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    Side by side

    Grasse vs. G-man

    Grasse by Der Duft bottle

    Grasse

    Der Duft
    Eau de Parfum2020
    Clearly related
    G-man by Gainsboro bottle

    G-man

    Gainsboro
    Cologne1971
    New comparison

    G-man rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Grasse vs. G-man
    GrasseG-man
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumCologne
    Launched20201971
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerAnselm Skogstad
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Grasse

    Floral
    Rose
    Citrus
    Iris
    Aldehydic
    Powdery
    Fresh
    Aquatic

    G-man

    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Amber
    Musky
    Earthy
    Citrus
    Aldehydic
    Mossy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotAldehydes
    AldehydesNeroliBergamotLemonLavender
    Heart
    RoseMagnoliaJasmineLotusLavenderFig
    GeraniumFrankincenseAngelica
    Base
    IrisVanillaPatchouli
    MossLeatherVetiverMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Grasse vs. G-man
    GrasseG-man
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The aldehydes. That's the whole point. Most modern florals skip them entirely. If you've worn enough powdery roses and are ready for one with actual structure.Grasse
    This is one of those fragrances people either grew up with or can't quite place. The aldehydes hit a certain register of cool that's polarizing by design, not a flaw, just how it was built.G-man