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Portal Eau de Parfum bottle Portal EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2019 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
Cypress & Grapevine Eau de Parfum bottle Cypress & Grapevine EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Portal EDP
This verdant, fresh fragrance captures the wild, untamed spirit of Scotland in a bottle. It's a sophisticated, natural-smelling scent that's universally loved and evokes compliments.
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Our Verdict - Cypress & Grapevine EDP
London Cypress Grapevine offers a refined blend of citrus and woody notes, ideal for day-to-day elegance.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Portal EDP
Cypress & Grapevine EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 57% vs 43%
Only in Portal
Green 43%
Only in Cypress & Grapevine
Citrus 31% Lemon 25%
Only in Cypress & Grapevine
Cypress 75% Juniper 25%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 66% vs 26%
Only in Portal
Pine 33%
Only in Cypress & Grapevine
Grapevine 42% Patchouli 32%

Accords

Portal Cypress & Grapevine
100%
Aromatic
40%
94%
Woody
90%
91%
Green
87%
Citrus
60%
58%
Fresh Spicy
70%
64%
Earthy
50%
Aromatic shared
100%
40%
Woody shared
94%
90%
91%
Citrus shared
87%
60%
Fresh Spicy shared
58%
70%
Earthy shared
64%
50%

Performance

Portal Cypress & Grapevine
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Portal

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its subtle projection and fresh, clean accords make it perfect for the office or casual daily wear, as noted by reviewers who wear it to work. While charming, its natural, green character might be a bit too understated for formal occasions, though its freshness could suit an active lifestyle.

Cypress & Grapevine

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

The fragrance's fresh spicy and woody accords make it well-suited for cooler spring and fall days, while its citrus notes add a brightness apt for warmer seasons.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its moderate projection and balanced accords are ideal for office and date settings, allowing it to leave an impression without being overwhelming.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Portal EDP
Cypress & Grapevine EDP
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