18 by Perry Ellis

Bought it on a whim and I loved the scent at first. It’s potent and alcoholic at the start, as they say, but it’s not unpleasant; it’s just a mojito, which I adore, and I didn’t realise it had that note. I don’t detect the pear, raspberry or vanilla, which is a good thing as I’m not a fan of sweet scents. To me, it’s fresh and green rather than fruity, different from what I usually wear. It’s perfect for everyday use; I don’t see it as a signature scent or for events, but it’s a good perfume.

It stands out at the start with fruits submerged in something sweet and refreshing, then moves to a floral with aquatic and sweet touches, slightly woody, like a sweet little wood such as cinnamon but without the spice. I love this aroma. It refreshes and energises you, like those rhythmic 90s songs that make you move. Despite its energy, it retains an elegant touch. Cheers! The trail is good for the first two hours. Longevity: on my skin about 4-6 hours, but nothing a pocket perfume can’t fix.

I love it, it’s very fresh. I see it as ideal for hot afternoons or mild weather. It smells lovely, it doesn’t bother, it’s discreet but has presence. 💕

Very rich and fresh, reminds me a bit of Tommy Girl, floral and feminine, although they don’t share notes with Versace’s Dylan Blue. It’s not as mass-produced as others.

When I received it on a hot day, it opened very citrusy and soapy, almost strident. On my skin it didn’t feel sweet at all; I think the mojito’s lemon swallowed all the notes at the start, but as I love citrus, I adored it. The next day, in cold and rain, it was another story: the raspberry and pear appeared, it dried down softer and more floral, giving a sensation of just coming out of the shower, very clean. At the end, the vanilla is barely noticeable. I find it similar to Aqua Kenzo without the magnolia. Ideal for any season: refreshing in heat and sweet/floral in cold. I keep it for daily use, it’s too short for formal events. The trail is moderate and longevity is regular (3 hours projecting, then skin-level, need to reapply), but it lasts much longer on clothes. I bought it blind because I couldn’t believe an EDP at that price with interesting notes. Despite expecting better performance, it was a success and worth the risk. Superb purchase. If you like citrus and clean scents, it’s excellent. 10/10.

A classic, excellent price and longevity (7-8 hours). Good trail. I’m fascinated by its salty note, that soapy base that makes you feel freshly showered, and the sweet touch makes it cheerful. To my taste, it’s very balanced. What I like most is that it’s timeless: it doesn’t smell like a trendy sweet fragrance nor a vintage perfume, it’s an aroma that doesn’t go out of fashion in my opinion.

Fresh, sparkling and full of energy, this fragrance blends fresh flowers with acidic fruits. At a very reasonable price, it’s ideal for hot spring and summer days.

What a surprise Perry Ellis 18 was to me! It’s a lovely, super fresh scent, not sweet at all, behaving like a true aquatic. At times I get the impression it has Calone, probably due to the water lily and the mojito-raspberry-peach blend. It’s a pleasant fragrance for spring or rainy days, simply superb! Initially, it smells like mojito with a rich raspberry syrup twist, then transforms into a semi-aquatic floral scent. On my skin, it lasted over 12 hours. It’s perfect for work, but regulate the application as it can be quite intrusive.

This fragrance is enchanting and refreshing, transforming thanks to its fruity notes, but it comes accompanied by a soft woody and oriental floral touch. If you like fresh fragrances, this would be a good option to try.

I find this fragrance very captivating; the fusion of its notes reacts with your sense of smell and brings the aroma to your senses all day. It transcends age barriers, as by its name it could be mistaken for a youthful one, but honestly it suits very well. Another point in its favour is that it’s not very well known, nor expensive, and projects very well.

A rather rare and multifaceted perfume. Why? Let me explain. Today I tried it, arriving at the perfumery without the intention of knowing it, but in the end I ended up testing it. When I smelled the cap and the atomiser, it seemed intense, so I convinced myself to apply it. At first, I perceived it as very floral, combined with mojito and raspberry. I liked it, but more as casual. After half an hour, the scent had changed completely: it smells like talc-floral. About three and a half hours later, it smells like lily. Nothing but lily. At no point did I perceive the pear, vanilla or sandalwood; they are almost non-existent. It underwent a transformation over time. Its trail decreased more and more; now it stays very close to the skin, although at first its scent is very potent. It smelled like myself. I think this perfume changes depending on the person who wears it. As many said, they only perceived the very alcoholic mojito. Whereas others wear it and it smells of flowers. I had no issues with the mojito, although it was noticeable. If I had only smelled alcohol, I wouldn’t have bothered to defend the 18 from PE even a little… 6.5/10.

It seems strange to me that they say it’s intense; I didn’t like it because it didn’t last at all and was almost imperceptible, I suppose it’s due to my skin. The fragrance itself I like so much that I bought the set with cream, gel, and spray, but even using the whole set it didn’t last. I don’t know, it simply disappointed me.

I smelled it on a classmate and I must say I agree with SeleneHdez totally. I’ll add that the ‘mojito’ feels well alcoholic and lemony… at this point, I think it combines quite well with the character of the woman who wore it, who is a party and drink enthusiast, of a playful character and with an aggressive edge… in short, it suits her excellently, and in fact, other women compliment it quite a lot… I imagine it’s because of its ‘refreshing’ yet sweet and toxic combination of mojito, water lily, strawberry lollipop and synthetic pear that jumps everywhere. In my opinion, due to its noticeable synthetic trail, (for those who like it) it’s best worn at night.

Giuuuuu, it sounds dated to me; frankly, it smells almost identical to the classic 360 and, in my opinion, feels too old-fashioned.

To my taste, everything works well except the mojito: on my skin it smells like hospital alcohol rather than a Cuban cocktail, but on my mother it comes out floral and refined. It’s curious. On both of us, the Perry Ellis 18 is intense, sweet, with great projection and trail.