Is Al Wataniah Lazuli a dupe of Tom Ford Neroli Portofino?
Neroli Portofino EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2011 | Year | 2020 |
| $$$$$ | Price Tier | $ |
Lazuli EDP
While both share a similar citrus-floral profile, Neroli Portofino justifies its luxury price with superior quality and longevity, delivering a nuanced, photorealistic neroli experience. Lazuli leans more synthetic and has weaker performance, but its budget-friendly price makes it appealing. The key difference lies in the depth and refinement; Neroli Portofino offers a sophisticated, long-lasting experience, while Lazuli provides a fleeting, though pleasant, approximation. If price is no object, Neroli Portofino is the clear winner. Otherwise, Lazuli offers a great value.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Neroli Portofino
- Lazuli
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want a realistic, high-quality neroli scent.
- Longevity and projection are important to you.
- You appreciate the Tom Ford brand and presentation.
- You want a refined, sophisticated summer fragrance.
- You are on a tight budget.
- You want a 'clean laundry' type of scent.
- You don't mind reapplying throughout the day.
- You want a simple, inoffensive everyday fragrance.
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 much-hyped clone punches above its price point, delivering a beautiful citrus-floral scent that screams clean. Be warned though, some find it a bit too 'soapy' or even 'laundry detergent' like, and performance can be a real mixed bag. Expect to reapply, but at this price, who cares?
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
Base Notes
Neroli
18%
vs
30%
Orange Blossom
14%
vs
14%
Lemon
12%
vs
11%
Bergamot
11%
vs
13%
Mandarin
8%
vs
7%
Bitter Orange
7%
vs
11%
Amber
6%
vs
11%
Jasmine
9% 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
Lemon
12%
vs
11%
Bergamot
11%
vs
13%
Mandarin
8%
vs
7%
Bitter Orange
7%
vs
11%
Lavender
6% share of the perfume
Rosemary
2% share of the perfume
Myrtle
1% 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 clean, fresh, and often mild sillage makes it ideal for office wear and casual outings. While not traditionally a 'date night' fragrance, its appealing freshness could work for daytime dates. The lack of strong projection and formal notes makes it less suitable for dressier occasions.
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.
Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Bitter Orange, Neroli, Mandarin
Without ambrette and angelica
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Prices before sales tax, which the shop adds at checkout.
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