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Paul Smith

Story (Eau de Toilette)

Perfumer: Nathalie Gracia-Cetto

2007MenModern
6.5/ 10
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Paul Smith Story Eau de Toilette is a discontinued men's fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of grapefruit and bergamot with green rose and ivy.

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Skunky's take: A card-carrying member of the fresh club.

How does it perform?

From 23 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
6.7 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage
5.5 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
5.9 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

57% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Green rose
Jasmine

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Green
  5. Synthetic
  6. Spicy
  7. Woody

What does Story (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office in equal measure, and is chosen less often for evenings and nights out.

Citrus and green notes lead at the top, while green rose and jasmine add a soft floral touch in the heart. As it settles, Haitian vetiver and cedarwood form a woody base, softened by mineral amber and musk. The overall impression is fresh, green and lightly spicy. It shares a close profile with Comme des Garçons Zero and Dunhill Century.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Grapefruit
    • Bergamot
    • Ivy
  2. First hours

    • Green rose
    • Jasmine
  3. Towards evening

    • Haitian vetiver
    • Cedarwood
    • Mineral amber

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 33%
    Summer
  • 33%
    Spring
  • 23%
    Autumn
  • 10%
    Winter
  • Daytime
    26%
  • Casual
    26%
  • Office
    26%
  • Evening
    10%
  • Nighttime
    8%
  • Sport
    5%

Least picked for nights out.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026