Fragrance comparison

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) vs Pure Soap

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 405 ratings analysed

6 wins

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)

Perry Ellis

4.36136 votes

Rank #3,775 AromaticAmber

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11%scent match

Clearly different

Pure Soap

Clean

3.88269 votes

Rank #35,602 White FloralAldehydic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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.
Pure Soap
Choose it for a white floral and aldehydic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)6/7

Pure Soap1/7

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: Pure Soap
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

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)Perry Ellis

Pure SoapClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 42%Had 23%Want 35%

3.88/ 5 · 269 votes

Have 45%Had 9%Want 47%

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

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

30%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

136 votes

36%Love

33%Like

18%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

269 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityPerry Ellis for Men Original (1985)

SillagePerry Ellis for Men Original (1985)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value59

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

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

green61%

white floral100%

aldehydic92%

citrus84%

musky77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

Scent match11%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

oak mossLeatherGalbanumVanilleCarnationBergamotRoseCivetAmberVetiverSandalwoodOpoponax

No top / heart / base split published

Top15 to 30 minutes

AldehydesMandarin OrangeHerbal Notes

Heart1 to 2 hours

LavenderJasmineCyclamen

Base2 to 4 hours

MuskOrange BlossomSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSandalwood. Durations are only published for Pure Soap, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer39

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring97

Summer100

Fall66

Winter58

Day100

Night31

Category winnerPure SoapMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men68

Unisex28

Women4

Men5

Unisex65

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,775

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#35,602

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Pure Soap by Clean delivers an uncomplicated, crisp aroma designed to recreate the feeling of freshly washed skin. The scent opens with a sharp burst of sparkling aldehydes, juicy mandarin orange, and dry herbal notes that instantly recall a fresh bar of white soap. As the initial brightness settles, a calm floral hea…

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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, Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) or Pure Soap?

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) takes 6 of 7 categories. Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) is rated 4.36/5 from 136 votes; Pure Soap is rated 3.88/5 from 269 votes. Choose Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Pure Soap for a white floral and aldehydic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

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

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) lasts longest (Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) 74/100, Pure Soap 55/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) projects furthest (Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) 63/100, Pure Soap 44/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Sandalwood.

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

For summer, Pure Soap is the stronger pick. For winter, Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) is the stronger pick. Pure Soap suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) features oak moss, Leather, Galbanum, Vanille and Carnation. Pure Soap has top notes of Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange and Herbal Notes, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine and Cyclamen, a base of Musk, Orange Blossom and Sandalwood.