Pepe Jeans Celebrate for Him by Pepe Jeans London

Bought blind and it didn’t work. The opening smells very strange, synthetic, and the drydown is linear; once it dries, it becomes even weirder. It’s not for me, and I wouldn’t recommend it even at this price.

This fragrance smells very rich and steps out a bit from the typical, but always within a relaxed style. Ideal if you’re young, like Rabbane, but your budget doesn’t quite stretch. It’s not very potent, but given the price, it doesn’t hurt to overapply.

I tested it in-store on skin. The opening, in my opinion, is very poor. The mix of citrus and bitter cocoa is simply unpleasant; it doesn’t work. Then, once the citrus fades, it does leave a very curious fragrance. I found myself addicted to smelling it because I could detect several layers: cocoa, woods, earthy tones, tonka bean… But honestly, I don’t see it as a perfume that earns compliments; it’s a strange, unconventional scent. Longevity was good on my skin for me, maybe around 8 hours, but I feel the projection isn’t very good since the notes are so particular…

Just bought it and I can say it has a smell similar to One Million Elixir but of a lower category. It has a trail of 3/5 and lasts on the skin for about 4 hours.

I think this is the best one from Pepe Jeans. It has many layers that reveal themselves over time. It starts very fresh (not aquatic) and effervescent, like a mix of bergamot, Coca-Cola, and rum. It’s an olfactory punch. As it settles, it keeps a bit of that spice (I suspect cinnamon) but becomes sweeter, losing the initial freshness. It gets more chocolatey but not overly sweet; instead, it’s earthy with some weight, likely due to the cocoa and tonka bean. It projects for the first 2 hours (never quite like Beast Mode) and then fades, but it’s always present. Because it’s so spicy and effervescent, combined with the sweetness, you definitely know you’re wearing it. It’s quite similar to PR Pure XS. I’d give it a 7.8/10. Best used at night, ideal for fall and winter, and in spring only on cool nights. It’s playful, not formal, suited for ages 20-35. Perfect for going out to grab a drink or casual dinner; I’m not sure if it has the power for a club. In that case, I’d go with PR Pure XS Night or Ultra Male.

A fragrance for summer nights at clubs and pubs, youthful and sweet like eggnog. At first, it gives the sensation of a piña colada and cream, or rather, cocoa. As it dries down, the spices and wood with tonka make it a bit more serious, though without losing that festive vibe. Not bad for its range. The bottle is gorgeous, honestly, and I can’t determine the performance since it was a quick test. I imagine at least 5 or 6 sprays.

A typical generic fall fragrance with cocoa and a soft tonka bean that avoids the overly sweet base dominating the market lately. A flat and artificial composition with nothing to offer.

I tried this by pure chance and, lucky me, I nailed it. Just putting it on my skin instantly reminded me of Paco Rabanne Pure XS, which I love, but on my body it barely lasts 2 or 3 hours. What does this smell like? Like a heady candy treat, fruity yet earthy at the same time. The lemon opening gives a fresh kick, but it’s gone in minutes. Then, the cocoa, tonka bean, and black currants bring that sweet, fruity vibe of Pure XS. The leathery birch, amberwood, and very earthy patchouli close it out with a myrrh-like base—half sweet, spicy, and powdery. I don’t know if it’s a clone, dupe, or inspiration, but it smells the same from start to finish for less than half the price (around $25 for 100 ml). So far, it has better longevity and projection on my skin than the original. Longevity and projection? I applied it 7 hours ago and it’s still clearly noticeable, projecting moderately when I move my arms. In this regard, and on MY skin, it crushes Paco. Once you try it, you’ll remember me. Highly recommended.