The epi will definitely last longer...and it's a year-round bag. I don't know about the conditions in the Philippines, but I'm afraid that humidity may ruin the Vernis faster. I would never, ever worry about an Epi bag, other than getting it scratched. But the Perle will be prone to colour transfers and will yellow much faster than the other colours...consider it carefully, Vernis doesn't come cheap!
As for the soufflot...I prefer black just because I can't picture myself carrying a red bag. I usually carry black, white, pink and brown bags. So, I'm a little biased. I know a lot of TPFers LOVE the red epi though. And there is no problem buying the same colour bag...My sister and I bought the same bag but in different colours a few years ago!