Perry Ellis EDP

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18 Intense

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Perry Ellis 18 Intense is an Eau de Parfum. Perry Ellis's 18 Intense carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This is L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme's feisty little brother - nearly identical, sometimes more potent, and always cheaper. Expect a strong aquatic floral that divides opinion but delivers for the price.
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18 Intense Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its fresh and aquatic character, make it ideal for casual daytime wear and sports. The initial strong blast might be too much for a quiet office, and its casual vibe isn't suited for formal events.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with an intense blast of aldehydes and marine notes, reminiscent of a sea breeze, quickly followed by juicy melon and watermelon, adding a surprising sweetness. The heart introduces a crisp, herbaceous blend of lavender and rosemary, which some interpret as spicy. It settles into a clean, woody base of cedar and musk, uplifted by a salty ambergris finish.

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