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Fresh Mandarin Eau de Toilette bottle Fresh Mandarin EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2023 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 - Fresh Mandarin EDT
A juicy mandarin-bergamot-lemon citrus with soft white flower heart and clean musk-cedar base. Sparkling, summer-friendly, wallet-friendly - the kind of spritz you reach for in a heatwave and never regret.
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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
Fresh Mandarin EDT
Neroli Portofino Acqua EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 30% vs 35%
Lemon 26% vs 33%
Only in Fresh Mandarin
Mandarin 43%
Only in Neroli Portofino Acqua
Petitgrain 32%
Shared Notes
Neroli 39% vs 57%
Orange Blossom 35% vs 42%
Only in Fresh Mandarin
Jasmine 25%
Shared Notes
Musk 42% vs 50%
Only in Fresh Mandarin
Cedar 31% Amber 27%
Only in Neroli Portofino Acqua
Amberwood 50%

Accords

Fresh Mandarin Neroli Portofino Acqua
100%
Citrus
100%
60%
Floral
Aromatic
51%
50%
Musky
Green
45%
Fresh
44%
40%
Woody
30%
Amber
Citrus shared
100%
100%
60%
51%
50%
45%
44%
40%
30%

Performance

Fresh Mandarin Neroli Portofino Acqua
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Fresh Mandarin

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Juicy mandarin, bergamot, and lemon peak in spring and summer when citrus freshness reads brightest on skin. The light floral-musky base gives it some spring crossover but it feels thin in cold weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Low projection and an easygoing citrus character make it a casual daytime staple and a sensible post-sport pick. Too understated for formal events.

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 share Musk, Neroli, Orange Blossom notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Fresh Mandarin EDT
Neroli Portofino Acqua EDP
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