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Score
83/100

Perry Ellis

360 Red EDT

2003

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

Notes

Top

LimeLimeBergamotBergamotCinnamonCinnamonOrangeOrangeMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeClovesClovesNutmegNutmeg

Mid

LavenderLavenderCorianderCoriander

Base

MuskMuskPatchouliPatchouliVetiverVetiverSandalwoodSandalwoodRed CedarRed CedarOakmossOakmoss

Performance

Longevity
6–8 hours
Projection
Arm's length
Sillage
Soft trail

When to wear

Spring84%
Summer100%
Fall27%
Winter10%
Day98%
Night24%

Occasions

Date nightCasual

Gender

Leans masculine
$20–$30Great value
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Featured in

Earned a spot in 3 of our editorial picks

Smells like

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

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Different scent, similar vibe

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%), Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Blue Edition Pour Homme (67%), Burberry Burberry Brit Splash for Men (65%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.

How long does Perry Ellis 360 Red last?

6–8 hours on most skin (good longevity at 70/100) with solid projection.

When should you wear Perry Ellis 360 Red?

Strongest in summer and spring, daytime-leaning. Suited to date night, casual.

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.

Details

Perfumer
Jean-Louis Grauby