Fragrance comparison

Witch vs Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 137 ratings analysed

Witch

G Parfums

1.001 votes

Rank #75,314 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)

Perry Ellis

4.36136 votes

Rank #3,589 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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

Witch0/1

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)1/1

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

WitchG Parfums

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)Perry Ellis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value70

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

green61%

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

Mandarin OrangeGreen NotesElemi resinPineapplePatchouliAmbergrisBergamotLavenderGalbanumVanillaOakmossJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

oak mossLeatherGalbanumVanilleCarnationBergamotRoseCivetAmberVetiverSandalwoodOpoponax

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot and Galbanum. Durations are only published for Witch, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night85

Spring77

Summer39

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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

Men68

Unisex28

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,314

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,589

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

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

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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, Witch or Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)?

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

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

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

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

Witch suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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