Fragrance comparison

Gray Shot vs Summer 1872

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 11 Oct 2026 47 ratings analysed

3 wins

Gray Shot

Pull & Bear

3.4732 votes

Rank #42,720 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Summer 1872

Alexandria Fragrances

3.7315 votes

Rank #49,130 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gray Shot takes 3 of 5 categories.

Gray Shot
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Summer 1872
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gray Shot3/5

Summer 18721/5

Ratings & consensus: Summer 1872
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gray Shot
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Gray Shot
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gray Shot

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Gray ShotPull & Bear

Summer 1872Alexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 16%Had 33%Want 51%

3.73/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%

Category winnerSummer 1872Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

25%Dislike

3%Hate

32 votes

40%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityGray Shot

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value58

Category winnerGray ShotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody90%

marine80%

green70%

aromatic60%

aquatic50%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

PetitgrainMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

SeaweedHerbal Notes

Base4-5 hrs

Woodsy NotesMusk

Top

PetitgrainLavenderLimeGrapefruitPeachPineappleBergamotNutmeg

Heart

JasmineMarigoldFreesiaClary SageCyclamen

Base

MuskAmberFrench labdanumOlibanumPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Grapefruit and Musk. Durations are only published for Gray Shot, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer13

Fall88

Winter13

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 46%Work 34%Date 11%Party 9%

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,720

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#49,130

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGray ShotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pull & Bear Gray Shot delivers a refreshing burst of bitter petitgrain, zesty mandarin orange, and sharp pink grapefruit right from the first pump. It feels brisk. Within ten minutes, the initial citrus flash gives way to an unusual heart of salty seaweed and rustic herbal notes that smell like ocean winds sweeping ov…

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Summer 1872 opens bright and busy, with lime, grapefruit, bergamot and petitgrain pushed by a noticeable fresh spicy edge. Pineapple and peach soften the citrus, while lavender and green notes keep it crisp rather than sugary. As it settles, the scent turns more aromatic and woody, with musk, amber and cedar giving it…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gray Shot or Summer 1872?

Gray Shot takes 3 of 5 categories. Gray Shot is rated 3.47/5 from 32 votes; Summer 1872 is rated 3.73/5 from 15 votes. Choose Gray Shot for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Summer 1872 for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gray Shot or Summer 1872?

Gray Shot lasts longest (Gray Shot 76/100, Summer 1872 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gray Shot or Summer 1872?

Projection is very close: Gray Shot 62/100, Summer 1872 62/100 for sillage.

Do Gray Shot and Summer 1872 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Grapefruit and Musk.

Is Gray Shot or Summer 1872 better for summer or winter?

Gray Shot suits daytime wear; Summer 1872 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gray Shot and Summer 1872?

Gray Shot has top notes of Petitgrain, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Seaweed and Herbal Notes, a base of Woodsy Notes and Musk. Summer 1872 has top notes of Petitgrain, Lavender, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Marigold, Freesia and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Amber, French labdanum and Olibanum.