What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is bergamot and lime. The heart brings rose and patchouli. On the skin it settles into musk and vanilla. Overall it smells citrus and woody.
- Came out
- 2002
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Perry Man 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
Perry Ellis Perry Man EDC in detail
Perry Ellis is the house behind Perry Man 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. Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 Taklamakan and Jaguar Classic Gold last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like musk and vanilla are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 Taklamakan.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 Taklamakan and Jaguar Classic Gold spread further.
Which weather suits Perry Man
The best time of year to wear it is spring and fall. Ranked by season: spring, fall, winter and summer.
Other Perry Ellis perfumes
The house has 22 perfumes here, led by Midnight, America and Pure Blue.
Is Perry Man your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by woody and musky. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and woody smells and notes like rose and musk. Less obvious notes include neroli, teak wood and labdanum. Perfume fans rate it 3.58 out of 5.
Perfumes that smell like Perry Man
Similar picks to try: Alfred Dunhill Desire for a Man (7 shared notes), Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 Taklamakan (11 shared notes), Jaguar Classic Gold (7 shared notes) and Xerjoff Pikovaya Dama 2018 unisex (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Jaguar Classic Gold starts from €22.
Questions people ask
When did Perry Man come out?
It came out in 2002.
Can women wear Perry Man?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Can I wear it to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.