The smell in short
The first thing you smell is bergamot and pineapple. The heart brings lavender and geranium. On the skin it settles into sandalwood and leather. Overall it smells aromatic and fresh spicy.
- Came out
- 1996
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
America for Men notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Perry Ellis America for Men EDC
Perry Ellis is the house behind America for Men EDC. It comes as Eau de Cologne.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. Mont Blanc Individuel and Jaguar last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like sandalwood and leather are the part that stays longest on the skin.
America for Men for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Other Perry Ellis perfumes
The house has 22 perfumes here, led by Midnight, Pure Blue and Portfolio Elite for Men.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by fresh spicy and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and fresh spicy smells and notes like lavender and sandalwood. Less obvious notes include oregano, vetiver and musk. Perfume fans rate it 3.77 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance.
What America for Men costs
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans and Mont Blanc Individuel but less than Lacoste.
Other versions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2019.
Perfumes that smell like America for Men
Similar picks to try: Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (9 shared notes), Mont Blanc Individuel (8 shared notes), Jaguar (10 shared notes) and Lacoste (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Jaguar starts from €21.
Quick answers
When did America for Men come out?
It came out in 1996.
Can women wear America for Men?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the best season for it?
Spring.
What is the difference between America for Men EDC and America?
The other one is the Eau de Toilette and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.