The Perfume Library

360° Red for Men

7.5

Perry Ellis · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Perry Ellis 360° Red for Men is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance where lime, bergamot and orange meet a touch of spice. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and business. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and its character reads clearly masculine. It opens with citrus up front, while cinnamon, nutmeg and clove add a spicy edge. Lavender and coriander seed sit in the heart, and vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli settle it onto a woody base. The overall impression is fresh, lightly sweet and aquatic. Hugo Boss Boss in Motion and Adidas Ice Dive have a close profile.

Oud - Black Vanilla Absolute

8.2

Perry Ellis · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

m

7.4

Perry Ellis · 2004

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Perry Ellis m is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance with a gourmand and woody character; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange leaf, bergamot and star anise, fresh but already spiced. Cinnamon, salvia leucophylla and balsam fir lead the heart. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and white musk sweeten it toward a powdery softness, while vetiver and cashmere wood give it a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans toward evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine. Zara For Him Red Edition Intense and Ferrari Leather Essence have a close profile.

360° White for Men

7.7

Perry Ellis · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Perry Ellis 360° White for Men, a discontinued men's fragrance, is fresh and lightly sweet, and leans towards spring and fall, leisure and everyday wear. It opens with cardamom, lime and bergamot, fresh and slightly spicy. In the heart, orris root, orange blossom and lily of the valley add a soft, floral, powdery touch. Tonka bean, vanilla, white musk and cedar settle it onto a creamy, sweet base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters call it masculine and pick spring and fall, mainly for leisure and daily wear, with evenings also common. Une Nuit Nomade Sun Bleached and La Rive Her Choice have a close profile.

Oud - Vetiver Royale Absolute

7.4

Perry Ellis · 2015

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Perry Ellis Oud - Vetiver Royale Absolute is a unisex scent that sets oud, vetiver and patchouli in a woody, spicy and lightly smoky frame. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with leisure wear close behind. Votes lean masculine. Siberian juniper and black pepper give it a fresh, green and spicy edge. Oud, Atlas cedar, Haitian vetiver and Indonesian patchouli build an earthy, resinous and creamy woody base, with the smoky side staying in the background. Montblanc Vetiver Glacier and Comme des Garçons Wonderoud have a close profile.

Perry Ellis for Men (1985) (Cologne)

7.8

Perry Ellis · 1985

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Perry Ellis for Men (Cologne) is a masculine scent that sets the green, fresh opening of galbanum and bergamot against a warm base of vanilla, leather and moss; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh, green and citrusy with galbanum and bergamot. In the heart, clove adds spice and rose a soft floral touch. The base is led by sweet vanilla, leather and moss, settling into a powdery, earthy, slightly animalic chypre feel. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it sits best in the evening or on a night out. Its character is seen as masculine and classic. Parfums de Marly Lippizan and The Dua Brand Distance have a close profile.

360° for Women (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Perry Ellis · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Perry Ellis 360° for Women Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy floral with aquatic and green touches, reading as a light, airy fragrance for women. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so these impressions are tentative. It is classed as a women's fragrance. It opens with blue rose, mandarin orange, melon and osmanthus. The heart brings lotus, sage, lily of the valley and green notes. The base holds vetiver, sandalwood and musk, softened by vanilla and amber. Floris Victorious and Eisenberg Eau Fraîche have a close profile.

360° for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Perry Ellis · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Perry Ellis 360° for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh men's scent built on citrus and aquatic tones, with green and spicy touches, and it suits everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn a distant third and winter rarely chosen. Daily and leisure wear lead, and business use follows closely. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, and the scent reads clearly masculine. The top has juniper berry and lemon, giving a bright, sharp citrus start. Into the heart, cardamom, sage and lavender add a spicy, green and slightly floral tone. Woods form the base, and the scent dries down to a clean, faintly synthetic woody finish.

360° Black for Men

7.5

Perry Ellis · 2006

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Perry Ellis 360° Black for Men is a sweet, spicy and woody men's fragrance that opens with cardamom, ginger and sambuca. It has been discontinued. The top notes of cardamom, ginger and sambuca give a spicy start. In the heart, tamarind, black basil and nutmeg carry on the sweet, spicy character. Liquidambar, suede and tobacco then settle it onto a resinous, smoky and leathery base, with a powdery oriental feel alongside. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It is made for men; with few votes so far, these ratings are tentative. Birkholz Berlin Fever and Amouage Journey Man have a close profile.

Midnight

8.2

Perry Ellis · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Perry Ellis Midnight is a men's fragrance that opens with mandarin orange zest, cinnamon and apple, then settles into a sweet, powdery and woody character. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though those ratings rest on only a few votes. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, with summer further behind. Votes spread across daily wear, leisure, evenings and nights out, and it also works at the office. The opening of mandarin orange zest, cinnamon and apple is fresh, fruity and lightly spicy. In the heart, geranium, orange blossom and rosemary add a floral, slightly herbal balance. In the base, tonka bean, amber and vanilla wood leave a sweet, powdery, woody finish.

Oud - Saffron Rose Absolute

7.8

Perry Ellis · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Perry Ellis Oud - Saffron Rose Absolute is a floral, spicy unisex scent that sets Spanish saffron and black Halfeti rose over oud and Indian sandalwood. It opens with saffron and rose, giving a spicy, sweet floral start. In the heart, labdanum and frankincense add a resinous weight. The base of oud and sandalwood settles into a woody, earthy and smoky ground, with an oriental thread running through it all. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small. Voters lean toward leisure and night-out wear, with evenings following behind. Dior Oud Ispahan and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Oud Saffron have a close profile.

Night

7.3

Perry Ellis · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Perry Ellis Night is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it makes itself known up close without filling a room. Most voters pick it for daytime, leisure and business, while few choose it for a night out. Blood orange, honey pomelo and citron leaf open with a fresh, lightly sweet, fruity citrus feel. In the heart, cedar, yuzu and geranium add a green, woody balance, and in the base musk, amberwood and black moss soften it. Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vétiver and Laura Biagiotti Roma Uomo Green Swing have a close profile.

America for Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.3

Perry Ellis · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Perry Ellis America for Men Eau de Toilette is a men's scent built on bergamot, sage and pineapple, with a fresh, green, citrusy character; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and lasts as a light presence through the day. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is made as a men's fragrance. The top notes are bergamot, sage, pineapple, aniseed and fern, giving a fresh, fruity first impression. In the heart, vetiver, juniper, basil and lavender form a green, aromatic backbone. The base of amber, musk, leather and cedar settles it into a woody, leathery warmth. Versace Blue Jeans and Mexx Mexx Man have a close profile.

Aqua Extreme

6.7

Perry Ellis · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Perry Ellis Aqua Extreme is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance with a green, woody backdrop. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as weak, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough picture. It is marketed as a men's fragrance and, with this fresh build, reads as an easy everyday scent for warmer weather. It opens with bergamot, vervain and aquatic notes for a crisp start. In the heart, lavender, geranium absolute and juniper add a green, lightly spicy line. The base of woody notes, tobacco and labdanum brings an earthy, smoky warmth. Lalique Encre Noire Sport and City Rhythm Manhattan have a close profile.

Perry Ellis for Men (2008) (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Perry Ellis · 2008

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Reserve for Women

7.1

Perry Ellis · 1997

Fresh · Floral · Green

Perry Ellis Reserve for Women is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with a green, lightly creamy character; it has been discontinued. The scent reads as a whole that is fresh and floral. Freesia, rose and violet build the floral side, lotus and chamomile keep it light, and pot marigold adds a green tone. Ginger and patchouli stay in the background, while oak wood gives a soft woody floor. The accords add a creamy and slightly synthetic air. The structure is fairly simple: florals up front, clean and never heavy. Ralph Lauren Romance (Eau de Parfum) and Zara Rose have a close profile.

Bold Red

8.0

Perry Ellis · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Perry Ellis Bold Red is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy feel with fruity sweetness and spice. Red apple and finger lime open it with a crisp, juicy start. In the heart, ginger flower, black pepper and leaves add a green, spicy edge. The base of mahogany wood, tonka bean and musk settles into a woody, powdery and creamy sweetness. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are tentative. With its fresh, sweet profile, it reads as a masculine scent.

Aqua

6.9

Perry Ellis · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Perry Ellis Aqua is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that pairs the sparkle of bergamot and lime with a seawater note. It opens with bergamot and lime, bright and citrusy with a light fruity edge. In the heart, lavender, coriander and seawater carry that freshness into an aquatic mood. The base of vetiver, musk, amber and woody notes softens it, with a slightly synthetic feel. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a quiet trail. Most voters pick it for daily wear, followed by business and leisure, with sport also among its common uses. It is made for men and suits daytime, clean and easygoing. Calvin Klein CK All and Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Blue) have a close profile.

Reserve for Men

7.1

Perry Ellis · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Perry Ellis Reserve for Men is a fresh, citrusy and green fougère for men, and it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot and grapefruit alongside juniper berry and lavender, while geranium leaf adds a green edge. In the heart, white carnation, thyme, sage and tarragon pull the scent towards a spicy, herbal side, with black rose and hedione softening it. The base rests on sandalwood, amber, musk and oakmoss, giving a woody, earthy footing. The overall impression is clean and brisk in the classic fougère mould, with a slightly synthetic touch among the accords. Its profile sits close to Calvin Klein Eternity for Men and Rabanne Paco Rabanne pour Homme.

Portfolio for Men

6.8

Perry Ellis · 1999

Floral · Aquatic · Fruity

Perry Ellis Portfolio for Men is a men's fragrance with a floral, aquatic character, lifted by fruity and sweet touches; it has been discontinued. It opens with green notes, clementine, coriander and pear, giving a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, tamarind, lavender, cardamom and basil bring out a spicy side. The base of musk, sandalwood, teak and amber softens it into a sweet warmth. The overall impression is clean, slightly synthetic and gently sweet. Judith Williams Man and Joop! Nightflight (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Pure Blue

7.4

Perry Ellis · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Perry Ellis Pure Blue is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance whose aquatic and green side gives it a clean, light impression. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot and apple, the tartness of the citrus softened by the fruit. In the heart, aquatic notes, cardamom and green notes keep the scent cool and watery, with the cardamom adding a faint touch of spice. The base of white moss, musk, blue amber and sandalwood sets down a woody, lightly sweet ground. The overall feel is a synthetic freshness, with green and fruity tones in the background.

Perry Ellis · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Perry Ellis · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Perry Ellis · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral