Artisan EDT

John Varvatos by Rodrigo Flores-Roux
87%

Portofino EDP

Noted Aromas  
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2009 Year -
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Artisan EDT
This one's a proper British farce - a brilliant citrus-floral opening swiftly followed by a disappearing act. You'll love the smell, but you'll curse the performance. A divisive affair, some swear by its unique charm, whilst others rate it as nothing more than an expensive air freshener.
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Our Verdict - Portofino EDP
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Tom Ford Neroli Portofino (2013) - neroli, rosemary and amber translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Artisan EDT
Portofino EDP

Notes

Only in Artisan
Clementine 32% Tangerine 29% Marjoram 20% Thyme 19%
Only in Portofino
Neroli 31% Bergamot 28% Lemon 23% Mandarin 18%
Shared Notes
Orange Blossom 33% vs 31%
Lavender 20% vs 28%
Only in Artisan
Ginger 25% Jasmine 20%
Only in Portofino
Rosemary 40%
Shared Notes
Amber 29% vs 52%
Only in Artisan
Musk 38% Woody 32%
Only in Portofino
Ambrette 48%

Accords

Artisan Portofino
100%
Citrus
95%
Fresh
85%
48%
Aromatic
70%
66%
White Floral
60%
58%
Sweet
57%
Fresh Spicy
Amber
50%
47%
Fruity
47%
Herbal
Warm Spicy
35%
Citrus shared
100%
95%
Fresh
85%
Aromatic shared
48%
70%
White Floral shared
66%
60%
Sweet
58%
Fresh Spicy
57%
Amber
50%
Fruity
47%
Herbal
47%
Warm Spicy
35%

Performance

Artisan Portofino
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Artisan

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean citrus and white floral profile is non-offensive and ideal for close-quarters like the office, though its poor longevity means constant reapplication. It's perfect for casual wear, especially in hot weather, as it never projects too strongly. It lacks the gravitas for formal events and the bold presence for a date.

Portofino

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Neroli-bergamot-citrus natural summer-spring fit.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Sport

Casual, office, summer day.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, white floral, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Artisan EDT
Portofino EDP
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £38.39 eBay UK - 125ml Buy Best Value £38.39 eBay UK - 125ml - £0.31/ml Buy
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5ml
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50ml
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75ml
eBay UK Cheapest 75ml £0.53/ml £39.49 Buy Notino £0.56/ml £41.90 Buy
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100ml
eBay UK Cheapest 100ml £0.57/ml £57.48 Buy
Noted Aromas £0.33/ml £32.99 Buy
125ml
eBay UK £0.31/ml £38.39 Buy Notino £0.43/ml £54.00 Buy
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