Perry Ellis Cologne for Men

I remember having owned Perry Ellis for Men in the mid 1980's and couldn't appreciate it for what it was. In my defense however, I knew basically nothing about things fragrant at that time and my "wardrobe" consisted of Pino Sylvestre and a few drugstore masculines. Funny how what was once considered "mundane" is now "rich and complex". That serves to show how generically bland current offerings really are. Well......not ALL.....but most......

Perry Ellis Cologne for Men was released in 1985 and the feminine version in 1986. Cologne for Men is a chypre that can be deemed a leather or ambery. The subsequent releases in Eau de Toilette and the "Anniversary Edition" came later, yet the years they were actually released seem to be a bit murky. The fragrance itself was changed somewhat in the latter releases, but not enough for folks to be scouring for the original rendition. Suffice it to say that, regardless of the version you purchase, it will be a very acceptable masculine.

Perry Ellis opens with a shot of aldehyde and a noticeable Galbanum accord. The green citric looms fairly large and will deceive you into thinking that this old horse is going to clear the room. Patience my son.......patience.......It's no more than a party guest bellowing an entrance greeting before taking a comfortable seat on the far end of the room. It only takes a few minutes before you realize that this fellow is rather mellow in spite of being on the dense side.

The "texture" is like the Halston line. Good notes, rich implementation and affordable. Imagine that ! Perry Ellis is smoother than Halston but made in a similar fashion. Galbanum, Fern and Moss help PE stay on the green mile for the life of the scent, but it accomplishes this at a very moderate volume. Basil and thyme add some zing along with carnation. On me, the rose and jasmin duo are very muted and seem hard pressed to augment some sweetness into the dry aura that is persistent. However, this "dry" element is rather good, so who am I to complain?......

The base notes of vanilla, tonka and amber could easily sway Perry Ellis into oriental territory, but that doesn't transpire. Extended drydown gives me just a hint of these notes and what is prevalent during the wearing is more amber than leather that play second fiddle to the moss note. I must add that 3 minutes after application, Perry Ellis Cologne for Men is a smooth and polite masculine that will have people thinking, " I don't know what he's wearing, but it sure smells good".

Yes indeed.......you can smell excellent and not pillage your credit card balance. Big thumbs up from Aromi for the oldie but very goodie Perry Ellis.

Oriental Lounge by The Different Company

Bergamot, Curry Leaf, Pepper, Red Rose, Tonka Bean, Labdanum, Satinwood. I suppose the first thing I noticed about Oriental Lounge is that as a man, this is a bit of a stretch to pull off. Since the core of Oriental Lounge is a powdery tonka and amber duo, it really does lean a bit too far feminine for me to wear. However, it would smell just as lovely on a woman and more appropriate as well. I bring this up simply because it's marketed as shared. I was wondering about the curry leaf. Actually, this "note" brought nothing to the table with the exception of possibly enhancing the pepper note just a bit. Even so, the pepper note itself was low key ( at least on me ) and both blended nicely with the citrus opening. From the onset of Oriental Lounge, it's unmistakable that this fragrance is.......well.....an oriental. From other opinions, I read some gripes about longevity, but it lasts on me quite awhile. This fragrance is uncomplicated and without much movemen

Black Suede by Avon

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Paco Rabanne Pour Homme

I am reviewing the original Paco Rabanne Pour Homme ( circa 1973 ) thanks to a generous basenoter who sent it to me recently in a swap. He also sent me the current formulation in order for me to do a side by side comparison. The side by side resulted in what I had already imagined would be the case. Not that the newer formula is terrible by any means. The original version simply is better by being deeper and a bit more masculine. No......you shouldn't go to ebay searching for the vintage formula and paying stupid prices. It's simply a notch or two better than the current and noticeable by comparing the two in real time. Rabanne Pour Homme opens with a slight shimmer in conjunction with lavender, spices and a subtle woodiness. It's an old school introduction, however a good one. The lavender takes about 5 minutes to raise its volume and evolve into a soapy rendition. I dislike when a boatload of soapy lavender takes over a composition, but here it doesn't go over t

fragrance for menJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:00 PM
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AromiEroticiJanuary 27, 2011 at 6:39 AM
Thank you for the kind words. I am glad you like Perry Ellis as well.
AnonymousMarch 6, 2011 at 8:19 PM
You should try the New reformulated Perry Ellis for Men. It is superb.
AnonymousMay 7, 2011 at 2:23 PM
I like the original PE cologne scent from 1985. When I went to buy another bottle it had been reformulated to the EDT formula which I can't stand.
I now use Burberry Brit, but wish I could find something closer to the original PE. Any options?

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