Is Alexandria UK Alexandria Port a dupe of Tom Ford Neroli Portofino?

Alexandria Port EDP

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Neroli Portofino Eau de Parfum bottle Neroli Portofino EDP
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Alexandria Port Eau de Parfum bottle Alexandria Port EDP
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1.0 fl oz (30 ml) at FragranceNet
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Neroli Portofino EDP
Neroli Portofino is a classic summer fragrance that divides opinion. Some appreciate its Mediterranean freshness, others balk at the high price relative to its fleeting performance. It's an aromatic ode to a seaside holiday with invigorating citrus notes, yet struggles to justify its cost for many due to weak longevity.
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Our Verdict - Alexandria Port EDP
Alexandria Port openly styles itself as an ode to Tom Ford's Neroli Portofino, leaning on the same neroli-and-white-floral opening, but the composition thins out into a simple woody-musk base that lacks the original's Mediterranean richness and staying power.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Neroli Portofino EDP A Alexandria Port EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Neroli Portofino EDP
Alexandria Port EDP

Notes

Neroli Portofino
Alexandria Port

Heart Notes

Orange Blossom 33% Neroli 30% Jasmine 20% Pittosporum 17%

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Base Notes

Woody Notes 57% Musk 43%
Shared Notes
Orange Blossom 33% vs 36%
Neroli 30% vs 100%
Jasmine 19% vs 32%
Only in Alexandria Port
Woody Notes 57% Musk 43% Floral Notes 32%
Shared Notes
Orange Blossom 33% vs 36%
Jasmine 19% vs 32%
Only in Neroli Portofino
Neroli 30% Pittosporum 17%
Only in Alexandria Port
Floral Notes 32%
Only in Neroli Portofino
Amber 35% Ambrette 33% Angelica 32%
Only in Alexandria Port
Woody Notes 57% Musk 43%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Neroli Portofino Alexandria Port
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Neroli Portofino

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

The fresh citrus and floral notes and moderate performance make it suitable for casual wear and daytime dates, offering an elegant but not overly formal aura. Its short-lived sillage and moderate longevity mean it might lack the impact needed for formal occasions or sports.

Alexandria Port

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Community season votes for Tom Ford Neroli Portofino, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

Wearers put Tom Ford Neroli Portofino, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for the office, date nights and casual wear.

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.

Overall scent match
68%
Key Similarities

Shares 3 of its 14 notes, including Jasmine, Neroli, Orange Blossom

Key Differences

Adds amber and ambrette, drops floral notes and musk

Where to buy

Neroli Portofino EDP
Alexandria Port EDP

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