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Perry Ellis Red

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Woody
Earthy
Spicy
Creamy
Aromatic
EDT · 2003 · mens

Perry Ellis Red is a 2003 fougère from the accessible American sportswear brand Perry Ellis, released during the house's period of straightforward, wearable fragrances designed for everyday use.

The fragrance opens with bright citruses and juniper berries tempered by sichuan pepper for a slightly spicy bite, supported by woody and earthy green notes. The heart doubles down on juniper and pepper, maintaining that peppery-herbal character through the middle. Oakmoss and sandalwood anchor the base, grounding the composition with classic fougère structure. The overall DNA skews aromatic and woody with enough spice to keep things interesting, avoiding the polish of designer florals in favor of a more grounded, herbaceous approach.

Perry Ellis Red works best for someone after a no-nonsense woody fougère with enough personality to distinguish itself from the crowd. It's versatile enough for daily wear but has enough complexity to reward closer attention. If you're drawn to The Homesteader, The Sensualist, and The Tactician profiles, this fragrance will likely appeal to you.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Green
33%
Woody
100%
Earthy
70%
Spicy
80%
Creamy
33%
Aromatic
100%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
citruses
citruses
juniper berries
juniper berries
Dry, piney, and slightly citrusy, juniper is the botanical soul of gin, with a resinous, slightly spicy freshness that is entirely its own. In perfumery it adds a crisp, outdoorsy quality that bridges woody and spicy families. Used in masculine fragrances to evoke cold mountain air, stone trails, and bracing northern landscapes.
sichuan pepper
sichuan pepper
Unique among peppers for its numbing, slightly citrusy effect, Sichuan pepper creates an almost electric freshness alongside its spice. In perfumery this translates to a vibrant, tingly quality that feels simultaneously warm and cool. A contemporary note increasingly used in masculine and unisex compositions for its dynamism.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
juniper berries
juniper berries
Dry, piney, and slightly citrusy, juniper is the botanical soul of gin, with a resinous, slightly spicy freshness that is entirely its own. In perfumery it adds a crisp, outdoorsy quality that bridges woody and spicy families. Used in masculine fragrances to evoke cold mountain air, stone trails, and bracing northern landscapes.
sichuan pepper
sichuan pepper
Unique among peppers for its numbing, slightly citrusy effect, Sichuan pepper creates an almost electric freshness alongside its spice. In perfumery this translates to a vibrant, tingly quality that feels simultaneously warm and cool. A contemporary note increasingly used in masculine and unisex compositions for its dynamism.
Base · 3–12 hrs
oakmoss
oakmoss
The defining ingredient of classic chypre perfumery, damp, forest-floor earthy with a faint bitterness and incredible complexity. Real oakmoss is now heavily restricted by IFRA regulations, which is why vintage chypres smell so different from modern ones. When present, it creates a raw, outdoorsy anchor that no synthetic fully replicates.
sandalwood
sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
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The HomesteaderBest match85% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Sensualist85% match
You fill the room without trying.

Warm, smooth, projecting. Leather, tobacco, dry amber, bold woods.

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The Tactician82% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.
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Scent Profile
Green33%
Woody100%
Earthy70%
Spicy80%
Creamy33%
Fragrance Family
Fougère
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Perry Ellis Perry Ellis Red— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Perry Ellis Red is $19.07. Without a coupon the lowest price is $19.07. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

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Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Perry Ellis fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

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Yes. The current best price is $19.07 and MSRP is $42.75. At $19.07 you save 55% vs retail.
What does Perry Ellis Perry Ellis Red smell like? +
Perry Ellis Red is a 2003 fougère from the accessible American sportswear brand Perry Ellis, released during the house's period of straightforward, wearable fragrances designed for everyday use. The fragrance opens with bright citruses and juniper berries tempered by sichuan pepper for a slightly spicy bite, supported by woody and earthy green notes. The heart doubles down on juniper and pepper, maintaining that peppery-herbal character through the middle. Oakmoss and sandalwood anchor the base, grounding the composition with classic fougère structure. The overall DNA skews aromatic and woody with enough spice to keep things interesting, avoiding the polish of designer florals in favor of a more grounded, herbaceous approach. Perry Ellis Red works best for someone after a no-nonsense woody fougère with enough personality to distinguish itself from the crowd. It's versatile enough for daily wear but has enough complexity to reward closer attention. If you're drawn to The Homesteader, The Sensualist, and The Tactician profiles, this fragrance will likely appeal to you.
What are the notes in Perry Ellis Perry Ellis Red? +
Top: citruses, juniper berries, sichuan pepper. Heart: juniper berries, sichuan pepper. Base: oakmoss, sandalwood.
What fragrance family is Perry Ellis Red? +
Perry Ellis Perry Ellis Red belongs to the Fougère fragrance family. It is an EDT.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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