Perry Ellis Red: released in 2016, aromatic, woody and fresh spicy, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Perry Ellis Red dupe we found is Alfred Dunhill Custom — 82% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Perry Ellis Red dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Perry Ellis Red | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alfred Dunhill Custom | 82% | about $25 (−17%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Ferrari Man in Red | 78% | about $25* (−17%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Davidoff Hot Water | 72% | about $35 (+17%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Lattafa Perfumes Najdia | 72% | about $30* | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Arno Sorel Homme | 78% | about $15 (−50%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
Shares a similar aromatic and woody character, offering a crisp, spicy profile that feels like a close relative to the reference.
It shares its amber, fresh spicy and fruity accords with Perry Ellis Red, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 511 community ratings.
Leans into the fruity and spicy territory, echoing the vibrant red apple and citrus notes of the reference.
It shares its fruity, aromatic and citrus accords with Perry Ellis Red, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 251 community ratings.
Provides a warm, spicy, and aromatic experience that sits in the same family as the reference.
It shares its amber, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Perry Ellis Red, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,954 community ratings.
A modern, fresh, and spicy fragrance that captures a similar energetic spirit to the reference at a very accessible price point.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Perry Ellis Red, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,490 community ratings.
A budget-friendly option that captures the fresh, herbal, and woody essence found in the reference scent.
It shares its woody, leather and fruity accords with Perry Ellis Red, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 12 community ratings.
Arno Sorel Homme, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than Perry Ellis Red.
Ferrari Man in Red, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Perry Ellis Red.
Alfred Dunhill Custom, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Perry Ellis Red itself sells from $29.39 (150 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Alfred Dunhill Custom saves you about $5 a year against Perry Ellis Red. 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. Ferrari Ferrari Man in Red comes closest at 6.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Perry Ellis Red notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-23.