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Perry Ellis Perry Ellis Red for men
Perry Ellis

Perry Ellis Red for men

Fresh
Fruity
Green
Aromatic
Woody
Earthy
Amber
EDC · 2016 · mens

Perry Ellis Red for Men is a 2016 EDT from Perry Ellis, the American sportswear brand that has built a solid fragrance line around accessible, wearable designs rather than niche experimentalism.

The fragrance opens with juniper berries and citrus for a crisp, herbaceous start before moving into a fougère heart that centers on red apple and leather, warmed by amber and a peppery kick from Sichuan pepper. The base settles into sandalwood, sage, and oakmoss, creating a woody, slightly earthy finish that prevents the composition from feeling too fruity. The overall character is fresh and aromatic with enough spicy and woody elements to give it backbone and prevent it from reading as purely citrus-driven.

Perry Ellis Red works well for someone seeking a straightforward fougère that doesn't overcomplicate things, making it suitable for daily wear across seasons. It's particularly effective in warmer months when the citrus and apple play nicely with casual menswear. If you appreciate fragrances with clear fougère structure and a balance between brightness and woodsy depth, check out The Sensualist, The Aristocrat, and The Maverick.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Fresh
90%
Fruity
21%
Green
79%
Aromatic
100%
Woody
100%
Earthy
39%
Amber
21%
Warm Spicy
21%
Spicy
70%
Leather
60%
Creamy
39%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
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.
Citruses
Citruses
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Red Apple
Red Apple
Amber
Amber
A warm, resinous accord rather than a single ingredient, amber is typically built from labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla to create a rich, honeyed, almost solar warmth. It's the quintessential base-note family, adding a comforting richness that makes fragrances feel complete. The difference between a fragrance feeling cold and feeling alive.
Leather
Leather
One of perfumery's most complex accords, smoky, animalic, and slightly woody, evoking tanned hide, polished saddles, or fine gloves depending on the recipe. Leather adds sophistication and edge simultaneously, and is deeply associated with masculinity in Western perfumery (though the best leather fragrances transcend gender entirely).
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
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.
Sage
Sage
Earthy, slightly smoky, and herbal with a cool, clean quality that is distinctly aromatic. Sage can read as savory and culinary or as a clean, ceremonial smoke depending on how it's used. It adds a dry, confident quality to fragrances, often used in masculine compositions for its outdoor, no-fuss character.
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.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The SensualistBest match84% match
You fill the room without trying.

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

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The Aristocrat84% match
Timeless doesn't try. It simply is.

Cool, clean, commanding. Heritage aromatics, classic citrus, dry fougères, refined woods.

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The Maverick83% match
You do what works for you. That's always been enough.

Fresh, bold, abstract, dry. Metallic notes, experimental musks, architectural woods with presence.

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Warm, smooth, projecting. Leather, tobacco, dry amber, bold woods.
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Scent Profile
Fresh90%Fruity21%Green79%Aromatic100%Woody100%
Fragrance Family
Fougère
EDC

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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.

Frequently asked questions

What does Perry Ellis Perry Ellis Red for men smell like? +
Perry Ellis Red for Men is a 2016 EDT from Perry Ellis, the American sportswear brand that has built a solid fragrance line around accessible, wearable designs rather than niche experimentalism. The fragrance opens with juniper berries and citrus for a crisp, herbaceous start before moving into a fougère heart that centers on red apple and leather, warmed by amber and a peppery kick from Sichuan pepper. The base settles into sandalwood, sage, and oakmoss, creating a woody, slightly earthy finish that prevents the composition from feeling too fruity. The overall character is fresh and aromatic with enough spicy and woody elements to give it backbone and prevent it from reading as purely citrus-driven. Perry Ellis Red works well for someone seeking a straightforward fougère that doesn't overcomplicate things, making it suitable for daily wear across seasons. It's particularly effective in warmer months when the citrus and apple play nicely with casual menswear. If you appreciate fragrances with clear fougère structure and a balance between brightness and woodsy depth, check out The Sensualist, The Aristocrat, and The Maverick.
What are the notes in Perry Ellis Perry Ellis Red for men? +
Top: Juniper Berries, Citruses. Heart: Red Apple, Amber, Leather, Sichuan Pepper. Base: Sandalwood, Sage, Oakmoss.
What fragrance family is Perry Ellis Red for men? +
Perry Ellis Perry Ellis Red for men belongs to the Fougère fragrance family. It is an EDC.
What other fragrances smell like Perry Ellis Perry Ellis Red for men? +
Based on shared notes, Dana British Sterling No Limit (Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Leather, Citruses), Jo Malone Highland Heather unisex (Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Amber, Juniper Berries), Loewe Aire Loewe (Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Amber, Citruses), Loewe Aire Loewe Sensual (Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Amber, Citruses) may smell similar to Perry Ellis Red for men.
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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