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Lumière Dorée Eau de Parfum bottle Lumière Dorée EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender U
2016 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 - Lumière Dorée EDP
This is a sunny, uplifting neroli and citrus scent that evokes Mediterranean vibes. Its clean, bright character is a bit divisive, with some finding it too bitter, or surprisingly similar to a laundry detergent. Don't expect huge longevity after that initial 'wow' factor.
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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
Lumière Dorée EDP
Neroli Portofino Acqua EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Petitgrain 34% vs 31%
Bergamot 25% vs 35%
Only in Lumière Dorée
Bitter Orange 39%
Only in Neroli Portofino Acqua
Lemon 33%
Shared Notes
Neroli 58% vs 57%
Only in Lumière Dorée
Jasmine 41%
Only in Neroli Portofino Acqua
Orange Blossom 42%
Shared Notes
Musk 29% vs 50%
Only in Neroli Portofino Acqua
Amberwood 50%

Accords

Lumière Dorée Neroli Portofino Acqua
100%
Citrus
100%
70%
White Floral
73%
56%
Aromatic
51%
52%
Woody
52%
Musky
51%
Fresh Spicy
49%
50%
Fresh
44%
49%
Green
45%
47%
Amber
Citrus shared
100%
100%
White Floral shared
70%
73%
Aromatic shared
56%
51%
52%
52%
Fresh Spicy shared
51%
49%
Fresh shared
50%
44%
Green shared
49%
45%
47%

Performance

Lumière Dorée Neroli Portofino Acqua
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Lumière Dorée

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

The fresh, clean, and moderate projection makes it highly suitable for casual and office wear. While pleasant, its bright profile isn't typically suited for formal settings, and its 'sunscreen' or 'laundry' nature by some accounts makes it less ideal for romantic dates, though perfect for a post-workout refresh.

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
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, white floral, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Lumière Dorée EDP
Neroli Portofino Acqua EDP
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