360° Red for Men Perry Ellis 2003

I ordered this fragrance blindly as a "freshness fan" based on the local comments and reviews. Priced more than reasonably, 360° RFM from the US brand is not necessarily easy to find. However, it finally worked out on the third attempt! :-) The color red symbolizes a fresh scent in only a few cases; usually, blue and white/transparent dominate this area. Not so with Perry Ellis, where color and shape make the slender bottle a real eye-catcher.

The beauty of 360° RFM: Even the top note does not make me think of a typical aquatic scent like Cool Water or a citrus spray like Versace pour Homme. While citrus fruits (which I actually like very much) do set the tone here as well, clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon pleasantly soften this and provide a spicy boost that integrates finely into the harmonious composition. In the first few seconds, it has a somewhat "clinical" scent, but 360° RFM remains distinctly perceptible without being loud. Moreover, I actually think (and that means something to me) that I can perceive parsley. Not exactly the most well-known aromatic herb, but cleverly embedded here.

The overall olfactory impression that sets in after a few minutes remains: an elegant freshness with moderate sillage but quite long-lasting. Attributes like "sensual," "captivating," or "extravagant" are certainly out of place here, but the freshness of 360° RFM clearly stands out from any shower gel thanks to the peppery spice in my nose. As an ideal office companion from spring to autumn, it serves well. For me, it’s not a scent to "bathe in," but one with solid and serious external impact, without being directly associated with the executive floor! ;-)