Old Story
Alexandria FragrancesEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Old Story vs. Green Irish Tweed
Old Story rates higher with the community, while Green Irish Tweed wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Old Story | Green Irish Tweed | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2017 | 1985 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Hany Hafez | Pierre Bourdon |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Old Story
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
White Floral
Green
Citrus
Lavender
Herbal
Green Irish Tweed
Ozonic
Powdery
Aquatic
Woody
Amber
Iris
Animalic
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
NeroliLavenderPetitgrainRosemary
irislemon verbenaBergamotGalbanumMint
Heart
JasmineGeraniumGalbanumClary Sage
violet leafEgyptian GeraniumLavender
Base
AmberVetiverSandalwoodOakCedar
ambergrisOakmosssandalwoodCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Old Story | Green Irish Tweed | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Old Story delivers the lavender-forward fougère structure with clean, composed confidence. The aromatic masculinity reads as classic without feeling dated.Old Story
Here's the thing nobody tells you upfront: Cool Water and Green Irish Tweed share a certain spirit that fragrance lovers have noticed over the years. Green Irish Tweed came first.Green Irish Tweed
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Old Story | Green Irish Tweed | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | — | $26.59fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $234.49fragrancenet |
| 8.5 oz | — | $699.99fragrancenet |
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