Perry Ellis 2008 EDP

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18 Sensual

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Perry Ellis 18 Sensual is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2008. 18 Sensual opens with Fruity Notes, Bergamot, Mandarin, and Pear, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Freesia, and Vanilla. Perry Ellis's 18 Sensual carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This J'Adore dupe divides opinion: some find it a gorgeous, sunshiny floral steal, while others are left cold by its sharp, shampoo-like edge. For the price, it's worth trying if you like a clean, fruity floral that thrives in the heat.
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  • Fresh
  • Bold
  • Confident
  • Sensual
18 Sensual Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Fruity Notes25%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes25%

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:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for casual wear and daily use. While some find it strong, its light floral and fruity nature prevents it from being too overwhelming for office or date settings when applied sparingly. It's too bright 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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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 a bright, juicy burst of pear and mandarin, quickly transitioning into a lush heart of white florals with prominent lily of the valley, jasmine, and a whisper of rose. The base offers a soft landing of musk, vanilla, and subtle woody notes, leaving a clean, almost 'shampoo-like' trail. It's a fresh, luminous scent, ideal for warmer weather.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 23 September


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