Perry Ellis Portfolio Elite
What does it smell like?
It smells mostly floral and woody. Floral notes and green notes at the top, carnation and iris in the middle and cedar and musk at the base.
- Came out
- 2001
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Portfolio Elite 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 Portfolio Elite in detail
Portfolio Elite is made by Perry Ellis.
Other Perry Ellis perfumes
The house has 22 perfumes here, led by Midnight, America and Pure Blue.
Who will like Portfolio Elite
The strongest accord is floral (100%), followed by woody and white floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy floral and woody smells and notes like carnation and cedar. Less obvious notes include lotus, peony and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 3.75 out of 5.
When in the day to wear Portfolio Elite
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Nino Cerruti 1881 and Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like cedar and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: spring, fall, winter and summer.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps.
Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2001.
Perfumes that smell like Portfolio Elite
Similar picks to try: Nino Cerruti 1881 (7 shared notes), Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (8 shared notes), Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps (10 shared notes) and Givenchy Amarige (7 shared notes).
Quick answers
When did Portfolio Elite come out?
It came out in 2001.
Can men wear Portfolio Elite?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is it expensive?
It is mid priced: about €45 in Europe.