Is Divain Escale a Portofino a dupe of Dior Escale à Portofino?

Escale à Portofino EDT

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Escale a Portofino EDP

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F Gender F
2008 Year -
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Escale à Portofino EDT
A masterful citrus cologne with Italian soul - dazzling, airy, and utterly refreshing. Escale à Portofino is a sun-drenched breeze in a bottle, perfect for those craving effortless sophistication and authentic Mediterranean zest.
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Our Verdict - Escale a Portofino EDP
A crisp citrus-aromatic dupe of Dior Escale a Portofino. The bergamot-petitgrain opening is bright and faithful; the cedar-cypress base fades sooner than the Dior original.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Escale à Portofino EDT A Escale a 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
Escale à Portofino EDT
Escale a Portofino EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Orange Blossom 37% vs 42%
Bergamot 33% vs 42%
Lemon 33% vs 23%
Petitgrain 33% vs 33%
Juniper 33% vs 23%
Almond 29% vs 33%
Cypress 22% vs 22%
Cedar 20% vs 25%
Musk 19% vs 14%
Galbanum 19% vs 20%
Caraway 17% vs 17%
Shared Notes
Bergamot 33% vs 42%
Lemon 33% vs 23%
Petitgrain 33% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Orange Blossom 37% vs 42%
Juniper 33% vs 23%
Almond 29% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Cypress 22% vs 22%
Cedar 20% vs 25%
Musk 19% vs 14%
Galbanum 19% vs 20%
Caraway 17% vs 17%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Escale à Portofino Escale a Portofino
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Escale à Portofino

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Escale à Portofino is a sparkling citrus with prominent bergamot, lemon, and petitgrain, making it perfect for spring and summer. Its sheer, effervescent character struggles in cold weather but shines in warmth and sun.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport

Its light, inoffensive, and refreshing citrus profile is ideal for office, casual, or active wear. The subtle projection and transparency make it less suited for formal events but highly versatile for everyday use.

Escale a Portofino

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

Bright citrus-aromatic profile suits sweltering summer days.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual

Great for a coastal stroll or an outdoor brunch.

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
93%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Juniper, Almond, Orange Blossom

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

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