360 Degrees Blue for Men (200)
by Perry Ellis

Cypress and lavender heavy opening that gives just a hint of citrus in a very understated and brief appearance before being completely blown over by the overpowering and cloying lavender and tarragon in the middle notes. From about the two minute point on, this is nothing more than a linear lavender bomb that shows no class, balance or sophistication and unfortunately for the wearer, has monster longevity and projection that can only be saved by washing it away. The base notes are soft and undercut by the simple lack of balance, as the lavender never relents to allow anything else space to breathe.
This one is the only true dud in the Perry Ellis 360 line, with Red, White, Black, the Original and Reserve all inviting and enjoyable affairs. Some have mentioned this being a Drakkar Noir clone. It does certainly have many of the notes but is so poorly blended that my nose can´t get beyond the synthetic and cloying lavender note. In my view, this is one of the worst fragrances on the market for men and is one to be reckoned with as far as headache inducing and overpowering and is not for the faint of heart. The synthetics completely dominate from the 2nd minute onwards and never relent. This is simply unsatisfactory and will hopefully be discontinued in the near future.

24th January, 2012.

I absolutely concur with foetidus on PE 360 Blue. Great topnotes then it devolves into a synthetic mess. Something needs to come to the fore...something velvety, intense, incensey or ambery...but it just doesn't happen. This house could be one of the greats if they just tried a little harder.

4th August, 2011.

Reminded me of Cool Water mixed with a sharp soapy accord - but not in a good way. This fragrance seemed to get stronger as it developed. After thirty minutes and a developing headache, I had to scrub it off. Sillage is great, but it's harsh and synthetic.

15th February, 2010.

Ah ha! Drakkar Noir. I was wondering what this reminded me of. I detected a huge spicy (lavender) oakmoss and sandalwood and couldn't quite put my finger on it. That's what this is, a spicier alternative to Drakkar Noir and it's not too potent. In regards to the original 360, Blue seems to make the original spicier and tone it up a bit but is not too all together and "with it". Average about everything and I happen to like Drakkar Noir.

9th April, 2009.

An EXCELLENT alternative to Drakkar Noir! I believe many of the Perry Ellis fragrances are designed to mimic other fragrances, e.g., Perry Ellis 360 White smells like Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier; Perry Ellis 360 Red smells like Acqua di Gio by Armani, etc. The one GOOD thing about Perry Ellis fragrances is that they LAST! They are good quality fragrances and don't lose their punch (we don't to not be able to smell them after five minutes do we?). Thus, they are a good value, and you will be surprised at the lasting power of ALL Perry Ellis fragrances, as compared to the newer and cheaper watered down fragrances of today. You won't be disappointed. This (PE 360 Blue), in my opinion, smells almost exactly like Guy Laroche's Drakkar Noir. I love it!

6th September, 2008.

The electric blue bottle fits the scent
*Blue/Mysterious and for special occasions.
*Not an everyday scent for me
*Evening out with a date

3rd April, 2007.