Perry Ellis 2008 EDT

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Perry Ellis by Perry Ellis For Men

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Perry Ellis Perry Ellis by Perry Ellis For Men is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2008. Perry Ellis's Perry Ellis by Perry Ellis For Men carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a proper head-scratcher: a divisive, love-it-or-hate-it scent. Some say it's a unique woody aquatic, others get blood, wet pennies, or worse. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
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Perry Ellis by Perry Ellis For Men Eau de Toilette 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 Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

With moderate longevity and sillage, it's versatile for casual wear and might work for a date night where you want to stand out. Its polarizing nature makes it a riskier choice for formal events or the office, where subtlety is often key.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • 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
  • 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

Opens with a brisk, juicy burst of grapefruit and bergamot, hinting at fresh sea air. As it settles, a complex heart of violet and iris emerges, intertwined with a subtle spiciness from cinnamon and a touch of lavender. The dry-down reveals a deeper, more challenging base of leathery musk, resinous warmth, and woody notes, with some detecting a peculiar metallic or even marine-like tang.

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