What does it smell like?
It smells mostly fresh spicy and aromatic. Star anise and bergamot at the top, geranium and rosemary in the middle and musk and teak wood at the base.
- Came out
- 2015
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Citron 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 Citron EDC
Citron EDC comes from Perry Ellis. This one is the Eau de Cologne.
Other Perry Ellis perfumes
The house has 22 perfumes here, led by Midnight, America and Pure Blue.
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. Parfums De Marly Percival and Parfums De Marly Sedley last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like musk and teak wood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
The style of Citron
The strongest accord is fresh spicy (100%), followed by aromatic and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy fresh spicy and aromatic smells and notes like geranium and musk. Less obvious notes include mandarin orange, black pepper and ambroxan. Perfume fans rate it 3.96 out of 5.
Best season for Citron
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, fall, summer and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its fresh spicy side keeps it clean and easy.
If you like Citron, try these
Similar picks to try: Parfums De Marly Percival (6 shared notes), Sarah Jessica Parker Variety (5 shared notes), Parfums De Marly Sedley (7 shared notes) and Chanel Pour Monsieur (6 shared notes).
Quick answers
When did Citron come out?
It came out in 2015.
Can women wear Citron?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is it expensive?
It is mid priced: about €45 in Europe.