Perry Ellis Platinum Label

I've gotta say I LIKE IT A LOT! I have close to 100 fragrances, and I dont really have anything that smells quite like this one, so its NOT "generic" like some YouTubers claim it is. The Bamboo note makes this much more unique, and "Zen like", it reminds me of some of those fresh "spa fragrances" which I do have a few of, and LOVE, although most lean a bit more feminine (which I dont mind) but this one is decidedly Male leaning, yet still beautiful on the ladies I'm sure (Clean smells have NO gender). It's just really nice to have something a bit different when ya own over 100 frags (This is a cry for HELP! lol!). Now I have smelled the OG Aqua di Gio, and the openings are pretty similar, but Platinum Label goes in a very different direction as it dries-down bc of that GORGEOUS Bamboo Over-Dose which almost seems just a bit "Camphorous?" and the greens used here give this a beautiful aromatic touch. Something in this DNA seems just a tiny bit Menthol-ish/Eucalyptus like along the edges and works so nicely with that Bamboo. I think it's what gives Platinum Lable like a "Zen-Spa" vibe. And look, I KNOW Im over here writing a freakin' book over a damn $15 to $20 fragrance, but I feel that great-inexpensive fragrances also deserve a great amount of praise (Even More so) from people bc it really just goes to show that we need NOT over-spend to smell great and unique. I also feel that these great smelling, inexpensive fragrance in a way PUSH BACK against a lot of those rediculously over-priced, High-end designer and Niche frags. Unfortunately the performance is prrreeetty bad tbh, so HEAVILY Over-Spraying is very WELL-WORTH it if ya really want this to get noticed at all, and I also recommend using the body wash to help boost your scent bubble. Admittedly, if this were a "Beast Mode frag" it wouldn't feel as "serene and Zen" as it does, so there's THAT PART. I do think this would make a great signature summer scent for gentlemen atleast 25 and over and is especially great for the office and somehow reminds me ro "Just Breath" when I'mover-worked and overly-stressed. Glad I grabbed it.. paid $19.99 with body wash included! Not bad. I give this a 7 outta 10 with points deducted for the performance issues.

I found a 3.4 oz bottle of Perry Ellis Platinum Label, along with 3.4 oz of the body wash, marked down at Ross for $14. I probably have 200 fragrances (when including aftershaves), and this one was my most impressive blind buy and one of the very best value propositions! It's an immediate favorite of mine. I don't know why some people write this one off as being too similar to Acqua di Gio. It is only loosely related. This one has a lot of bamboo, and the little bit of seaweed adds a nice touch, reminding me of the Pacific Northwest coast on a somewhat warm day. It's smoother, creamier, and mellower than Acqua di Gio. It is calming, comforting, and keeps my mood up. The reviewer who called this a "zen, spa-like fragrance" was right on the money! Its quality really pleasantly surprised me for a Perry Ellis offering (I feel that their original blue 360 fragrance is only kind of nice and Pure Blue is mediocre at best). I would even believe it could be a lot more expensive. Is has some of that magical, transportive quality to it. The performance isn't bad either. Four sprays on each of the two pulse points on my neck got this fragrance to pump out for 5+ hours. For me, that's at least average, particularly for something with this light of a character. On my shirt, and it is still detectable and smelling good for at least seven hours. Of the hundreds of fragrances I've smelled, this must be one of the most underrated gems. Don't write it off because of its supposed similarity to Acqua di Gio. I highly recommend Perry Ellis Platinum Label! And I prefer it over Acqua di Gio.

A suuuuper relaxing, fresh take on an aquatic. The Bamboo note really does stand out here and for a "Rack Store find" its not at all that "Generic smelling." Performance is on the low to moderate end but at the low cost of around $18 (including a tube of body wash) I can just go ham on the atomizer and even with heavy over-spraying, Platinum Label probably wont offend anyone bc its not at all heavy, loud or astringent. Also I have had my bottle for around 6 months now and it does seem to be lasting a bit longer (4 to 5 hours on skin), and has slightly better presence/projection than it had initially. A very nice, chill, soothing scent perfect for office use or just wearing casually around the house or even as a bedtime fragrance. And again, Perry Ellis Platinum Label is NOT a "Generic Fragrance." The "Bamboo Note-over load" makes this scent sorta unique (As unique as a rack store find can be) and while it does have similarities to Aqua de Gio original, again that "Up Front" Bamboo note just sets it apart a bit. A very pleasant and super chill, relaxing scent! With low to moderate longevity which wears somewhat close to the skin. And along with a body wash gel? NOT bad at all for around $18!

One of my favorites for warmer months. Definitely a wonderful Teal styled fragrance. The opening is a refreshing burst of bamboo, rosemary and citrus. There is an immediate cooling factor to this fragrance from start to finish, with the violet leaf, rosemary, fir, bamboo and seaweed notes. It is one of the most calming, and refreshing scents Ive experienced. As it dries down it has a wonderful wood musk accord with the patchouli being a sweet earthy variety. I am not a fan of blue aquatics but I am a massive fan of Teal style fragrances where Blue notes meet Green notes and Platinum is such a perfect balance, they play in total harmony with one another. There is a distant similarity to L'eau Bleue de Issey by Issey Miyake. They share some note overlap. Bleue de Issey leans slightly more herbal green where Platium is slightly more airy blue due to the seawood, sea moss,bamboo and violet leaf accord. It gets heavyy usage from me in spring and summer. Verugood day or evening fragrance. Office friendly. Ive had my bottle since they first came out in 2009. It is such a hidden gem in the fragrance world. It is such a great example of a Teal stype fragrance.

I love this one especially at this price. It was a blind buy at a discount store that paired it with some nice soaps and lotions. Such a great earthy fragrance, reminds me of the smells of childhood putting my hands in the dirt and rolling around in the grass and running through the bushes. Everything fresh. It lacks balance though, and the longevity is fairly pitiful. Such a shame. Projects at first but then becomes a close-up. Tends to blend into the background. But for the money, you can bathe in it. This one is a definite keeper, very pleasantly surprised.