23 community ratings

69 Shades of Grey

UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

8.2/ 10

Community score
23 ratings

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Jo Adams 69 Shades of Grey is a unisex oriental that pairs a sweet, gourmand character with spicy and woody touches.

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Skunky's take: Plenty of people say it suits a rainy fall evening.

How does it perform?

From 23 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.9 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

8.5 /10

You will be noticed when you walk into a room.

Bottle

7.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

8.2 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

91% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Rosa centifolia Copaiba balsam Oud Vanilla Praliné Gaiac wood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental

What does 69 Shades of Grey smell like?

The scent reads as a single whole: vanilla and praliné sweetness leads, while oud and gaiac wood give it a dark, woody base. Rosa centifolia and copaiba balsam stay in the background and soften the blend, and the spice is balanced by the sweetness rather than turning sharp.

Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring far behind. In character votes it leans masculine, though feminine and modern votes make up a sizeable share too.