Perry Ellis 18 For Men: released in 2006, citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Perry Ellis 18 For Men dupe we found is Nike Ultra Blue Man — 79% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Perry Ellis 18 For Men dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Perry Ellis 18 For Men | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nike Ultra Blue Man | 79% | about $15 (−25%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 2 | JAFRA Navigo Homme | 77% | about $20 | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Zara Lisboa Colombo Avenida do Colegio Militar 2022 | 74% | about $20 | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Perry Ellis Platinum Label | 71% | about $25 (+25%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Carlo Corinto 315 | 82% | about $45 (+125%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Offers a bright, marine-forward experience that aligns with the aquatic and citrus themes of Perry Ellis 18 For Men.
It shares its aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords with Perry Ellis 18 For Men, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 148 community ratings.
A clean and refreshing aromatic scent that mirrors the breezy, sea-inspired vibe of Perry Ellis 18 For Men.
It shares its citrus, woody and aromatic accords with Perry Ellis 18 For Men, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 152 community ratings.
Provides a modern, citrus-heavy freshness that sits in the same family as the light, spicy structure of Perry Ellis 18 For Men.
It shares its citrus, white floral and aromatic accords with Perry Ellis 18 For Men, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 688 community ratings.
Maintains a similar aromatic and woody backbone that feels like a slightly more intense relative of Perry Ellis 18 For Men.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Perry Ellis 18 For Men, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 129 community ratings.
Shares a similar crisp, aromatic citrus profile that evokes the fresh and spicy character found in Perry Ellis 18 For Men.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and marine accords with Perry Ellis 18 For Men, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 50 community ratings.
Nike Ultra Blue Man, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 25% less than Perry Ellis 18 For Men.
Carlo Corinto 315, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Perry Ellis 18 For Men.
Carlo Corinto 315, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Perry Ellis 18 For Men itself sells from $20.99 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Nike Nike Ultra Blue Man saves you about $10 a year against Perry Ellis 18 For Men. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Carlo Corinto 315 comes closest at 5.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Perry Ellis 18 For Men notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-08.