18 by Perry Ellis

Bought it on impulse and loved the scent at first. It’s potent and alcoholic at the start, as they say, but it’s not annoying—just like a mojito, which I adore; I didn’t know it had that note. I don’t detect pear, raspberry, or vanilla, which is great because I’m not a fan of sweet scents. To me, it’s fresh and green rather than fruity, different from what I usually wear. It’s perfect for everyday use; I don’t see it as a signature scent or for special events, but it’s a solid perfume.

It opens with fruits submerged in something sweet and refreshing, then shifts to a floral with aquatic and sweet touches, slightly woody—like a sweet little stick of cinnamon but without the spice. I love this aroma. It refreshes and energizes you, like those rhythmic 90s songs that make you move. Despite its energy, it retains an elegant touch. Cheers! The trail is good for the first two hours. Longevity: about 4-6 hours on my skin, but nothing a pocket perfume can’t fix.

I love it; it’s very fresh. I see it as ideal for hot afternoons or mild weather. It smells great, not overpowering, discreet but with presence. 💕

Very delicious and fresh, reminds me a bit of Tommy Girl—floral and feminine—though it doesn’t share notes with Versace’s Dylan Blue. It’s not as ubiquitous as other scents.

Got it on a hot day and it came out very citrusy, soapy, and sharp; nothing sweet showed up on my skin—the mojito lemon swamped everything—but since I love citrus, I adored it. The next day, cold and rainy, it was a different story: raspberry and pear emerged, softer, floral, and clean, like just out of the shower. Only a hint of vanilla was noticeable. It reminds me of Aqua Kenzo without the magnolia. Perfect for any occasion: refreshing in heat, sweet and floral in the cold. I wear it daily, though it’s a bit light for formal events. Moderate sillage and average performance (projects for about 3 hours, then hugs the skin; needs reapplication), but it lasts longer on clothes. Bought it blindly for the EDP price and the notes; although I expected better longevity, it was a hit and worth it. Super buy if you like citrus and clean scents. 10/10

A staple with an excellent price, lasting power (7-8 hours), and good sillage. I’m fascinated by its salty note, that soapy base that makes you feel freshly showered, and the sweet touch makes it cheerful. To my taste, it’s very well balanced. The best part is that it’s timeless: it doesn’t smell like a trendy cloying fragrance nor a vintage perfume; it’s an aroma that never goes out of style.

Fresh, sparkling, and energetic, this fragrance blends fresh flowers with acidic fruits. At a very affordable price, it’s perfect for hot spring and summer days.

What a surprise with Perry Ellis 18! It’s a lovely, super fresh scent, nothing sweet, and it truly behaves like an aquatic. At times I get the Calone vibe, probably from the water lily and that mojito-raspberry-peach mix. It’s a pleasant fragrance for spring or rainy days—awesome! It starts as mojito with a rich raspberry syrup twist, then transforms into a semi-aquatic floral scent. Lasted over 12 hours on my skin. It’s perfect for work, just regulate the application because it can get quite intrusive.

This fragrance is enchanting and refreshing; it transforms thanks to its fruity notes, but it’s accompanied by a soft woody and oriental floral touch. If you like fresh fragrances, this would be a great option to try.

I find this fragrance very captivating; the fusion of its notes reacts with your sense of smell and keeps bringing the aroma to your senses all day. It transcends age barriers—by its name, it might seem youthful, but honestly, it works very well. Another plus is that it’s not well-known, not expensive, and projects really well.

A quite rare and multifaceted perfume. Why? Let me explain. I tried it today at a perfumery without any intention of testing it, but in the end, I ended up trying it. When I smelled the cap and the atomizer, it seemed intense, so I convinced myself to apply it. At first, I perceived it as very floral, combined with mojito and raspberry. I liked it, but more as a casual scent. After half an hour, the smell had changed completely: it smelled powdery-floral. About three and a half hours later, it smelled like lily of the valley. Nothing else but lily of the valley. I never perceived the pear, vanilla, or sandalwood; they were almost non-existent. It underwent a transformation over time. Its trail kept diminishing, now it stays very close to the skin, although at first its scent was very potent. It smelled like me. I think this perfume changes depending on the person who wears it. As many said, they only perceived the very alcoholic mojito. While others wear it and it smells like flowers. I didn’t have issues with the mojito, although it was noticeable. If I had only smelled alcohol, I wouldn’t have bothered to defend PE 18 even a little… 6.5/10.

It’s strange to them say it’s intense; I didn’t like it precisely because it didn’t last at all and was almost imperceptible, I suppose it’s because I like to pass through and have everyone smell me. The fragrance itself I like, even I bought the set with cream, shower gel, big perfume, and a pocket one, but even using the whole set it didn’t last. I don’t know, it simply disappointed me.

I smelled it on a classmate and I must say I totally agree with SeleneHdez. I’ll add that the ‘mojito’ feels well-alcoholic and sugary… at this point, I think it combines quite well with the character of the woman wearing it, who is a party and drink enthusiast, playful in character, and with an aggressive edge… in short, it looks excellent on her, and in fact, other women compliment it quite a bit… I imagine it’s because of its ‘refreshing’ yet sweet and toxic combination of mojito, water lily, strawberry lollipop, and synthetic pear jumping everywhere. In my opinion, due to its noticeable synthetic trail, (if you like it) you get more out of it at night.

Giuuuuu, honestly, it smells outdated; it’s almost identical to the classic 360 and to me, it feels like it’s gone out of style.

It seemed like a very potent and synthetic scent to me; I didn’t like it at all.