Perry Ellis 2018 EDT

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Pure Blue

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Perry Ellis Pure Blue is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2018. Pure Blue opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Apple, settles into a heart of Green Notes, Water Accord, and Cardamom, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Moss. Perry Ellis's Pure Blue carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This budget 'blue' fragrance is divisive, with some finding it a sophisticated, fresh aquatic alternative to Nautica Voyage, while others are repulsed by an alcoholic, synthetic blast they deem barely suitable as a cheap shower gel. Try before you buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Subtle
  • Classic
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Pure Blue 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 Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with a fresh, clean profile, make it suitable for casual wear and the gym. It's generally inoffensive enough for the office, but its casual leanings and aquatic nature make it less fitting for formal events or romantic dates.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Moss

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
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Pure Blue opens with a sharp, zesty burst of bergamot, grapefruit, and crisp apple, instantly evoking a fresh, energetic feel. As it settles, green notes and a watery accord emerge, providing a clean, aquatic heart, subtly spiced by cardamom. The dry-down reveals a smooth base of musk, warm amber, and creamy sandalwood, grounded by an earthy moss, creating a soft, lingering scent.

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