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° Red for Men by Perry Ellis — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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° Red for Men by Perry Ellis

Perry Ellis· 2003· Eau de Cologne

° Red for Men

7.5495Typically ~$25

Mostly lime and mandarin orange, warmed by musk. A spring pick.

FreshCitrusAquaticSpicySynthetic

Perfumer: Jean-Louis Grauby

Scent profile

Top notes

Lime Mandarin orange Bergamot Orange Cinnamon Clove Nutmeg

Heart notes

Lavender Parsley

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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Base notes

Musk Cedarwood Oakmoss Sandalwood Vetiver Patchouli

When to wear it

A spring and summer fragrance that wears easiest in daylight — at its best for everyday wear and the office.

SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

81%

Spring

100%

Summer

99%

Fall

96%

Day

100%

Night

71%

Where

Office

97%

Casual

100%

Date

80%

Club

60%

Formal

79%

Performance

Longevitymoderate

Sillagemoderate

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting). Longevity and sillage reflect community reports.

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Sport

79%