Perry Ellis m vs Vetiver di Java
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Perry Ellis m takes 4 of 5 categories.
Perry Ellis mChoose it for a vanilla and cinnamon character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Vetiver di JavaChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Perry Ellis m4/5
Vetiver di Java1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Perry Ellis m
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Perry Ellis m
- Sillage & projection
- Perry Ellis m
- Value for money
- Vetiver di Java
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Perry Ellis m
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Perry Ellis mPerry EllisVetiver di JavaPerlierWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 814 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
4.04/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 53%Had 18%Want 29%
Category winnerPerry Ellis mRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
42%Like
4%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate
686 votes
21%Love
67%Like
8%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPerry Ellis m
SillagePerry Ellis m
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVetiver di JavaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
cinnamon92%
warm spicy84%
soft spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
woody100%
citrus86%
aromatic72%
earthy58%
anis44%
fresh spicy30%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Star AniseBergamot
Heart
CinnamonBalsam FirSage
Base
VanillaTonka BeanCashmere WoodWhite MuskVetiver
Top
BergamotLemon VerbenaStar Anise
Heart
VetiverWoody Notes
Base
CedarTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesStar Anise, Bergamot, Tonka Bean and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring51
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring91
Summer82
Fall100
Winter36
Day100
Night44
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,239
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews176
Overall rank#41,212
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerPerry Ellis mHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPerry Ellis m opens with a sharp burst of spicy star anise and crisp bergamot before settling into a warm heart of cinnamon bark and sage. The base brings out smooth vanilla, cashmere wood, and tonka bean, delivering a cozy, powdery scent profile built for chilly autumn days and winter evenings.
Reviews →Perlier Vetiver di Java pairs crisp bergamot and lemon verbena with an aromatic heart of star anise and earthy vetiver. As it settles on skin, cedar and warm tonka bean create a clean, soapy dry down. It suits warm spring mornings at the office or casual weekend wear when you want a fresh, low-key woody scent.
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, Perry Ellis m or Vetiver di Java?
Perry Ellis m takes 4 of 5 categories. Perry Ellis m is rated 3.87/5 from 814 votes; Vetiver di Java is rated 4.04/5 from 24 votes. Choose Perry Ellis m for a vanilla and cinnamon character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Vetiver di Java for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Perry Ellis m or Vetiver di Java?
Perry Ellis m lasts longest (Perry Ellis m 66/100, Vetiver di Java 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Perry Ellis m or Vetiver di Java?
Perry Ellis m projects furthest (Perry Ellis m 58/100, Vetiver di Java 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Perry Ellis m and Vetiver di Java smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Star Anise, Bergamot, Tonka Bean and Vetiver.
Is Perry Ellis m or Vetiver di Java better for summer or winter?
Vetiver di Java suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Perry Ellis m and Vetiver di Java?
Perry Ellis m has top notes of Star Anise and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Balsam Fir and Sage, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Cashmere Wood and White Musk. Vetiver di Java has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon Verbena and Star Anise, heart notes of Vetiver and Woody Notes, a base of Cedar and Tonka Bean.
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