Fragrance comparison

Or Choc vs Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 148 ratings analysed

Or Choc

Ines de la Fressange

3.7612 votes

Rank #39,167 AmberSmoky

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37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)

Perry Ellis

4.36136 votes

Rank #3,586 AromaticAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) takes 4 of 5 categories.

Or Choc
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Or Choc1/5

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)4/5

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

Or ChocInes de la Fressange

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)Perry Ellis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 74%

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

43%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ 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 value83

¤ Price value70

Category winnerOr ChocBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

warm spicy84%

balsamic77%

rose69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

green61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin Orange

Heart

Rose

Base

IncenseTonka BeanSandalwood

Notes

oak mossLeatherGalbanumVanilleCarnationBergamotRoseCivetAmberVetiverSandalwoodOpoponax

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRose and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring77

Summer39

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men68

Unisex28

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,167

PerfumerSophie Labbé

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#3,586

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

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

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Or Choc by Ines de la Fressange is an amber floral scent that leans into smoky, resinous territory. The opening features a bright splash of mandarin orange that quickly gives way to a powdery rose heart. It settles into a warm, balsamic base of incense, tonka bean, and sandalwood, making it a distinct choice for coole…

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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, Or Choc or Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)?

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) takes 4 of 5 categories. Or Choc is rated 3.76/5 from 12 votes; Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) is rated 4.36/5 from 136 votes. Choose Or Choc for a amber and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

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

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) lasts longest (Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) 74/100, Or Choc 66/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) projects furthest (Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) 63/100, Or Choc 55/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Rose and Sandalwood.

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

Or Choc suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Or Choc has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, a base of Incense, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) features oak moss, Leather, Galbanum, Vanille and Carnation.