Colette vs Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) takes 6 of 7 categories.
ColetteChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. 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.
Colette1/7
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
- Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Colette
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ColetteToccaPerry Ellis for Men Original (1985)Perry EllisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.18/ 5 · 1,432 votes
Have 77%Had 23%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 hate42%Love
42%Like
9%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
1,432 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
Category winners
LongevityPerry Ellis for Men Original (1985)
SillagePerry Ellis for Men Original (1985)
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPerry Ellis for Men Original (1985)Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
vanilla69%
amber61%
aromatic100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
citrus69%
green61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Amalfi LemonBergamotJuniper BerriesMandarin Orange
Heart
VioletPink PepperJasmineCyclamen
Base
VanilleSandalwoodMuskAmberVirginia CedarIncensePine needles
Notes
oak mossLeatherGalbanumVanilleCarnationBergamotRoseCivetAmberVetiverSandalwoodOpoponax
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Vanille, Sandalwood and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter47
Day–
Night–
Spring77
Summer39
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerPerry Ellis for Men Original (1985)Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,667
PerfumerIrina Burlakova
Launched—
Reviews201
Overall rank#3,906
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews38
Category winnerColetteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotColette opens with a bright, fizzy burst of Amalfi lemon and aromatic juniper berries. It feels like a cool breeze on a sunny spring morning. As the scent settles, a soft violet and powdery iris-like texture takes over, blending with a creamy base of vanilla and warm sandalwood. This is a skin scent that sits close to…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Colette or Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)?
Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) takes 6 of 7 categories. Colette is rated 4.18/5 from 1,432 votes; Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) is rated 4.36/5 from 136 votes. Choose Colette for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. 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, Colette or Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)?
Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) lasts longest (Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) 74/100, Colette 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Colette or Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)?
Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) projects furthest (Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) 63/100, Colette 41/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Colette and Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Vanille, Sandalwood and Amber.
Is Colette or Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) better for summer or winter?
For summer, Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) 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 Colette and Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)?
Colette has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Juniper Berries and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Cyclamen, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) features oak moss, Leather, Galbanum, Vanille and Carnation.
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