Perry Ellis 2012 EDP

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Aqua

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Perry Ellis Aqua is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012. Aqua opens with Bergamot and Lime, settles into a heart of Sea Water, Lavender, and Coriander, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, and Ambergris. Perry Ellis's Aqua carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This budget aquatic is a bit of a mixed bag; some rave about its clean, fresh scent and compliment-getting ability, while others dismiss it as generic and fleeting. It's a crowd-pleasing summer cheapie if you don't mind reapplying.
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  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
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Aqua Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lime51%
Bergamot49%
Heartas listed
Sea Water47%
Lavender29%
Coriander24%
Baseas listed
Musk34%
Woody Notes34%
Ambergris32%

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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its clean, aquatic nature makes it perfect for casual wear, especially in warm weather, and it's airy enough for the gym. While some find its performance too weak for a date, its non-offensive nature allows it to work in an office setting, provided it's applied lightly.

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
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Perry Ellis Aqua opens with a zesty, bright blast of bergamot and lime, immediately evoking a fresh, sun-drenched vibe. This vibrant citrus quickly blends into a cool, marine heart, reminiscent of sea salt and lavender, creating a clean, almost swimming pool-like aroma. The drydown settles into soft musky woods, with a hint of ambergris adding a subtle warmth, preventing it from being overly sharp or synthetic.

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