Fragrance comparison

Autoportrait vs Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,051 ratings analysed

Autoportrait

Olfactive Studio

3.98915 votes

Rank #4,549 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)

Perry Ellis

4.36136 votes

Rank #3,906 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) takes 6 of 7 categories.

Autoportrait
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Autoportrait1/7

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)6/7

Ratings & consensus: Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)
Community sentiment: Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)
Longevity: Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)
Sillage & projection: Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)
Value for money: Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)
Versatility: Autoportrait
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AutoportraitOlfactive Studio

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)Perry Ellis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 915 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.36/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 42%Had 23%Want 35%

Category winnerPerry Ellis for Men Original (1985)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

52%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

915 votes

58%Love

30%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

136 votes

Category winnerPerry Ellis for Men Original (1985)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityPerry Ellis for Men Original (1985)

SillagePerry Ellis for Men Original (1985)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value70

Category winnerPerry Ellis for Men Original (1985)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

balsamic77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

green61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

elemiBergamot

Heart

BenzoinIncenseMusk

Base

Virginia CedarVetiveroak moss

Notes

oak mossLeatherGalbanumVanilleCarnationBergamotRoseCivetAmberVetiverSandalwoodOpoponax

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Vetiver and oak moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer52

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Spring77

Summer39

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAutoportraitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men42

Unisex51

Women7

Men68

Unisex28

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,549

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews73

Overall rank#3,906

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winnerPerry Ellis for Men Original (1985)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Autoportrait by Olfactive Studio opens with a quiet flash of bergamot and the pine-like resinous warmth of elemi. It quickly settles into a dry cedarwood and vetiver combination that hugs the skin. The addition of incense and soft musk creates a woody, paper-like texture. It feels private and calm rather than loud or …

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Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) hits skin with bitter galbanum and bright bergamot before turning thick and spicy. A floral heart of carnation and rose settles into heavy oakmoss, dark leather, and resinous amber. It thrives outdoors in brisk autumn weather, projecting a stiff, vintage aromatic presence that stays…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Autoportrait or Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)?

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) takes 6 of 7 categories. Autoportrait is rated 3.98/5 from 915 votes; Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) is rated 4.36/5 from 136 votes. Choose Autoportrait for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring. Choose Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Autoportrait or Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)?

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) lasts longest (Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) 74/100, Autoportrait 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Autoportrait or Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)?

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) projects furthest (Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) 63/100, Autoportrait 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Autoportrait and Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Vetiver and oak moss.

Is Autoportrait or Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Autoportrait is the stronger pick. For winter, Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Autoportrait and Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)?

Autoportrait has top notes of elemi and Bergamot, heart notes of Benzoin, Incense and Musk, a base of Virginia Cedar, Vetiver and oak moss. Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) features oak moss, Leather, Galbanum, Vanille and Carnation.