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Porthole Eau de Parfum bottle Porthole EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
U Gender U
2022 Year 2026
££ Price Tier £
Passion Nova Eau de Toilette bottle Passion Nova EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Porthole EDP
This is a love-it-or-hate-it tropical powerhouse. While many adore its juicy, salty fruitiness, some find it veers into 'body odour' territory. Definitely sample before committing.
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Our Verdict - Passion Nova EDT
This one's a bit all over the shop, isn't it? Al Absar's Passion Nova aims for tropical zest but lands in a bit of a musky muddle. Expect a lively mango-cardamom opening that can feel rather chaotic for some. Not for everyone, with its clashing notes and a dry-down that just might turn funky on your skin.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Porthole EDP
Passion Nova EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Jasmine 27% vs 21%
Shared Notes
Musk 39% vs 32%
Woody 30% vs 32%
Only in Porthole
Caramel 30%
Only in Passion Nova
Gourmand 18% Ambergris 18%

Accords

Porthole Passion Nova
100%
Fruity
100%
87%
Tropical
100%
97%
Sweet
95%
70%
Fresh
90%
46%
Woody
86%
55%
Musky
79%
52%
Citrus
69%
Coconut
69%
Powdery
61%
57%
Salty
Fruity shared
100%
100%
Tropical shared
87%
100%
Sweet shared
97%
95%
Fresh shared
70%
90%
Woody shared
46%
86%
Musky shared
55%
79%
Citrus shared
52%
69%
69%
61%
57%

Performance

Porthole Passion Nova
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Porthole

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport

Its potent projection and tropical, fruity profile make it less suitable for a formal office setting. However, its refreshing and energetic character, coupled with good longevity, is perfect for casual outings, dates, and especially active summer days.

Passion Nova

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its energetic, tropical, and slightly chaotic profile makes it more suited for casual and active settings rather than formal or office wear. The mixed reviews regarding its blending suggest it might be too boisterous for close-quarters like a romantic date for some.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, sweet, tropical

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Porthole EDP
Passion Nova EDT
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