Is Clean Shaven Neroli Portofino a dupe of Tom Ford Neroli Portofino?

Neroli Portofino EDP

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2011 Year 2011
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Neroli Portofino Eau de Parfum bottle Neroli Portofino EDP
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1.0 fl oz (30 ml) at FragranceNet
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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 - Neroli Portofino EDP
Clean Shaven's Neroli Portofino leans into Tom Ford's sunny citrus-neroli opening well, but the real fragrance's biggest weakness - short longevity - is only more pronounced in this budget version.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Neroli Portofino EDP A Neroli Portofino 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
Neroli Portofino EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Amber 34% vs 47%
Orange Blossom 33% vs 35%
Angelica 32% vs 18%
Neroli 30% vs 45%
Bergamot 19% vs 25%
Mandarin 15% vs 21%
Lemon 14% vs 36%
Only in Neroli Portofino
Ambrette 33% Jasmine 20% Pittosporum 17% Bitter Orange 14% Lavender 13% Rosemary 12% Myrtle 11%
Only in Neroli Portofino
Musk 52% Petitgrain 17%
Shared Notes
Bergamot 19% vs 25%
Mandarin 15% vs 21%
Lemon 14% vs 36%
Shared Notes
Orange Blossom 33% vs 35%
Neroli 30% vs 45%
Only in Neroli Portofino
Jasmine 20% Pittosporum 17%
Only in Neroli Portofino
Angelica 19%
Shared Notes
Amber 34% vs 47%
Only in Neroli Portofino
Ambrette 33% Angelica 32%
Only in Neroli Portofino
Musk 52%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Neroli Portofino
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

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.

Neroli Portofino

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A bright citrus-neroli composition is built for warm weather and feels thin and out of place once temperatures drop.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Light and clean enough for the office or casual daytime wear, though its short longevity makes it less reliable for a long formal evening.

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
86%
Key Similarities

Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Mandarin, Angelica, Orange Blossom

Key Differences

Adds musk and petitgrain, drops ambrette and bitter orange

Where to buy

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