Perceive for Men (2001)
by Avon

Interesting, but ubiquitous at the same time

Start with Cool Water then add Joop. Dilute to about 40% strength then add a synthetic grapefruit to the top and a cheap musk and vanilla to the base.

For the non-sophisticated user, this is an adequate signature scent. It is most of the cliches from the 90s and early 2000s reduced in strength so that you are not 'that guy' when you walk into the office.

Works well for cool weather pre/post workout scent too, and yes, it is one of the better Avon offerings.

Pros: Inexpensive price, better than average jus
Cons: Does not make a strong enough statement"

08 October, 2013

The only thing about this fragrance is the great bottle. The smell is pretty great, but it doesn't last at all and it's not powerful at all.

27 March, 2013

Perceive is another fragrance by Avon that would put some designer houses to shame. I admit that there are some below average fragrances by Avon but perceive is not one of them. This stuff is GREAT. The two notes that stick out most to my nose through the whole duration of the scent is grapefruit and mint and boy is it done right. Projection is decent and the longevity with this one is atleast 6 hrs. Absolutely worth every penny you would pay for this. Big thumbs up way up.

15 July, 2012

A pleasent surprise from Avon. Was very skeptical at first, but I really like this one. It's more interesting then a lot of the designer stuff I own, even though it's not a complex scent. This one is perfect for spring and early fall, maybe even on a cooler summer day. Regardless, I find it fun to wear. Perceive for Men is a cologne, not an EDT, but don't let that sway you, for me it last longer than some of my designer EDT's. Price wise, this one is a steal!

30th June, 2012

Great fragrance from Avon. personally my favourite one. It is a kind of strong, deep, unique fragrance in its own way. I don't know how to describe it. Simply classic fresh aromatic chypre fragrance.
I give it 8 0ut of 10.

05 August, 2011

Not bad considering the price. Perceive opens well with some lemons and vanilla and soon moves into the drydown where you can pick up on the mint, cedar and sage. It's a little clumsy at times and there's a very synthetic muskiness lurking beneath, however, in general, it's a fairly smooth, woodsy fragrance with some sweetness and powder. The drydown reminds me very much of a quieter, more subdued Iceberg Twice. Projection is good and longevity is about 2 to 3 hours.A good choice if you like the notes and aren't looking to spend more than 15 dollars. While I gave it a neutral rating, it's a neutral leaning toward a thumbs up.

11th July, 2011