Fragrance comparison

El Camino vs Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 139 ratings analysed

El Camino

DeskLab Parfums

4.673 votes

Rank #41,588 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)

Perry Ellis

4.36136 votes

Rank #3,586 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) takes 3 of 4 categories.

El Camino
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

El Camino0/4

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)
Versatility: Not scored
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

El CaminoDeskLab Parfums

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)Perry Ellis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.36/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 42%Had 23%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

58%Love

30%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

136 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityPerry Ellis for Men Original (1985)

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ 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%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

aldehydic61%

aromatic100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

green61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Blood OrangeGreen NotesPatchouliAldehydesBergamotLavenderGasolineVetiverMuskBalsam Fir

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

oak mossLeatherGalbanumVanilleCarnationBergamotRoseCivetAmberVetiverSandalwoodOpoponax

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot and Vetiver. Durations are only published for El Camino, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night61

Spring77

Summer39

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 18%Party 10%

Men68

Unisex28

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,588

PerfumerÁngel Ríos

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#3,586

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

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

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DeskLab Parfums El Camino hits skin with an electric shock of chilled bergamot and blood orange, backed by fizzy aldehydes and a distinct flicker of mechanical gasoline. That brief chemical spark feels intentional. It mimics hot tarmac on a crisp morning. Within twenty minutes, clean herbal lavender and sharp green pi…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

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

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) takes 3 of 4 categories. El Camino is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) is rated 4.36/5 from 136 votes. Choose El Camino for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

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

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) lasts longest (Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) 74/100, El Camino 70/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Projection is very close: El Camino 63/100, Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) 63/100 for sillage.

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

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot and Vetiver.

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

El Camino suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

El Camino features Blood Orange, Green Notes, Patchouli, Aldehydes and Bergamot. Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) features oak moss, Leather, Galbanum, Vanille and Carnation.