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Score
83/100

Perry Ellis

360 Red

EDT2003Jean-Louis Grauby

“The budget bottle that makes people ask what you're wearing.”

Perry Ellis 360 Red
citrus
fresh spicy
aromatic

Perry Ellis's top-selling men's fragrance for two decades running, priced in the $20-30 range — Grauby's 2003 spice-forward citrus cologne. Widely regarded as an affordable near-clone of Acqua di Giò with more warmth and spice.

The take

What works

  • ●Spicy-citrus-lavender combo punches above its price
  • ●Surprising longevity for a $20 bottle
  • ●Budget pick that embarrasses mid-tier options

Trade-offs

  • ●Dated feel that reads very 90s
  • ●No conversation-starter potential

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Notes

Top

Mid

Base

Performance

Longevity
4–6 hours
Projection
Arm's length
Sillage
Soft trail

Fit

Best in summer, during the day. Spring works too. Leans masculine.

When

  • Spring, 84%, works
  • Summer, 100%, best
  • Fall, 27%
  • Winter, 10%
  • Day, 98%, best
  • Night, 24%

Gender

Leans masculine

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perry Ellis 360 Red a good Acqua di Giò EDT dupe?

87% similarity to Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò EDT in our database — a real match, not just shared notes. At $20–$30 vs Giorgio Armani's $60–$175, it's one of the closer budget interpretations of that DNA.

What does Perry Ellis 360 Red smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Franck Olivier Blue Touch (83%), Clinique Clinique Happy (66%), Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Essenza (61%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.

How long does Perry Ellis 360 Red last?

4–6 hours on most skin (good longevity) with noticeable sillage.

When should you wear Perry Ellis 360 Red?

Perry Ellis 360 Red is best in summer, during the day. Spring works too. It suits everyday wear, the office, and active days.

Is Perry Ellis 360 Red worth it?

At $20–$30, yes for this tier. Spicy-citrus-lavender combo punches above its price. Surprising longevity for a $20 bottle.