Perry Ellis Love

This was a blind buy and I was attracted by its pink pretty bottle. When I first opened the package and sniffed the nozzle, I was surprised to find out that it smelled like men's cologne. I frowned, thinking that it couldn't be because I remembered what notes were supposed to have been in this and it smelled nothing like it. Ok, I sprayed one spray on my hand-very crisp light citrusy men's cologne. Mind you, it smelled nice but not very feminine. I actually had to check the bottle to make sure that I didn't get the men's version. After a few minutes that citrus mellowes out into a sort of fresh floral that has almost an aquatic feeling. At this point, I was seriously falling in love with it. But about half hour later, it finally gets to the base notes and I realized that it smells familiar. I went on Fragrantica again to look at some reviews-yep, the drydown is a dead ringer for John Varvatos which I also own except Love is a bit fresher. I can see why other reviewers are comparing this to Chance and Coco Madem-I can see the simularities but I think Chance and Coco M have a LOT more patchouli which I really can't stand. As for Love-I really wish that patchouli wasn't present because I would have liked it so much better without it. Oh, well...Still, I think its a nice scent which I actually like better than John Varvatos. I know its classified as floral chypre but I can safely say that top and middle notes do not resemble chypre scents at the slightest, only the base notes do. Lasting power is fenomenal-I sprayed it 3 hours ago and its still going strong, with no sign of dissapearing. Must be the patchouli which always lasts a long time on my skin UPDATE: I think this is one of my top fragrances. I seriously fell in love with it. I never cared for original Coco M but this is aquatic Coco Mademoiselle and I love it!

I am quite seriously reviewing a deodorant in this scent. I normally wouldn't, but - A. This deodorant is STRONG. B. This deodorant is GORGEOUS. So, I can only assume the perfume is absolutely wonderful. I am not exaggerating or being dramatic when I say, this is the best, and most beautifully fragrant deodorant I've ever had. I won't, however, rate performance here because deo isn't adequate to know how the perfume would fare. Enough about this being deodorant... 😮💨😅😂 On the basis of scent itself, this is stunning. It's absolutely Chanel-esque. Slightly (and I do mean slightly) less refined overall, and slightly less crisp, but it could easily pass as Chanel. It also smells similar to Elie Saab Le Parfum Royal, if anyone is familiar with it (which I also described as smelling Chanel-esque). There's hesperidic bergamot. There's a dry, peppery rose. There's clean musk. There's a blonde patchouli. It's upscale, feminine, and classically pretty. This is so resemblant of Coco Mademoiselle and Le Parfum Royal (I own both), that I'm eager to wear this deodorant along with them 😂 It's funny, but I'm also completely serious (deodorant is your base scent and a default signature smell afterall, very important). I also will be keeping an eye out for a bottle of this.

This perfume has a Queen vibe. When I wear this I’m surely the queen of Something. I was almost done with a travel spray of Coco Mademoiselle when I ran into this, read these reviews, and thought hmmmm let’s see if they’re right. Edit: ok yes. I smelled Chance and it’s closer to this one! You all were right. It’s similar enough that I have no desire to go get CM or Chance from Chanel. (Will still be clinging to my chance eau fraiche this summer though) Lately I’m really enjoying the layer of sweet water lily that emerges in this, and it can even become a bit heady in the mid notes. When I’m in the mood for it this really hits the spot. Easily one of my favorite “regal” perfumes and has 5-6 hrs longevity on me. That crisp citrus/patchouli with just the right blend of florals feels luxe, yet powerful, and gets me fired up for action. If you’re offended by patchouli this is probably not for you!

I know that everyone says it smells like so many other fragarances out there and that may be so but the difference between those and this is that there is something about it that has me head over heels in love with "love". I absolutely without doubt LOVE this perfume. I came across it on a perfume gift hunt one day and it has been addiction ever since. Even with the patchouli the scent is undeniably feminine: sweet, soft, powdery floral, smooth, yet heady and seductive at the same time. It is strong, long lasting and the sillage projects but not more than a person at an arms length or two away. It is just wonderful. I believe I have found my signature scent. This comes highly recommended.

Great discovery! I have tested it today and all i can say that this is a COMPLETE copy of Chanel "Chance" (EDT). I just couldn ́t belive my nose! I read that some say it is like a Coco Mademoiselle, but it isn ́t, it is "Chance", just go and compare both of them in the store! Maybe the smallest nuances are different but actually it IS a cheaper version of Chance! Identical! Lasting power is not that great as of Chance, but lasts for 4-5 ours. Smells really nice of rose and patchouli, with the accents of water lilly and sandalwood. Really really lovely, since i also love "Chance" the original. DO try it if you ́re on budget and can ́t afford Chanel. Noone would tell a difference!!!

I wrote a review on this several years ago and I think I am on my second bottle. You can buy this for next to nothing in places like Ross, Marshalls or TJ maxx(under 20 bucks for large bottle). Just wanted to repeat that at the time I wrote my first review, I don't think I tried Chance by Chanel yet so I thought it resembled Coco M but its really more like Chance than anything. If you like Chance and don't want to shell out the cash, find this on discount fragrance sites and you won't be sorry. I get citrus, mixed in with pepper(which is very pronounced to me my nose), and florals with bit of spice and patchouli. Patchouli makes this scent, without it, it would be not the same.

I smelled this one in a magazine, and I fell in love. To my surprise, I found the 1.7 oz at Ross on clearance for $14.99, and snagged it up right away. When I got home and smelled it, I noticed it was very different from the magazine ad. It starts off sweet and pretty, and dries down to a Coco Mademoiselle type of fragrance. I was shocked, but in a good way! This is a much more affordable fragrance, so I can smell expensive on a budget...lol. Once again, this is not my typical kind of scent, as I normally lean towards fruity floral frags, but this one won me over. :)

I am not fond of overly sweet fragrances, this has such a smooth blend that it does not come off as overly sweet. The initial scent made it seem as this was not going to work for me BUT that wears off quickly and settles into classy feminine frangrance. The dry down does bring Coco Mademoiselle to mind, as some have previously noted, yet much more subdued but still present and long lasting... Great for the office. It will have you basking in its mellow sweetness as you zip through the day. For the price, it can easily become a spring day wear staple.

I originally tried this based on the reviews I read here. The reviews are SPOT ON and I couldn't be happier with my purchase! It does smell masculine initially but just give it a minute, don't get disappointed. After about 15 minutes or so, the Chanel Chance similarities come shining through. It is extremely similar might I add. This is absolutely lovely, feminine, and smells quite expensive. If you love the original Chanel Chance....you will love this!!!! I adore it and I will repurchase! Thanks ladies you always steer me in the right direction ;-)

Yes it is good. Got a great deal and bought based on the reviews you guys put up here. Thank you, this is one of the best buys I've ever made. Would not even think of trying a Perry Ellis scent. Boy I've changed my mind. It does start off masculine but that quickly gives way to a wonderful scent that is very much feminine without smelling like BBW, no disrespect to BBW. I just don't always want to smell like the applecherrypeachpearstrawberry base they use in most everything. Yay P.E.! Thank you!

This perfume has become my everyday signature scent. Although I buy it cheap, it smells expensive and elegant and the longevity of this is outrageous but not obnoxious. People tell me they smell me even when I'm not around. I don't feel like this perfume is under appreciated but it's defiantly an unusual fragrance to come by that a lot of people notice. I get many compliments wearing this perfume. My favorite part is the Liquorice notes I can smell them especially when it's warm out.

I smell citrus and a bit of pepper. LOVE this perfume and it last a long time. It's fresh at the same time sophisticated. You can wear this anytime. It does smell allot like CM. and Chanel Chance. But wow at such an affordable price! Not to flowery at all. It could almost be a unisex scent only it's a bit sweet for that. No this ones for us ladies! Lovely perfume sure to get a comment from this one. Mmmm smells so good!

This was a blind buy, I bought the gift set that contains a perfume, body lotion and beautiful pearl bracelet :) And I can say that I've got Love at the first smell with this perfume! This is not bad at all, I'm satisfied. I agree that this fragrance has masculine scent, but it doesn't make this fragrance categorized for men, that's why this perfume is really unique. Probably it will be my signature soon :D

Like other reviewers, I thought there was something so familiar about this scent.Well there was because it smells the exact same as my Coco Mademoiselle. To me Chance has a little more citrus notes than this one. I smell mostly the water lillies. If you are on a budget this is a great buy instead of breaking the bank....I purchased mine at Ross for $19.99.

So much like Coco Mademoiselle !!! This is just lovely. I am so glad to have something that doesn't cost a fortune and smells so close to CM. A blast of orange, a hint of patchouli and rose. Beautiful. The last time I wore this, I got a nice compliment from a stranger. I will definitely repurchase this. Has Perry Ellis Love been discontinued ??

I got it for my wife a while back and it's just a magnificent fragrance. The opening is so charming that you instantly fall in love with it, by the time you smells the drydown it just so sexy and cute at the same time, it's one of my wife's all time favorites

i can recognize patchouli on a first sniff. yeah, i know for some people it smells masculine, but for me, i can't imagine man wears this kind of flowery patchouli. But it has zero lasting power on my skin. Better spray on a clothes.

In the dry summer air this smells just like Coco Mademoiselle on me, the heat must bring the notes out! Because I bought this in the winter and it smelled more like Chanel Chance, really lovely but more subtle.

Between Chanel's Coco Mademoiselle & Chance (yellow). Great budget wise alternative n good for the office n everyday use!

Even though I used the body lotion too, this perfume just stayed for 5-6 hrs on my skin, then I have to spray again