely not what i like !

Grey mountains capped with snow, on the loftiest cliffside there lays a solemn aloof rose frozen into fractals and without the knowledge of time. Armies of old march through valleys, and merchants through ancient mountain passes, still the rose remains unfazed, undiscovered, and undisturbed.

Dense clouds shield her from the suns gaze, crisp air flows through the valley welcoming seasons change, yet still the rose is unwavering. A cliffside unreachable by any other stands the test of time...the rose patiently awaits the coming of spring, so that she will thaw and be able to show her beauty, it was not meant to be.

She waits knowing no-one will come, her petals finally fall and she is at peace.


This is what fragrance is for, to evoke imagery, tell a story and feel emotions especially in a world so ever evolving. Do Not Blind Buy!

As an avid lover of the colour grey, I would say this really is an embodiment of gris/grey
Very non offensive scent that is extremely versatile

Another reviewer has written:

It smells like you just walked into a women’s beauty section of a high end department store

And I can't explain this scent any better. It absolutely smells just like that. So much so it triggers Olfactory memories for me.

I blind bought (as I always do these days) and this is not a disappointment. It's what I'd consider a safe fragrance for any occasion. I just wish (as usual with Dior) that performance was better.

I'm quite new to perfumes (yet my collection is growing everyday) but I have smelled my fair share of them in the past few weeks, and let me just say: this had been my absolute favourite, I have asked for my family's opinions as well and they agree that it smells fantastic. It lasts very well on my skin , more than 8 hours, and it definitely has some sillage (I have been told people could smell it when I walked into the room, but that it isn't too strong) It's such a fresh and elegant smell, and I will be using it as my signature scent. Bit pricey though, that's the only downside I've found to this scent!

Light pretty rose. It’s nice but not unique. I would call this an everyday Rose, or a light scent to spray on before going to bed.
I get less then an hour of noticeable wear. Darn!!! I’ll have to try some layering.

Overall - light projection, pretty, plain. Not a “must have”
Pricey - paying for the name and packaging.

I think it's perfectly nice, but it wasn't what I was after. The scent profile is rather polite; I was hoping for more sourness/ sharpness from the rose, moss, and patchouli.

It is fresh, refined, and has an "updated classic" feel. I also detected some watery notes - fresh, not salty.

3/5

Sounds like Sisley 2, only Sisley 2 is more fresh and sonorous.

I like to pour it on money papers in my wallet then pass the money to others. It smells elegant, fresh printed money paper. Some days I feel that I need to smell it, so I always have a decant in my bag. It opens your eyes if you are bored, if you are waiting. When I am surrounded by a crowd (big class or something) I put some to “wake up”….

I finally got my nose on this. It's beautiful. Clean and mossy but feminine. It's comforting and dry and so gorgeous. I want to smell like this all the time.

Edit: cold, rainy day masterpiece. The word melancholy comes to mind but in a very cozy way. Love this juice.

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I'm just gonna stick to what it makes me feel. The dry-down makes me feel calm and peaceful.
Didn't like the opening since it smells very dated to me, but the dry-down is more than worth it.

This one is great mixture ingredients. Quite elegant for every day everyday perfume

This one is nice. Quite elegant everyday perfume. It is nothing special though and I find it quite generic for what it does. Bottega Veneta or Moonlight Patchouli are very similar and I believe better choices than Dior Gris.

Rose Oakmoss Patchouli Bergamot Cedar. Quite aromatic. Getting a bit of a cedar shavings vibe. Someone in comments below said ‘oregano’, and I am totally getting it. Don’t get any sweetness. Not particularly rose forward. I guess this is what ‘grey’ might smell like.

This scent just resonates with me. It’s simple and elegant. Smells clean without smelling like a boring fresh scent. Perfectly balanced, tasteful and neutral. A little bit vintage, very french chic. For some reason it makes me think of the smell of a luxury hotel room, it smells kind of soapy to me. Such a graceful scent.

I received a sample a couple of months ago and started wearing it for the first time last week. After a few wears, well, I am disappointed... Very strong citrusy woody opening, quite masculine on me and I would not even appreciate it on a man actually, it has this dusty quality and is rather weak in both projection and lasting power.
I am relieved I don't like it considering the price tag. It's not bad and for people who love it I think it's a good everyday, elegant fragrance, but not for me!

8/10

This smells like a Guerlain classic Mitsuoko.
It is simpler and less feminine than Mitsuoko.
This has a very nice patchouli and mossiness accord, and a light jammy rose. It's well blended, so no note or patchouli really stand out.
I got a complimentary 7 ml from Dior with a purchase. But this is too feminine for me, will give to a girl friend.

عطر هاي كلاس
لأصحاب الذوق الرفيع 👌
مودتي

My first one from the Prive collection. Smells very clean and interesting. Has a touch of rose. It’s powdery and delicate but last long on the skin. Projects in the first 1-2hours. Good everyday option.

Ok so this is my first time wearing this and I still don't know how to feel about it but I think I smell oregano in it? I'm so confused.

Very beautiful fresh opening with bright bergamots and soft rose. It progresses with patchouli and oakmoss. No sweetness or unnecessary funk. This is so inviting. This is a more alluring version of chanel coco madmosille that could be worn by both men and women.

Very strong bergamot opening that emphasizes the oak. smells like walking through a cedar and oak forest and then while traveling you enter a rose garden. beautiful smell. not sweet at all.

This is one of the most sophisticated fragrances I ever had the chance to smell, so elegant, classy, luxurious, and definitely not for your average Joe. This is a fragrance for the people who stand out and got their life together. The rose & bergamot combination here is stunning.

Longevity it's really good, it lasts 8h on my skin.

10/10

This is definitely a sophisticated nose fragrance. It's not your typical Sephora fare. This is quality, luxury, dripping in wealth. So so so gorgeous. It's a bit powdery, lightly sweet, and reminds me of an English rose garden after rain drinking Earl Grey eating scones with clotted cream and jam. "Gris" means gray. It's very fitting to brighten things up on a gloomy day and works beautifully in humidity. All around inoffensive and beautiful. A stunner from the Privee line.

محبين الورد
انت مدعون لتجربة هذه الايقونة من ديور
الورد الجاف مع الاخشاب والباتشولي
لمسة ابداع في قلب زجاجة
الاداء رائع للعطر
صفقة ممتازة
يصلح للجنسين بكل تاكيد
عطر هادئ و انيق اراه مناسب للسيدات في عشاء فاخر او حفلة مسائية
واراه مناسب ايضا للرجال المتانقين كمن يذهب الى عمله ببدلة وربطة عنق متانقة او خارج الى عشا في سهرة مسائية
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Blind buy after falling for the reviews and since I love rose I went ahead and got it ( I don’t like patchouli but still give it a go) well it turn out I also discovered I’m not a fan of the oakmoss, it’s something about that combo that doesn’t sit well with my chemistry, it’s going to be a pass for me I’m just glad I got the small bottle

It’s lovely… but it’s not for me. As someone who adores a citrus-rose-patchouli combo, I anticipated being obsessed with this one. One spritz and I was like, “gorgeous but no thank you!”

Perfume is wild. I understand why people love this. I wish I did. To my nose/on my skin it leans SUPER mature rose/moss, I get the earthiest side of patchouli, and no levity. Gris, for me, is a heavy cloak of grey instead of a bright cloudy day. Super elegant but like wearing my grandma’s couture… you know?

But I respect it!!!

Bummed because this has all the ingredients for a love story but I just haven’t met my Dior match yet.

Anyway, I hope it smells better for you! Good luck!

It’s in the same vein as coco mademoiselle but a bit more elevated. Nothing ultra special but a staple in most collections nonetheless and for good reason- it’s extremely likable and easy to wear for anyone.

The only fragrance that has been following me since my teenage years. Gris Montaigne is timeless and sophisticated, it is a modern Rose Chypre that is quite linear, the rose is perfectly blended with patchouli and oak moss, which delivers a dry tick and Eau de rose experience, like water droplets on pink rose petals. Parisian Dandy vibe, with a good performance!

Wow, this smells of luxurious rose, woody. It's so beautiful and well designed. This is one of my favorite scents

Feeling SEXY

I have written a few reviews over the years, but it is rarely that I just wanna write: "This fragrance makes me feel sexy". It is a 'freshier' version of Noir de Noir (due to the Oakmoss & Bergamot), but the creamy sweetish rose is still in the center of this wonderful parfume.
The fragrance is wonderfully crafted and perfectly balanced. It is elegant and rafined and makes me feel sexy and adored, even in an empty room. Were it not for the price, Gris Dior would be a best-seller.

Thank you Monsieur Demachy for it.

This was my first introduction to the Maison Christian Dior line, after trying Montale's Dark Purple many years ago because it smelt horrible on me (it smelt like floor cleaner on my skin smelling it from bottle it smelt lovely but on my skin not so much), this fragrance had similar notes to it but well this was a blind purchase, but unlike Dark Purple this actually wound working well as the rose smells dirty (in the after the rainfall kind of smell) is how I can place it, it doesn't punch you in the face it's very classy, yet subtle on me and part of me wished I'd got a bigger bottle now because this one grew on me very slowly.

I get a good amount of sillage around arms length but when the wind blows I suspect others get hints of it too, lasts around 3-6 on me, depending on how many sprays I apply beforehand. But I'd say this is a classy scent but not too showy in that you can wear this and feel confident as well while not making people feel wary of your presence.

The best way I can describe it is - it doesn’t smell like sherbet but it feels like it. Gris Dior is lightly sweet and floral, and powdery in an almost effervescent way. There’s definitely some rose but it’s not overwhelming. Although they’re quite different, I feel like it has a similar vibe to Chloé Nomade EDP - probably because of the oakmoss. I really like it!

It took me way too long to get my nose on this. A grey fragrance in every sense of the word. It's a gender neutral, year round, any occasion well rounded fragrance. Very unique blend of earthy notes, rose and bergamot. A little sweet but not overly so. I could see myself wearing this in the dead of winter as well as in this hot Louisiana weather. Thankfully, I don't get that vintage feel that many describe.

I absolutely adore Gris Dior.
It has the classiest scent, very clean and powdery but a beautiful sharp rose.
I only liked this until I bought the body cream and this has elevated the scent beyond all expectations. My whole house smells of this fragrance when I layer it, people stop me and ask what I'm wearing and I find it uplifting in the best possible way. None of my other fragrances have gotten a look in recently. I just can't put this one down.

Not quite what I expected when looking up the notes. I thought it'd be like Noir de Noir, or Rose Noir (both are patchouli/rose), but they're nothing alike.

The patchouli here is clean and subtle, not the dirty/earthy/sweaty kind you find in Mugler Angel. Maybe it's the oakmoss, there's a dusty/soapy quality to this frag. The rose reminds me of dried salty plum in an antique chinese pharmacy.

Overall, it's a light fragrance and stays close to the skin. Not bad but definitely overrated, I'd not recommend given the $$$ price tag.

I bought Gris Dior while on vacation in Rome and it couldn't be more appropriate. There is this ancient memory to the smell, something that has happened centuries ago but you can still feel it now. Very, very elegant and refined, exuding power but is also calm, like it knows the world.
I can smell all the notes intertwined, there is rose, but also bergamot, patchouli and oakmoss, blended beautifully.

The scent of Gris Dior fits the name, it is the perfect scent to pair with a gloomy (grey) day. Delicate and sophisticated, this is not for someone who wants to make a statement with their fragrance, but rather a scent for someone who prefers an intimate fragrance. Pleasant and safe to wear anywhere, but very faint. Does not resemble authentic oakmoss which is common where I live, Gris Dior smells airy, clean and very shampoo-ish (in a good way), it is a watery, earthy rose scent.

In my imagination this is the rose perfume that Belle would wear from Beauty and the Beast.

The SA from Dior boutique told me this is their best seller and I’m not surprised why. The scent itself is not unique. Feminine and elegant. It smells exactly like the notes listed in the perfume pyramid. It leaves a lovely scented trail. I imagine that this is going to be a compliment getter.

Wow! Wow! Wow! and Wow again!

Never in my life have I smelled something so beautiful. This is the most perfect blend of rose, patchouli and bergamot. The only downside is that whenever I wear this, I look rather crazy sniffing my wrist constantly because this thing is like a drug for me.

Absolutely beautiful. I don't think any review here can do justice to how amazing this smells. Drop everything you're doing and rush to your nearest department store to try this.

What a mesmerizing blend!! Rose, patchouli, bergamot, woods, something slightly spicy but not in a sweet way, more like black pepper spicy. There’s a zesty/soapy aspect to this fragrance that drives me crazy (in a good way), I cannot stop smelling my hand!!!

What a beauty this perfume is! From top to bottom, this is an absolute pleasure to wear and I am O.B.S.E.S.S.E.D!!!!!!!

This smells refined and classy with a big dose of sexy and my goodness, do I smell good!!!

Longevity: eternal 12+ hours
Projection/Sillage: monstrous, at first, then it’s a nice scent bubble.
Price: to me, this one is worth each and every penny! And it’s back up bottle worthy too, I love it that much!
Now if only I could sniff its predecessor Gris Montaigne…

Rose and other dark spices I like it a lot
It was hyped for a while and now I know why
It’s a dark rose really interesting and hard to be treated like normal roses by men since a lot of them actually don’t wear rose based fragrances
It’s a grand release by Dior that I loved
Longevity was moderate

@curlgurl wait, you're seriously being rude to someone because they don't like a fragrance you do? What are you...six? The whole point of reviews is to review the product....and that includes reviews of all kinds and honest opinions so....I'm not sure why you're on here being rude to someone who reviewed the fragrance. Lmao.

This fragrance attracts me to buy their hand wash, lotion and cream, that’s all.

I've got another small bottle in early 2022 for travel and it smells like a ghost of the large bottle that I've got in 2019. Has it been reformulated due to a new IFRA regulations that came into effect or is it a different batch. Are they all going to be like this from now on or it's just me being unlucky with that particular bottle? I carried it home in a very cold weather, maybe it was damaged a little bit by the harsh weather, or maybe not, I don't know.
Thankfully I still have 6 large bottles in stock, which I bought in advance specifically because of upcoming IFRA list update. So far it's been my signature scent as it works equally well for all seasons. There are frags out there that are more complex and sophisticated, but none of them are so universal as Gris Dior.
I'm deeply sad that I didn't know about it at the time when it used to be a Gris Montaigne, I've heard it was less watered down as Gris Dior.

The words classy, classic, and elegant come to mind.
It's blended really well and when I blind smelled I could only pick out rose with any certainty.

Easygoing, garden fresh, crisp rose.
Leans feminine and would be excellent on a woman.
Signature scent worthy for all scenarios and weather.

Scent 7.5
Performance 7.5

@piyux Now That is a Review! Thank You! :)

The packaging is so spectacular! Very expensive perfume for 1.3 oz. But I knew I smelled this perfume before. When u have so many, u get familiar with the notes. So for me… it smells similar to TF White Pachouli. I Ike it!!!

At the risk of heresy and sacrilege, I have to report that this was a bit underwhelming. Now, please consider that I attacked this fragrance, fresh from the mailbox, with very little rest. Mere days from retrieving it from the mailbox, in fact. Because while patience may be a virtue, it is not one that I possess in abundance. That qualification being considered, my main complaint is not the scent itself (which is lovely), but the strength and projection of the fragrance. Now, the scent did take a bit of time in order to blossom on my skin. And, that's somewhat reassuring because my initial impression off the nozzle was not highly complimentary. Once it had heated up and could actually reveal the scent, I just wanted it a more bombastic and audacious version of the scent. To turn up the olfactory volume, so to speak. Gris Dior is just a demure, polite damsel of a fragrance. A lovely creature, to be certain. But, one that I wish that I could coax out of a painfully shy nature.

I simply don't get the hype around this scent. It smells so utterly cheap and boring to me, and there's a note that throws me off.

You know, only 20 years ago, before Fragrantica, before the global network we were never even thought which ingredients the perfume is consisted of … 🙂
It was just “wow”, “nice”, “meh” ..

Today it’s a big fun to read sometimes : “best oakmoss-patchouli fragrance”, “best earthy rose” etc.
C’mon guys, some of us have never even seen neither oakmoss nor patchouli 😃

Before it was like : “this woman smells heavenly” or “this is a perfume of my dreams”, “the most sensual fragrance ever”….it was all about emotions and feelings we had, sniffing the magic potion 🧪

What I want to say is - I don’t want to describe the notes here 😌 This is a PERFECT PERFUME for me 🙏🏻
It is feminine, soft, gentle, powdery, slightly sweet and very sensual … very very sensual ❤️

Please don’t get me wrong, thanks God we have our Fragrantica, which I personally love 💕
But really, we lost that feeling of which EMOTIONS, which pictures we drow in our minds while describing the fragrance…. we stuck in notes , ingredients, formulas… It is like when we see Chanel or Dior dress 👗 and, instead of admiring the color, the design and the mood it gives us, we are telling our friends the details about the fabric, way it has been sued, seams, buttons, lining, mold…
Is that all? No emotions? No fantasy? What do you feel wearing this dress? Whom do you see in the mirror?
Princess? Lady boss? Mistress?

I guess, every perfume Master would be happy to hear the answers on the questions like :
Do you feel melancholic or exited? Happy or sad? Is it warm or cold? Fizzy or fluffy? Gentle or overwhelming? Sweet or sour? Fresh? Breezy? Introvert or extrovert? Intriguing? Unique? Elegant or naughty? Calm or active?
Attractive? Sophisticated?

Perfumes are existing for something more than just to know what they are made of. I’m sure all of us are choosing the fragrance not because of ambroxan or musk, but because we love that soft and spicy feeling 😎
It is a memory, history, life, love.

Let’s talk about it?

Gris Dior is just a beautiful creation for me. Something very pleasant I want to wear and smell like always 💗

Good luck and be inspired 💋

Breezy, spicy rose, and pleasantly unisex. Quite enjoyable for the hour or two I was able to smell it on myself, but it sadly had very little lasting power on me. Found myself reaching for my bottle of Coco Noir for that same elegance to carry me through the rest of my night.

It’s everyday, all day , all night. It’s floral but it’s also perfectly masculine. 100% perfection!

Happy 2022

An earthy, fresh interpretation of roses. Although I don't like oak moss, I love the breeze it adds to this perfume. unisex Also suitable for the office. because it doesn't stink enough to bother anyone. This perfume does not exceed 3-4 hours and its spread is about half an hour. disappointing, this performance for this price.

It is nice and elegant. If I would not have Bottega Veneta Eau De Velours I would definitely keep this bottle. To me, the Gris is the diluted copy of BV Eau De Velours. The sillage and lasting power are at least three times lower. And yes, they are both perfect unisex.

It's OK. It has that cold dusty dry aspect that I don't really enjoy. And it doesn't develop or change, kinda linear on my skin.

It's a dry earthy, watery rose. I understand how some people might like it but like some other perfumes it comes off quite screechy on me. Also something about it reminds me of greasy hair with a tonne of dry shampoo in it :|
I think this is further solidifying that I do not like patchouli

I think my tastes may have changed- there’s something in this that now smells cheap. Is it the type of patchouli? Not sure - I used to wear it all the time though, there’s nothing really like it. Goes to show how our tastes change.

too rosy for me

My wife loves it…I find it OK.

Goes on watery rose…which leans more feminine. As it dries down (2 hour mark), the rose softens as the oak moss and patch come forth. Amber and woods adds depth in the background. The dry down is certainly unisex. For me, the dry down is way better than the first two hours.

Longevity is above average…almost a full work day. Projection is moderate…as this becomes a personal space frag for most of its life.

For me, I don’t want to put up with the opening for so long to get to the dry down. For my wife, she finds this signature scent worthy. The fact that it does push out that much, makes it office appropriate for her.

I sought out a decant after reading that if I love Bottega Veneta, I’d love Gris Dior. There are absolutely big similarities in smell and feel, but Gris has very apparent rose and something cold mineral and watery (i think this is how nose perceives sandalwood), whereas Bottega has jasmine and leather. For me personally, Bottega wins this particular duel, though Gris Dior is an outstanding fragrance.

My simple nose still figures out how to love it. It still didn't get along with my body chemistry, the flowers still work strong until the end, but I trace musky scent (the one that makes it smelled sour after 2hours on me). Definitely female scent and I need more time to love her.

Clean swift rose subdued by earthy oakmoss and patchouli. A distant spice to peak your interest.

The effect is wow. Self assured, wealthy but gregarious. A luxury to be around. People want to learn from you. I put this on and feel better about myself. Signature worthy and leaves a scent trail while still being modest and not overwhelming others. Well behaved and well mannered.
More than a fragrance, this is a statement of class.

Dior Gris is the epitome of class.

This is a dry scent. No sweetness at all. It smells expensive, and it's so original. I haven't really smelled anything similar to this. I think this is perfectly unisex but leans a bit more feminine. Agree with the reviewer that said this smells like expensive soap. (However, this is not soapy!)

When I smell this all I can picture is a cozy, lazy rainy day and you're cuddled in soft fluffy sheets with a cup of coffee. Yet, at the same time, I can totally see myself wearing this to an interview, or for when I want to feel like I have my shit together and I'm a boss woman. It evokes that in me.

This smells soooooo good. It reminds me of fragrance I have smelled before, but higher quality. I cannot recall which one it is.

I see reviews of guys pulling this off. Kudo's to you. This is feminine through and through.

I know what my girlfriend is getting for Valentine's day.

Gris Dior is a beautiful and chic woody chypre floral that is very easy to wear. Think Portrait of a Lady and the likes from this genre but much more elegant and gentle. It's a modern mossy woods fragrance executed with Dior's french elegance.

My signature❤❤

100% unisex, nice for all seasons. I can smell rose, oak moss with a touch of patchouli; like an expensive soap. Compatible with office, the sillage is not strong. Classic & chic are two adjectives for this perfume.
9/10