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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
359 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Like it
123 votes
Season
Choose severalLeading answer Summer
136 votes
Time of day
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90 votes
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Fragrance profile
About 18 Intense
18 Intense by Perry Ellis is an aromatic fougère fragrance for men.
Fruits, vegetables and nuts Flowers Musk, amber and animalic
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How it wears
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
93 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
95 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
43 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Good value
37 votes
Have you worn 18 Intense?
Tell us how it opens, how it settles on your skin, how long it lasts and when you wear it.
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Manyman
I loved it; it’s incredibly versatile and zero-intrusive for summer, so I’ll definitely be buying it again.
josue664
The opening is brutal and somewhat discordant, almost causing me to reject it in the first few minutes. However, once it settles on the skin, it becomes more interesting and wearable. The projection is short: strong for the first hour, then very skin-scented, lasting about three more hours. Given the difficult start and poor longevity, I wouldn’t recommend buying it without testing it first. It can be divisive, and the evolution doesn’t compensate for the aggression of the opening.
josue664
The opening of this scent is brutal and unpleasant for me: it starts abruptly and discordantly, which initially causes rejection. However, once it settles on the skin, it becomes more interesting and bearable, revealing a more balanced side. The projection is short: strong for the first hour, then very close to the skin, lasting about three more hours. It’s limited performance these days. Due to the difficult opening and poor longevity, I don’t recommend buying it without trying it first. It can be divisive, and its evolution doesn’t compensate for the aggressive opening.
CyberDovak
I’ve worn this perfume for two weeks. It’s not bad in itself, but I feel it just doesn’t suit me; it’s very strong and invasive, overly spiced. There’s a moment when it catches my attention, but it never quite convinces me. Don’t buy it blindly; I wouldn’t purchase it again.
CyberDovak
I’ve worn it for two weeks. It’s not a bad fragrance, but it just doesn’t suit me; it sounds strong and slightly intrusive. Very spicy. There’s something about it that I’m starting to like, but it never quite convinces me. Don’t buy blindly. I wouldn’t buy it again.
Rubén Molko
What a delicious aroma. It’s a L’Eau D’Issey Pour Homme with a watermelon and wood base. I’ve loved Issey Miyake perfume since secondary school, though I found myself getting a bit bored with it. Some time later, upon trying this gem, I fell in love with that perfume and this one even more. It smells of bitter citrus with the sweetness of melon and watermelon, finishing with a woody base. I recommend testing it on skin first, as the pH changes the scent slightly for everyone. On my skin, it develops very well. A true gem from Perry Ellis.
Jorddy
Issey Miyake d’Issey Pour Homme. VERY RICH, spectacular.
Daker26
Deceptive fragrance (be careful); depending on the pH, it can smell delicious or be repulsive. In my case, it became so unpleasant that I nearly vomited every time I smelled it. In the end, I gifted it to someone who wore it well. 1. Do not buy blindly; test on skin and clothes first. 2. Under no circumstances gift it lightly.
Veliam
I hated it. I bought it blindly based on the notes and reviews, but it gives me a lot of disgust. To my nose, it smells of rotten roses at first. After a few hours, it becomes more pleasant, but that doesn’t make up for the opening for me. I don’t recommend buying it blindly.
Veliam
I hated it. I bought it blindly based on the notes and reviews, but it makes me feel sick. To my nose, it smells of rotten roses at the start. After a few hours, it becomes more pleasant, but that doesn’t compensate for the opening for me. I do not recommend buying it blindly.
gaston_AR
Strident aquatic! It can’t be missing from your collection if you don’t have L’Eau d’Issey by Miyake or Acqua Di Gio by Armani. It adds sophistication, masculinity, and freshness. Its longevity is surprising, although its stridency is intrusive and sensual. It suits summer and winter, day and night, and even in smoky environments or where other fragrances are present, it always stays vital. PE18i activates with heat and persists even close to water. It’s a great representative of the Fougère style that recreates a forest with citrus, floral, and fruity nuances. Green unripe bergamot and aldehydes stand out. The bottle is stylised and elegant with metallic parts that reflect what the perfume offers.
JAMV
Yes, this fragrance is very similar to L’Eau d’Issey, but 18 Intense has something that makes it different and special. For me, it’s the melon and watermelon notes, which combined with the aquatic notes create an excellent blend and performance. I particularly perceive that watermelon note a lot, which I love. It gives an incredible development throughout its life. It’s fresh, revitalising, and clean. I use it a lot in warm climates, where it performs very well, lasting between 6 and 8 hours on me; it’s detectable right next to the skin at the eighth hour, but in a way that surprises. It’s a very good option for aroma, quality, and price, suitable for daily use due to its great acceptance and freshness.
gaston_AR
BRIGHT AQUATIC! It shouldn’t be missing from your Perry Ellis 18 Intense Men collection if you don’t already have L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme by Issey Miyake and/or Acqua Di Gio by Armani. Its sophisticated aroma adds virility, vitality, and freshness. It has a longevity that surprises; it doesn’t go unnoticed, perhaps due to its intrusive and sensual brightness. It adapts well to both summer and winter, day and night, even in polluted or smoky environments, always remaining vital. PE18i is one of those fragrances that activates with heat and persists even when you’re right in the water at the sea or pool. It’s a great representative of the Fougère style, recreating a woodland atmosphere with citrus, floral, and fruity nuances. Bergamot (green, unripe) and aldehydes stand out. Important: the stylish and elegant bottle with metallic parts reflects what the perfume offers.
JAMV
Yes, it’s very similar to L’Eau d’Issey, but 18 Intense has something special: the melon and watermelon notes. Together with the aquatic notes, they make an excellent blend and performance. I love that watermelon note that gives it an incredible development. It’s fresh, revitalising, and clean. I use it a lot in warm climates and it lasts between 6 and 8 hours; by the eighth hour it fades close to the skin in a surprising way. It’s a very good option for aroma, quality, and price, ideal for daily use due to its great acceptance and freshness.
Alex_Rex
It’s fresh and soapy, ideal for the office. It gives a sense of clean and fresh, nothing more. The longevity is acceptable, about six hours, with the first two being very potent. Then it disappears little by little until it fades close to the skin. To repeat, it’s acceptable for going to work, it’s nothing extraordinary.
Alex_Rex
It’s fresh and soapy, ideal for the office. It gives a sensation of clean and fresh, nothing more. Longevity is acceptable (six hours), with the first two hours being very potent. Then it fades away gradually until it remains right next to the skin. I repeat, acceptable for going to work, nothing extraordinary.
DANFERRARI
Perry Ellis 18 Intense was the one that started my collection. At first, I thought it was a mix of the original 360 and the Red, but after a few days I hated it: it smells like cheap soap with alcohol, nothing more. It’s not even good soap; it’s like not having rinsed properly in the shower. The box promised sensuality, and that’s what I felt. It has brutal projection when you first spray it and lasts 4 or 5 hours, perhaps the last hour close to the skin, but simply doesn’t work for me.
julioehf
In my opinion, it’s a very good fragrance. At first it projects a lot and lasts an hour on the skin before losing intensity, but on clothes it can last up to 12 hours. Its longevity is top-notch. I see it as perfect for work or summer days thanks to those citrus notes.
alberto pei
Hello. I’m not an expert at identifying specific notes, I just feel if it’s fresh, citrusy, aquatic, woody, etc. This fragrance is fresh and intense; the opening notes are powerful and if you overdo it can be annoying for about 15 minutes, but then it becomes very pleasant and leaves a good trail. Like most Perry Ellis fragrances, it has good longevity and lasts about 7 hours on me. I think it’s for evening wear, but everyone uses what they like. I highly recommend it for the quality it offers without being expensive.
AXLMF
Pleasant aroma that I love a lot. Watermelon dominates, with lavender, bergamot, and melon in the background. It’s ideal for fresh climates, but not cold ones. It lasts about 12 hours on me, although after the fifth hour it fades close to the skin. The trail is moderate; it can be heavy if you overdo it. I’ve had it for some time and don’t remember the price, but it didn’t seem expensive to me. I’m surprised by the quality of Perry Ellis; it’s one of the best options.