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Amber & Lavender Eau de Parfum bottle Amber & Lavender EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender U
1995 Year 2019
££ Price Tier ££
Portfolio Oriental Forest Eau de Parfum bottle Portfolio Oriental Forest EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Amber & Lavender EDP
This one's a mixed bag, love it or hate it. Many adore its classic barbershop vibe, but a significant chunk find it overwhelmingly masculine, like an old man's foul breath or cheap cleaning product. Definitely try before you buy.
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Our Verdict - Portfolio Oriental Forest EDP
This is a seriously polarising scent - some find it an intoxicating, unique journey, others get stuck on a soapy or chalky opening. Not a crowd-pleaser, but if you're after something unusual and deeply atmospheric, it's worth a sniff.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Amber & Lavender EDP
Portfolio Oriental Forest EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 28% vs 32%
Only in Amber & Lavender
Lavender 44% Mint 28%
Only in Portfolio Oriental Forest
Carnation 43% Cardamom 25%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 30% vs 21%
Shared Notes
Myrrh 30% vs 100%
Only in Amber & Lavender
Amber 35% Patchouli 34%

Accords

Amber & Lavender Portfolio Oriental Forest
100%
Lavender
94%
Warm Spicy
100%
91%
Aromatic
65%
90%
Amber
70%
78%
Fresh Spicy
70%
Floral
69%
65%
Green
64%
Patchouli
58%
Citrus
52%
Cinnamon
58%
52%
Woody
49%
Balsamic
45%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
94%
100%
Aromatic shared
91%
65%
Amber shared
90%
70%
Fresh Spicy shared
78%
70%
69%
65%
64%
Citrus shared
58%
52%
58%
52%
Balsamic shared
49%
45%

Performance

Amber & Lavender Portfolio Oriental Forest
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Amber & Lavender

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its moderate projection and longevity make it suitable for close-quarters like the office, though some find it too strong. The elegant, classic scent profile lends itself well to formal events and date nights, while being a bit heavy for casual wear or sport.

Portfolio Oriental Forest

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold, spicy, and long-lasting nature makes it a bit much for the office. However, it genuinely shines in formal and date settings, offering a sophisticated and intriguing aura that’s too complex for casual sport, but interesting enough for casual social wear.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
81%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, aromatic, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Amber & Lavender EDP
Portfolio Oriental Forest EDP
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