Grey Flower by Reiss bottle
Reiss

Grey Flower

3.9/5 · 29 votes Unisex 2013
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Heart notes
Base notes

Character

Longevity4.0/5
Sillage3.2/5
Day100
Night89
Fall89
Winter89
Spring44
Summer22
Our take

Grey Flower opens with sequoia and artemisia, two notes that give the first minutes a dry, resinous edge. Pimento adds a sharp heat that cuts through the red berries, so the fruit never smells sweet or candied. This opening feels brisk and upright, the kind of start that suits a cool morning walk when the air is crisp and the sidewalk is damp with fallen leaves. The frankincense in the base holds the top notes in place for hours, so the initial impression does not vanish quickly.

Green leaves and patchouli form the center, with jasmine adding a faint floral lift that stays near the skin. The musk and crystal amber in the base create a soft perimeter that stays near the body rather than reaching outward. This part of the fragrance feels grounded and earthy, fitting a quiet afternoon indoors with a sweater on, or a slow evening stroll under bare trees. The patchouli keeps the heart from feeling airy, and the amber gives it a steady, warm weight that lingers through the day.

The herbal and woody tones are dominant throughout, which makes the fragrance feel more suited to someone who prefers dry blends over bright ones. The red berries and jasmine are present but too faint to soften the resinous backbone. Anyone who dislikes a strong artemisia presence will find this composition unbalanced, since that note remains noticeable from the first spray until the end.

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