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Aqua by Perry Ellis

Men 2012

Description

Aqua by Perry Ellis is an aromatic aquatic fragrance for men. Launched in 2012, this composition features lime and bergamot in the top notes; sea water, lavender and coriander in the heart; and woody notes, musk and ambergris in the base.

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When to wear it (votes)

  • Winter 3.6%
  • Spring 33%
  • Summer 55%
  • Autumn 8.0%
  • Day 85%
  • Night 15%

Key notes

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214 votes

  • Positive 74%
  • Negative 14%
  • Neutral 12%
positive reviews 214 community votes
LongevityModerate SillageIntimate Best momentSummer CharacterMasculine

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In the collection

Leading answer I own it

629 votes

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Leading answer Summer

224 votes

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Leading answer Day

142 votes

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Fragrance profile

About Aqua

Main accord citrus Year 2012 Gender Men

Aqua by Perry Ellis is an aromatic aquatic fragrance for men. Launched in 2012, this composition features lime and bergamot in the top notes; sea water, lavender and coriander in the heart; and woody notes, musk and ambergris in the base.

Flowers Green, herbal and fougère Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic

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Longevity

Leading answer Moderate

143 votes

Sillage

Leading answer Intimate

162 votes

Character

Leading answer Traditionally masculine

105 votes

Value perception

Leading answer Good value

104 votes

Community reviews

16 reviews

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  1. Aqua de Perry Ellis is a marine citrus ideal for everyday wear, perhaps the most complete option I own, though I’m not sure if it’s the best. For now, it smells like that Giorgio Armani Armani Mania which is no longer available. Lasts 5 to 6 hours on skin, projects for an hour, and leaves a moderate to low trail. Costs between $50 and $70. Would I recommend it? Yes. Cheers.

  2. Aqua de Perry Ellis: a citrus marine aroma ideal for everyday wear one of the most reliable I have if not the best. For now it reminds me of the discontinued Armani Mania by Giorgio Armani. Notes: Longevity 5-6 hours Projection 1 hour Sillage moderate to low Price varies between $50 and $70. Would I recommend it? Yes. Best regards.

  3. Aqua de Perry Ellis, what a pity regarding the performance. It’s a perfect fragrance for feeling light, but it lasts nothing; it’s literally water. I love its accord and harmony; it’s a super light blend between flashes of Davidoff Cool Water and the incredible coriander from my legendary XS by Rabanne. What a shame that poor longevity.

  4. Jaime Ramírez

    It resembles Esika Kalos Sport and Lbel Bleu Intense a lot, but lasts very little on the skin. Aqua Extreme by Perry Ellis is much better.

  5. Snipermexik

    ⚠️DO NOT BUY⚠️ There’s not much to say, it smells rich and fresh, citrusy. It cost me $9 but doesn’t last more than 30 minutes. Even if you apply a lot or on clothes, it’s hard to detect. It’s cheap and smells good, but it lasts nothing. ⚠️Do not buy it⚠️

  6. Alex Hernández

    What freshness! When I tried it in-store once it dried it reminded me of jelly something pleasant and clean with citrus notes. Ideal for the office or air-conditioned indoor spaces suitable for any season. It lasts me over four hours. I bought it with a deodorant and the combination works wonders.

  7. Alex Hernández

    What a refreshing scent! The first time I tried it in-store, once it dried, it seemed pleasant, like jelly… It’s fresh, clean, and citrusy. Very good for the office or air-conditioned places, suitable for any season. It lasts me more than 4 hours. It came with a deodorant and together they make a good combination.

  8. I’ve just finished this fragrance and if it lasted longer and projected better it would be one of the best summer scents I’ve tried. It has a super fresh smell that wakes you up after a shower and looks great on hot days though you do need to apply more if you want it to last… this fragrance can remind you of the freshness of the waves and gives you life but only for an hour or maybe two if you’re lucky.

  9. I’ve just finished this fragrance and I must say that, if it had more longevity and projection, it would be one of the best summer scents I’ve tried… It has a very fresh smell that revives you after a shower and works great on hot days, only that you have to overapply if you want to extend its duration… This fragrance can remind you of the freshness of the waves and gives you life, but only for an hour or maybe a couple if you’re lucky.

  10. It’s very pleasant, fresh, clean, and marine. It could be a lighter and fresher version of Cool Water Summer, but it lacks hours of fixation. It fulfils the purpose of enjoying the moment and knowing you smell good.

  11. I bought this perfume directly from a Perry Ellis store for $15; it follows the brand’s Reserve line with lavender as the most notable note. This Aqua de Perry Ellis, apart from the lavender, feels very aquatic, citrusy, and fresh, but it has a drawback: zero longevity and trail. It’s a scent to smell up close to the skin, so I can’t recommend it. I finished the 100ml bottle very quickly because I overapplied it to feel more of its scent; when it was gone, I said goodbye and never again.

  12. ShiseidoTactics

    This isn’t the first time I’ve tried it in-store but this time I applied a generous amount to my skin. Its projection and trail are low which is quite common nowadays. The scent doesn’t stand out; it’s very common among fragrances of this style which is a negative point. However there are three things I do like: 1) Based on the prices I’ve seen online it seems to have a relatively lower cost than its competitors from other brands. 2) Whatever the case it is a fresh and pleasant fragrance. 3) For lovers of aquatic and lavender notes I think it’s a good example.

  13. ShiseidoTactics

    This isn’t the first time I’ve tried it in-store, but this time I experienced it more. I applied a good amount on my skin. Its projection and trail are low, something common nowadays. Its aroma isn’t distinctive; it’s common to many fragrances of this style, which is a point against. But I’ll mention three positive aspects: 1) Based on prices I’ve seen online, it seems to have a relatively lower cost than its competitors. 2) Whatever the case, it’s fresh and pleasant. 3) For lovers of aquatic and lavender notes, I think it’s a good example.

  14. alegleason

    This perfume feels very off to me, very linear, doesn’t stand out, another one of the crowd of fresh scents. The bottle is pretty. It opens with green and citrus notes and has marine notes at the base; it will never make you dizzy or get tired of it, so it stays consistent all the time. Good gift for a young or sporty adult. Moderate to low projection and same for longevity.

  15. VEKA DE PRIMO

    Exquisite fresh and clean at the beginning smelling like a man straight out of the shower. It’s very versatile: starts off energetic and alert but becomes romantic and intense over time. I gifted it to my partner and I can’t get enough of smelling it. For me Perry Ellis has the best longevity of all its fragrances but this one in particular has nothing spectacular in terms of projection and fades very quickly.

  16. VEKA DE PRIMO

    Exquisite fresh and clean at first smelling like a man straight out of the shower. It’s very versatile: starts with an energetic alert focused vibe then gradually becomes romantic and intense. I gifted it to my partner and I can’t get enough of smelling it. For me Perry Ellis is one of the brands with the best longevity and staying power but this particular one has nothing spectacular in terms of projection and lasts very short indeed :/