Perry Ellis m

I wanted to revisit this one again for a review. The more I wear this fragrance the more I am impressed with it for both quality and longevity. Truly... if you are telling us that this is no more than a skin scent, you either have a ph that destroys fragrances, or you didn't really give it time in public to get a reasonable response. Nope... maybe it is not a heavy scent, but I am telling you it does project well... maybe even more noticeable than some of my other "heavy hitting sillage bombs of the 80's" Many people confuse projection with nose wrenching power, and that is not the case. Don't believe me... just think of Shalimar. Shalimar can be wafted and sensed and anchored across a large room, but no one calls it a strong perfume. It's pleasant and it makes you want to find out where it's coming from. To my knowledge, this does not have any tobacco note ingredients in it, but to me it has a very strong resemblance to a fine sweet pipe tobacco. Perhaps it is the same kind of vanilla that would be used in pipe tobacco. Also on the "late" dry-down it has a very strong kinship to the smell of obsession in it's late dry-down. (I am talking about the original vintage obsession of the early 80's)I contribute that to the spice combination. And honestly, looking at the ingredients listed I would even dare say that Obsession was the target competition in the creation of this fragrance. But to me this is a much better fragrance than Obsession ever was to me, especially any current version of it. So when I want something pleasant and warm or inviting, I am reaching for this fragrance very often. This is like GOLD in a bottle... a very poorly designed bottle. Especially the cap... what silliness. The juice inside deserves something much more spectacular in presentation. But then... who knows... we may not be able to buy it for under 20 dollars a bottle.

I got a tester of this a couple years ago for $17 on Fragrancebuy.ca after Ash from Gent Scents talked about it. It was during the first Covid lockdown, so I had to blind buy it and for once, it worked out great. Perry Ellis M is a great cheapie with great performance and a great overall scent. The opening is a bit scratchy and sharp I think because the anise and the cinnamon are battling it out for dominance with cinnamon finally winning within the first 20-30 minutes. Then the vanilla starts coming out more and makes an awesome bed for the cinnamon to lie upon for the rest of the life of the fragrance. There's also a powdery woodiness in the base but the cinnamon and vanilla stick around and stand out the most. I think this is awesome, especially for the price. It could be a bit smoother in the opening but overall if you're into cinnamon and vanilla, then you'd probably love this fragrance. It projects enormously for the first 30 minutes or so and slowly dies down to about within arm's reach. The sillage is fantastic for almost the length of the fragrance. I can smell the trails when I walk around 6-8 hours into the life of the fragrance. The longevity is really quite good as well. With 6 sprays it lasts about 12 hours before it's no longer detectable to me but I'm sure if someone came close to my neck where I sprayed, they'd still be able to smell it. Scent : 8/10 Projection : 8.5/10 Sillage : 8.5/10 Longevity :10/10 This stuff is seriously underrated. If you get a chance to get a batch from a couple years ago, grab it. I can't really speak to newer batches but whatever batch I own, it's freakin' great. The sticker on the bottom is so small, I can't make out the batch but I definitely got a batch from before 2020.

I like to think of this one as my "dirty, spicy caramel". I detect all the listed notes except the fir and bergamot. The tonka and vanilla create a pleasant sweetness that softens the cinnamon blast. Vanilla, tonka, cashmeran means this is a seductively soft scent (Visit for men is my other seductively soft scent currently in rotation, which is just slightly spicier than M because of nutmeg and pink pepper). The alchemy of all these sweet notes presents a syrupy fresh caramel scent, which gets a little roughed up by vetiver, anise, and musk. It's not "wow that's caramel!" but it does remind me of making fresh caramel or of the centers of box chocolates. This is very sweet like 1Million, and, no offense, far more complex and less reliant on cinnamon to maintain its allure. From my novice understanding of the type categories, this fragrance sits at an interesting crossroads of balsamic, aromatic, and gourmand. I would not recommend a blind buy unless you regularly blind buy sweeter scents or have to have every cinnamon-vanilla there is. I got this in a lot and will more than likely finish it, but I would've been a little disappointed if I sought this out specifically, but then again cinnamon-vanilla are not a favorite accord of mine, though I consider it very nice to have this type of scent on hand. Update: this scent has really grown on me, and I reach for it more than any other winter frag because of the seductive caramel musk. I'm getting great sillage for the first two hours but I can't exactly comment on longevity because I keep layering it with so many other cool weather scents.

A Hidden Gem of Fragrance Success! ____________________________________ A wonderful blend of sweetness and woods, and a bit of an underrated secret in the perfume world. To those who say it resembles Allure, you are partially correct, as it is quite comparative only in the top notes, or within 5-10 minutes of spraying. You get the same spicy woody notes from the get go, but this soon fades down to a warm woodsy with some spices that really give it character. All in all, this cologne is a great deal for the price, and is frankly better than some of the more high dollar fragrances. If this was made by any other name, you could easily expect a $70-80 price tag set on it. As is, this one is a definite BUY, since you are getting quality, sophistication, and a mature scent with tones of playfulness within. This scent lasts for a good 6+ hours on my skin as well, and projects decently for the first 1.5-2 hours. After that, it resigns to a playful skin scent with the original tones. Spray recommendations: one to the chest, two to the neck, and one to each arm for best projection and enjoyment. One can also be added to the back of the head for better trail and cloud, but it's optional as this one does a decent enough job. Longevity: 6/10 (6+ hours) Projection: 6/10 Versatility: 7/10 (Formal/ informal...spring, fall, winter, possibly summer on a cool day) Smell: 9/10 (Sweet, woodsy, and done right!)

Sometimes I buy perfumes just because I am curious about them, after reading a review, or hearing a well stated opinion. When that happens and the perfume is inexpensive (like "m"), I just buy the flask. Porsuing a sample or a decant may be tiresome and sometimes the final expense is bigger that the cost of "the real thing". Many times, when a blind buy of an inexpensive perfume happens, I just end up with another unused scent in my closet. "m" is really inexpensive, hard or impossible to find in my country and has been extensively recommended by a Youtube reviewer that I don't really care or trust. So... I just blind ordered it a couple of years ago! "m" turned out to be a gem and I still really like it a lot. It has a strong vibe of Allure Homme, although I don't consider it a clone, with an all-around type of spiciness and sweetness that makes it particularly eclectic and versatile, besides having a scent that I particulary like. On top of it, the flask is really handy to carry in one's pocket. It could be another very aromatic gourmand with cinnamon, vanilla, tonka and star anise, but the seasoning with fir and cashmere wood proved to be very effective. All the people around me like it and it turned out to be an unexpected compliment getter. The performance isn't great, but not too bad either. Happy whiffs!

It doesn't compare very well to Allure Homme. Allure has some fresher notes that aren't included in M.(predominantly that slightly sour, but spicy smell from the ginger note in Allure). I do understand the comparison, though. Perry Ellis M has a moment in the first moments of its dry down in which it's very much like Allure, but that lasts only for a minute or so, and isn't really a fair comparison. I'm pleasantly surprised by M. I bought it without trying as a replacement for Allure... and it's not. But I'm not disappointed, though. Not at all. It really is a great scent in its own right. I love that warmth and spiciness cut by some freshness and a bit of sweetness (which is more jasmine than vanilla on my skin). Because of that fresh sweetness, it would work in summer as well (though it's considered more of a winter-scent) As said before: longevity truly is incredible. It will easily last the day. It would probably last for days, if there wasn't something like personal hygiene to get in its way. I highly recommend this scent. It is a wonderful scent and although it doesn't compare to Allure, it does truly stand up to it. Now, knowing all that, consider its price. Unbelievable.

I'd seen a few reviews on YouTube of this fragrance and also realized that I needed more fragrances to be an autumn scent. A*Men is typically my go to for when those earthy tones and season come about, so typically something gourmand and non-cloying sweetness. What really interested me was the comparison with Chanel Allure Homme which I do enjoy, but find A*Men to get me more compliments and a bit more affordable. I came across this fragrance when out and about and going into a local Ross; $15. My concern was the anise note in the makeup of this juice. First spray is very strong and I get a blast of cinnamon and anise note which the cinnamon did great in making the anise less cloying to me. It's a strong top note composition and I don't particularly like anise or licorice smells. It starts to settle into the vanilla and tonka bean very well after some dry down. I can still catch hints of anise, but it is not as bad with the base notes coming in. I've had it on for about 4 hours now and it is still projecting and is very smooth and sweet, but not cloying. Very much like this fragrance and is for sure in the autumn lineup for me. 8/10 for me!

They were around $20 during co-19 on your usual discounters. I only bought it cause this site mentioned it smelled like Allure, my favorite fragrance BEFORE it was reformulated years ago. Those of you who know Allure in the mid 2000s know what a masterpiece that was. Super strong, hardcore trail. Anyways M by Perry Ellis comes super close to OG pre formulation Allure as in its very dense and strong. If this had some sweetness, this would be flying off the shelves these days. But I don't want the sweetness, what's missing is the subtle peach note in Allure (not detectable in recent Allure batches) and that makes all the difference. I was very close to selling M just because it was so strong and then I realized for the price this was, and probably going higher than $20 bucks these days lol, I was lucky to own this. This was Perry Ellis's best creation. In the fragrance world, a budget brand, but in the mid 2000s they were quality, they were like Azzaro of today, and this does not smell cheap at all, this was a niche' version of OG Allure in disguise.

Absolutely superb scent for the fall! And one of the best values on the market. I paid $13 shipped for a 3.4 tester on ebay. How can you beat that? I couldn't be happier. I'll admit my wife and I expected an average scent but this blows my mind. The composition and performance far exceeded our expectations. It does remind me a lot of Boss #6, they both share cinnamon, vanilla, and other notes related to the autumn season in New England. I'm not saying they smell exactly alike, because they don't by any means. At the top they are similar, but in the middle and base notes they go in different directions, and I enjoy them both a lot. Basically if you like the following fragrances, chances are you're going to love Perry Ellis M.... Boss #6, JHL by Aramis, Cinnabar, Witness by Jacques Bogart. All of those fragrances offer a similar vibe in a different way. And if you like those fragrances you can blind buy Perry Ellis M with confidence. I guarantee it!

I bought a small bottle of this in 2017 but I gave it away for some reason. Maybe I wasn’t impressed the first time but I guess it’s a good idea to buy another one for collection. We’ll, after giving it another shot I thought it smells great after you pass that harsh synthetic opening, and I am echoing the same experience of our fellow reviewers below. That dry down is just gorgeous and alluring no wonder why this is being compared to Chanel Allure Homme, which I don’t own a bottle but sampled quite a few times at the department store. Best for fall and winter especially this holiday season because of its woodsy cinnamon vibe. 9/10 a true gem 👍 As always, it’s a good idea to try before you buy if you have that option. “Let's spread the scents of peace and kindness. The two most beautiful fragrance in the world that will cost you nothing and will get you a totally different kind of compliments” 🙏

Love this fragrance. Mine is over 15 years old and its such a velvety smooth winter scent. The opening is an anise-licorice bomb with tonka and cinnamon. I hate anise and licorice as a spice and food, but absolutely love the smell of them. The sage and fir gives a wonderful brisk bite and really helps transitions to the more warm intimate dry down period. Perry Ellis M becomes slightly woody, warm and resinous with the vanilla and cashmere blended to a smooth velvet vibe. Thougu not listed, i catch a subtle rich caramel note. Overall, a very cozy scent. What i love is the anise is always there throughout. Ive never smelled Allure that it is a dupe of but based on descriptions, i think i will always choose M. Sillage is Strong and longevity is VERY long lasting. 12+ hours on my skin, clothes, itll last days or weeks on a jacket.

Oh Perry Ellis. You too humble! It's not just 'm'. But Mmm...mmmMMMMmm...M-Mmm...Ehaaa. The opening kicks off with two major notes. Star anise on a gorgeous heartwarming cinnamon woody base. When the star anise gets out of the way, we are dealing with an exceptional date fragrance. Also this Mama lasts a long long time. So, you don't need to go to the gents room, and reapply with an emergency vial between main course and dessert. Because dessert, you will get, in one way or another! For the price , I don't find much motivation to go full on Egoiste (which has a similar vibe). But yeah, bottle design...what's up with that? Is it so people can use it even if they don't have a date? The female version i can understand. But surely not... No, I think I need a REAL date.

I get the comparison to chanel allure homme as I owned it as well, but I prefer perry ellis m, to the chanel. Quality wise chanel definitely wins, but its a super light fragrance in scent. I sold my chanel because I couldn't smell it very well when I wore it. Perry ellis m is an excellent replacement, that projects better and lasts longer in my opinion. It also reminds me of rayane tradition insurrection wild. Or theiry mugler pure havane. Again not exactly the same but similar. My wife loves the 2 I mentioned alond with perry ellis m. She says they remind her of carmex Chapstick. The dry down to perry ellis m is excellent. For the price it is well worth picking up a bottle. I think it has been dicontinued, but you can still find it at discounters.

Just picked this up on may 1st. After reading and viewing reviews i saw this at ross for 14.99$ and said "hell,why not" This fragrance is a cross blend between allure and zino as previously mentioned. Nothing ground breaking. Just a good scent at a fair price. It's a sharp cinnamon and vanilla musk fragrance. Barely any bergamot is present. Maybe for the first 2 mins. Hardly any vetiver. And tons of coumarin(tonka). Not a bad fragrance for a cuddly scent. But there is no real depth or oomph to this edt. Longevity and sillage are average at best. But! At the this price point i would definitely choose this over jordan legend or any Cuba type fragrances. Overall i would give this a 5.5 out of 10. Not good nor bad.

It's like the best aspects of a number of popular "masculines" were taken and blended with subtlety here. For example, I don't get a clear vanilla note yet I think, there seems to be vanilla here - where is it? The result is an abstract and smooth composition that is very pleasant. And at least the drydown doesn't come across as synthetic in any way. It's the kind of scent I really like on a regular basis, whereas sometimes I don't want to wear something with an obvious note (I've got a bunch of obvious vanillic and tonka scents, for example). The other PE masculine in a similar bottle is poorly composed, IMO, but this one is exactly what I was hoping it might be, but was quite surprised that it was!

I'm not joking saying that Perry Ellis M shares the exact same drydown as Chanel Allure Homme. While Allure Homme is a little more complex because of its fresher opening in comparasion to the harsher opening of M, you simply cannot go wrong with purchasing this one. M is a little bit on the mature side, but I can see a 18-20 year old rocking this one without a problem. One of the best cheapies in out there in the market today, and a must-buy for all you compliment seekers out there! Tl;dr: If you haven't gotten your nose on this or haven't got this one in your collection, then shame on you.. Scent: 8/10 Performance: 7/10 Versatility: 7/10 Overall: ☆☆☆☆ out of 5

Bought a back up of this and so glad I did, hated the opening on the first bottle as it smelt acidic and spoilt but dried down to a fantastic masculine scent. Having just received the second bottle I realise the first is indeed spoilt either in sun or heat as the juice is lighter in the second bottle and the opening so much fresher... such an addictive fragrance and great value proposition. I suppose the spoilt bottle is somewhat to be expected given the age of fragrances like this, the plastic covers in both were brittle as hell crumbling at the slightest touch even though they were both in tins.

What a great frag to have in my collection,,got coachhrob to thank for this one, check out his YouTube Chanel. This is lovely from top to bottom, I almost get a feeling of Burberry London in the mid, but the cinnamon takes back over as the dominant note,with a bit of powder in the dry down. Great longevity with this and you get a good amount of time to enjoy each stage of the drydown . Overall this is a great scent if you wanna impress ,,just lovely and I'm gonna wear the death out of his in the fall and winter..8 out of 10,,great stuff..

This thing was a huge love and signature for me in 2014 when it could be had for $15. I splurged and bought a giftset for $27 (with expired deodorant and bodywash). If you search on Basenotes, you'll see me praising this thing before it was highlighted by a YouTuber (same username on BN). The opening reminded me of a black permanent marker... not too appealing, but within 20-30 seconds, it turns into a bright, lovely vanilla with amicable spice rounding it out. It's very, very cozy to me. Definitely similar to Allure Homme Chanel.

It's a beast with a great bang for your buck! The scent transports me to a winter outdoor Christmas festival that typifies a spicy, warm palette of anise and cinnamon which then mellows into a heavenly, almost other-worldly vanilla/cashmere aroma in the dry down which will have you thinking this juice is from a high-end fragrance house. A blind buy worth every penny of $13.00. Projection is a beast. Sillage is intoxicating. Longevity on skin 6-8 hours; on clothes into the next day. The scent, for the price, is a 10. Wow, just wow!