What does it smell like?
Main smell: aromatic and fruity. It opens with apple and white currant, moves to geranium and lily-of-the-valley and dries down to musk and vetiver.
- Came out
- 2001
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Portfolio Elite 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
A closer look at Perry Ellis Portfolio Elite for Men EDC
Portfolio Elite for Men EDC comes from Perry Ellis. This one is the Eau de Cologne.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Mont Blanc Individuel and Calvin Klein Escape but less than Roja Dove Roja Parfums Elysium Eau Intense.
Is Portfolio Elite for Men your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by fruity and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and fruity smells and notes like geranium and musk. Less obvious notes include artemisia, cardamom and amber. Perfume fans rate it 4.02 out of 5.
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 aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
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 Calvin Klein Escape last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like musk and vetiver are the part that stays longest on the skin.
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Best season for Portfolio Elite for Men
The best time of year to wear it is spring and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: spring, fall, winter and summer. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Other versions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2001.
Portfolio Elite for Men dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Mont Blanc Individuel (6 shared notes), Roja Dove Roja Parfums Elysium Eau Intense (7 shared notes), Calvin Klein Escape (8 shared notes) and Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Blue Jeans starts from €30.
More questions
When did Portfolio Elite for Men come out?
It came out in 2001.
Can women wear Portfolio Elite for Men?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does it project well?
Medium. People near you can smell it.