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Neroli Portofino Eau de Parfum bottle Neroli Portofino EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2024 Year 2024
££££ Price Tier £
Safari Eau de Parfum bottle Safari EDP
Our Verdict

Neroli Portofino (Tom Ford) and Safari (Fragrance World) both aim for a neroli-centric, citrus-aromatic experience, but diverge significantly in execution and price. Neroli Portofino offers a refined, sun-drenched Italian Riviera vibe with superior longevity. Safari, while sharing similar notes, presents a bolder, less nuanced opening that some may find less polished and slightly dated, despite its budget-friendly price. The biggest difference lies in the quality and blend - Portofino is smoother, while Safari is sharper.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Neroli Portofino if...
  • You want a sophisticated, high-quality neroli fragrance.
  • You appreciate a smooth, well-blended composition.
  • You prefer a fragrance with good longevity.
  • You desire the Tom Ford brand prestige.
Choose Safari if...
  • You want a very affordable alternative.
  • You enjoy a bolder, more intense opening.
  • You don't mind a slightly less refined scent.
  • You want a safe, everyday fragrance.
Our Verdict - Neroli Portofino EDP
A sunlit, effervescent blast of neroli and citrus, Neroli Portofino EDP delivers a luxurious yet effortless Mediterranean freshness. Unisex, versatile, and perfectly polished, it conjures summer on the Italian Riviera in every spray.
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Our Verdict - Safari EDP
This one's a bit of a mixed bag; opens with a "neroli bazooka" that'll wake you up, before mellowing into something that feels both comfortingly classic and a touch… well, a bit dated. It's safe, but probably not going to set the world alight.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Neroli 29% vs 46%
Jasmine 24% vs 18%
Only in Neroli Portofino
Pittosporum 23% Clary Sage 23%
Only in Safari
Orange Blossom 35%
Shared Notes
Amber 28% vs 28%
Only in Neroli Portofino
Sylkolide 37% Musk 34%
Only in Safari
Ambrette 72%

Accords

Neroli Portofino Safari
100%
Citrus
100%
55%
Aromatic
75%
70%
White Floral
65%
30%
Fresh Spicy
66%
50%
Musky
Floral
49%
Herbal
45%
35%
Amber
44%
Lavender
44%
25%
Green
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
55%
75%
White Floral shared
70%
65%
Fresh Spicy shared
30%
66%
50%
49%
45%
Amber shared
35%
44%
44%
25%

Performance

Neroli Portofino Safari
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Neroli Portofino

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The effervescent citrus, neroli, and white florals make this fragrance ideal for spring and summer, matching warmer temperatures and sunlit days. Its lightness is less suited to the cold depth of winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

The moderate projection and clean, bright character make it perfect for office and casual wear. Its fresh sophistication also makes it appropriate for daytime dates and relaxed formal events, but it is less suited to black-tie or nighttime formality.

Safari

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, aromatic nature and moderate sillage make it suitable for daily wear and office environments, though the initial blast might be a bit much. It's a casual, clean scent, but lacks the depth or richness for formal events and isn't particularly romantic.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, aromatic, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Neroli Portofino EDP
Safari EDP
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