Portfolio Elite for Men

This takes the original and turns it up a notch and dresses it up and adds an interesting sweetness to it. This was meant to be the "fancy-shmancy" version of Portfolio but it is really so much more... White currants (something like a cross between lychees and grapes)added to the green apple and smooth out its scent and takes the sour "bite" out of it, artemisia adds a bitter green that balances this sweetness perfectly.The caraway and cardamom spice it up a bit in th heart but do not get carried away due to the muguet and geranium. The top and heart blend seemlessly and I really can't tell where one ends and the other begins other than the spices & florals balancing out the bittersweet opening.The base notes, which you would expect(I did) to be overly oriental and mad woody are subtle, refined and rich. The tonka is warm along with the amber, the musk is light and clean, and the cedar, vetiver and oakmoss blend so well they are almost like one note sung by three different voices in harmony. The compliments really come with this one, and since it can be found in most discount stores at a decent price, pick one up because if you don't like it someone else will definitely appreciate this for a gift... Sillage: good Longevity: decent Overall: 4.5/5 When I saw a .25 oz travel spray on a website on clearance for 1.95 USD I figured why not? This is a stunning fragrance and I will soon be getting a larger bottle. It takes the original and adds some exotic flare without getting too weird and comes up with something that can be worn out and makes an impression while not offending any delicate noses, or it can be worn around the house,just for you...this fragrance is pleasing without being too layered or complicated and IMHO should be in every man's collection...

This is actually like having two fragrances. For the first hour, it is shaving cream, complete with lavender, geranium and, to me, anise, plus a zesty top (I personally get a lime scent) and a touch of woods. Quite straightforward. But just when you think you know what this is, it morphs a bit. The shaving cream remains, but it steps back to allow the cardamom, gardenia, musk, amber and tonka (and extra cedar) to present a smooth, slightly sweet, slightly herbal, accord. This is never sharply herbal in the way that Paco Rabanne PH or Azzaro PH is, and I wouldn't say this is especially green, but there is enough to present an aromatic trio of shaving cream, light herbals and smooth amber/woody base. Wear time is 6 hours for me, with arm's length projection for the first 2 hours. Good for office, casual, possibly formal, and possibly intimate if your significant other is over 35 years old or has fond memories of a father or uncle who would have worn this type of fragrance as a signature fragrance. This is fully masculine yet not at all aggressive. Absolutely blind-buy safe for fougere lovers, a full step up for those who swear by Pinaud Clubman.

I recently ran out of chrome Azzaro and I was looking for a replacement... This fits that need quite nicely. I was able to get a 3.4 ounce bottle with deodorant from Burlington for only $15. It has that same old school Soapie fresh vibe that I love about Azzaro.. got a compliment on the first day that I wore it which, let’s be honest lads, is a really big reason why we all wear fragrances! If you get a chance pick it up you won’t be disappointed.

Portfolio Elite has turned out to be one of my best blind buys. Musky and spicy, but with a hint of sweetness that makes it approachable. The smell is hard to describe, but it smells like a classic cologne with a hint of fruits and spices. Classic yet modern, Portfolio Elite is a cologne I wear on more formal occasions (i.e. weddings, conferences, etc) since it smells very professional. Fills a much needed niche in my fragrance wardrobe.

Ok here's the deal. If you want to smell like the inside of a can of Barbasol, buy this. I don't mean that with any negative connotation. I LOVE this stuff. This is a cheapie gem, no doubt. A 100ml can be had for $15 or less. It's got decent performance and no doubt has the barbershop fougere vibe. Get it. You won't regret it. And if by chance you do, it was $15.

Definitely similar to Barbasol shaving cream. Actually been looking for a scent that smelled like this. Other ones I have tried had a bite to them but this one is smooth. Fragrance wise its close to Drakkar Noir. Love it for just hanging around the house.

A lovely fruity, woody & soapy men's fragrance. Staying power and silage are excellent. Yes, it does remind me too, a little, of the gorgeous Platinum Egoiste. Portfolio Elite has its own character though - This is seriously gorgeous juice for me.

I remember when I first got this fragrance earlier this year,I was not crazy about the opening. But now I applied it on my skin today, I like the apple accord and the florals. It does remind me of Chanel Platinum Egoiste.

Glorious shaving cream! 50% Platinum Egoist and 50% Drakkar Noir!

This is almost identical to Chanel Platinum Egoiste.

This is a great smelling fragrance to me. It opens with a barbershop blast and it tricks you into thinking it will be very dry and “mature” from the start. Give it a couple minutes and it starts to open up and becomes more fruity, warm, and sweet. Not too sweet but the apple and floral accords give it almost a juiciness.. not what I was expecting from the initial spray. I own a few Perry Ellis and this is one of my favorites. The longevity is average and the projection is decent. Not beast mode.. but that makes this good for many different occasions. It reminds me of something that could be in the Vince Camuto line (which I love) and like others have said it’s retro and modern. It has fruit elements, but retains its freshness in a soft way. Very very nice. It also reminds me of PE 360 (green bottle) in the dry down. Not as barbershop, and cloying as the green 360. Ages are college and up, day to night, leaning day, I would consider this an all year round juice as it has the freshness of a spring/summer fragrance with the warmth in the mid/dry down. That being said I would not suggest this as a good performer in extreme cold. More of a indoor fall freshie (whatever that is) and a definite work/casual or maybe even semi formal scent. If you like freshies and need one with a bit of a twist.. for the price this is a great option. Overall.. good juice.

Alcohol heavy opening salvo quickly gives way to an attractive fresh apple minty floral that is very attractive and manages to smell the most natural of any of the Perry Ellis openings. Loc Dong injects a layer of white currant that certainly adds a balance to the more acidic elements of the green apple as Gypsy mentions, but it is also the interaction of the floral middles (lily and geranium) and the noticeable spicy touch of cardamom that creates a very light and sexy atmosphere that allows the apple to float over the top with ease. Perry Ellis Portfolio Elite is beautifully blended and balanced, an excellent bargain and beyond just being a work fragrance like the original Portfolio, this one is far more versatile and can be used at night. In fact, there are no real limitations to PE Portfolio Elite, it has the makings of an excellent signature scent, though it does suffer from being extremely linear after the opening. Still, the projection and longevity are both exceptional, with 8-10 hours the norm on my skin. Along with Perry Ellis 360 Red and Perry Ellis Reserve, Perry Ellis Portfolio Elite is one of the showpieces of the Perry Ellis line and can often be spotted at discount prices. One of the best affordable fragrances for men I have come across. Exceptional and certainly good enough to justify it elitist pretensions on the box.

PE will be right on the money for many people's tastes but like other similar 'fougeres' (e.g. FCUK - Friction) the heavy, soapy-florals of this world are just not for me. If it were just a little less heavy on the 'soap' I could see it being a more widely palatable 'fresh sea air' kind of scent. PE doesn't make me pull a 'stink-face' - LoL - but my first impression turned out to be my lasting impression - the SOAP! FLORAL! robustness is overwhelming and gives me a headache. I can see why this fragrance has such strong support - it is unusual and changes through the dry-down plus it does project well and lasts a good few hours (on my skin). The darn thing is I get compliments on it too so it's a shame I just can't tolerate it. Update: The base notes remind me of a cinnamon/incense fragrance I wore not too long ago.....aha..........Breil - Milano - that bit I do like. Update 2: I have come back to this again and am learning to brave the the soapy-floral opening because afterwards you are treated to a very reasonable, ozonic/cinnamon/incense/woods (a fougere I guess). Arguably, an even blend of Breil - Milano and Pal Zileri - Lab iWhite.

Pleasant barbershop fougere and a decent performer. Pretty potent opening that will fill the air. I would wait about twenty minutes before you leave the house or limit yourself to two sprays. Stays on your clothes forever. Definitely for daytime uses like at work or running errands and in the gym. Is one of those that smells nice, clean and inoffensive. If I were still working, and in my office days, I would have worn this a lot. Don’t buy it if you don’t like barbershop frags, it’s definitely “old school”. Not recommended for the the thirty and under crowd. At $14.99 it’s a steal for old guys like me. Scent 7.5 Performance 7.5 Sillage 7.5 Longevity 7.5 Value 8

Retro-modern this starts out with the citrus and fruit but as it dries down you get a sweeter note from the amber/tonka. But, there is that fresh clean French milled soap smell hanging in there. PE is just an under rated brand. Packaging has never been impressive, but the juice is really good. This one would be more fore the mature, but you could use it for most occasions and it would work on all seasons but for summer probably better in the evening.

It's a nice fragrance, Fresh, Clean , Green and Airy. It smells so good and very pleasant with reasonable price , A Modern Perfume with Creamy Barbershop Style ! This perfume reminds me a bit of Chanel Platinum Egoiste but Platinum Egoiste has better quality. Overall, l really enjoy it and I like Perry Ellis Portfolio Elite. Longevity is very good. This is perfect for the spring, summer and fall. Thumbs Up. Rating : 8 / 10

This was my first PE product in a while, and Ivan honestly say I love it!!! I found on Amazon for $17.99 with free shipping for the 3.4 edt. Wore it today at work and got numerous compliments. Best part is that it lasts all day. A lot of times if you spend $20.00 or less, you get a watered down version that disappears in a minute, but this definitly not the case. Recommended highly.

lame fougere that has been done a million times. not bad, just nothing new. my opinion has changed, this has grown on me. it is very pleasant after a shower and honestly it’s a great alternative to platinum égoiste or even drakkar noir, just at a lower price. i got a 100 ml bottle for 20 dollars.

Good value for the price. It smells to me like a cross between A&F Fierce and Chanel Platinum Egoiste. Rack stores have the large bottle for under $20. Aromatic, Barbershop Fougere Vibe. Clean, versatile & masculine & early 2000's. Brings back good memories.

This was one of those things I got clothes shopping with my family in Marshalls when I was 12. Must've just threw it in the cart because I liked the color. Damn, 23 years already....