Fragrance comparison

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) vs Witch

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 137 ratings analysed

1 wins

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)

Perry Ellis

4.36136 votes

Rank #3,593 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Witch

G Parfums

1.001 votes

Rank #75,314 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) takes 1 of 1 categories.

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Witch
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character.

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)1/1

Witch0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)Perry Ellis

WitchG Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 42%Had 23%Want 35%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

green61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and 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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeGreen NotesElemi resinPineapplePatchouliAmbergrisBergamotLavenderGalbanumVanillaOakmossJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGalbanum and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Witch, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer39

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men68

Unisex28

Women4

Not enough votes yet

Casual 42%Work 29%Date 18%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,593

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#75,314

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

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…

Reviews →

Witch by G Parfums is an assertive green chypre built on striking botanical contrasts. You get an immediate flash of sharp galbanum, bitter bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange before the composition settles. It smells earthy, herbal, and unapologetically crisp. A surprising bite of tart pineapple cuts right through dr…

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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 Witch?

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) takes 1 of 1 categories. Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) is rated 4.36/5 from 136 votes; Witch is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Witch for a aromatic and woody character.

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

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Galbanum and Bergamot.

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

Witch suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) features oak moss, Leather, Galbanum, Vanille and Carnation. Witch features Mandarin Orange, Green Notes, Elemi resin, Pineapple and Patchouli.