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Essence Cotton Blue Eau de Toilette bottle Essence Cotton Blue EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
F Gender U
2020 Year 2016
£ Price Tier ££££
Neroli Portofino Acqua Eau de Parfum bottle Neroli Portofino Acqua EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Essence Cotton Blue EDT
A light and fresh scent perfect for everyday wear, particularly suited for those seeking a clean and non-intrusive fragrance.
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Our Verdict - Neroli Portofino Acqua EDP
A truly gorgeous citrus-neroli scent that evokes Mediterranean summers, let down by a performance that has many questioning the hefty Tom Ford price tag. If you want expensive sunshine in a bottle, and don't mind reapplying, this is for you.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Essence Cotton Blue EDT
Neroli Portofino Acqua EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 53% vs 35%
Lemon 46% vs 33%
Only in Neroli Portofino Acqua
Petitgrain 32%
Shared Notes
Neroli 33% vs 57%
Orange Blossom 20% vs 42%
Only in Essence Cotton Blue
Lily Of The Valley 27% Jasmine 20%
Shared Notes
Musk 60% vs 50%
Only in Essence Cotton Blue
Cedar 40%
Only in Neroli Portofino Acqua
Amberwood 50%

Accords

Essence Cotton Blue Neroli Portofino Acqua
60%
Citrus
100%
90%
Fresh
44%
80%
Soapy
Aromatic
51%
50%
Floral
Green
45%
40%
Musky
Citrus shared
60%
100%
Fresh shared
90%
44%
80%
51%
50%
45%
40%

Performance

Essence Cotton Blue Neroli Portofino Acqua
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Essence Cotton Blue

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

Essence Cotton Blue's fresh, soapy accords make it ideal for warmer seasons, bringing a sense of cleanliness and comfort. It's less suited for colder months where such lightness may not hold against the chill.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

This fragrance's light projection and fresh scent profile are perfect for office and casual settings, allowing a clean, approachable impression. Its understated presence makes it less ideal for formal and romantic dates.

Neroli Portofino Acqua

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile with very light projection makes it suitable for office wear and excellent for casual outings and sport. The fleeting nature prevents it from being a strong contender for formal events or dates where more lasting presence is desired.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean fresh, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Essence Cotton Blue EDT
Neroli Portofino Acqua EDP
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