Is Al Haramain Perfumes Portfolio Neroli Canvas a dupe of Tom Ford Neroli Portofino?
Neroli Portofino EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2011 | Year | 2018 |
| $$$$$ | Price Tier | $$ |
Portfolio Neroli Canvas EDP
While both deliver a neroli-centric experience, Tom Ford's Neroli Portofino prioritizes refined elegance and a lighter touch, while Al Haramain's Neroli Canvas goes for bolder projection and longevity. The Tom Ford is smoother and more classically 'luxury', but the Al Haramain offers incredible performance for the price. If you want a subtle, sophisticated fragrance for close encounters, go with Tom Ford. If you want a room-filling neroli bomb, choose Al Haramain. The scents are remarkably similar, but their impact is quite different.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Neroli Portofino
- Portfolio Neroli Canvas
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer a more subtle and refined fragrance.
- You enjoy the classic Tom Ford aesthetic.
- You want a lighter, more versatile scent.
- You appreciate high-quality ingredients.
- You want a fragrance with strong projection.
- You are looking for a budget-friendly option.
- You prioritize longevity above all else.
- You want a powerful and attention-grabbing scent.
Mandarin, lemon and bitter orange with herbs, then neroli and orange flower, ending on amber and ambrette. A classic Mediterranean cologne feel, bright and clean, aimed at hot days.
This is *the* neroli fragrance for those who like the classic profile but demand beast mode performance. It wipes the floor with pricier rivals, though some find the opening a bit harsh. If you want to smell like summer without constant respraying, Neroli Canvas is your winner.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Neroli
18% share of the perfume
Orange Blossom
15% share of the perfume
Jasmine
9% share of the perfume
Pittosporum
1% share of the perfume
Base Notes
Neroli
18%
vs
29%
Orange Blossom
14%
vs
18%
Lemon
12%
vs
11%
Bergamot
11%
vs
7%
Amber
6%
vs
13%
Jasmine
9% share of the perfume
Mandarin
8% share of the perfume
Bitter Orange
7% share of the perfume
Lavender
6% share of the perfume
Rosemary
2% share of the perfume
Myrtle
1% share of the perfume
Ambrette
1% share of the perfume
Pittosporum
1% share of the perfume
Angelica
1% share of the perfume
Musk
9% share of the perfume
Petitgrain
6% share of the perfume
Cedar
4% share of the perfume
Lemon
12%
vs
11%
Bergamot
11%
vs
7%
Mandarin
8% share of the perfume
Bitter Orange
7% share of the perfume
Lavender
6% share of the perfume
Rosemary
2% share of the perfume
Myrtle
1% share of the perfume
Petitgrain
6% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Citrus, neroli and herbs are warm-weather material: summer first, spring second. It is too light for autumn and winter.
Occasions
Easy for holidays, casual days and warm evenings, with enough polish for a light evening out. It is too light to carry a formal event.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its potent projection and longevity, combined with a fresh and clean citrus-white floral profile, make it excellent for casual summer wear and sport. For formal events, it might be a bit too vibrant, and while office-safe, its strength means going easy on the trigger.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 5 of its 14 notes, including Amber, Bergamot, Neroli
Adds ambrette and angelica, drops cedar and musk
Where to buy
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