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Portofino '97 Eau de Parfum bottle Portofino '97 EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2023 Year 2024
££££ Price Tier ££
Solution No. 10 Eau de Parfum bottle Solution No. 10 EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Portofino '97 EDP
A masterful aromatic citrus-woody with a salty marine twist and smoky, resinous undertones. As versatile as it is distinctive, Portofino '97 is an effortlessly chic signature for those who crave freshness with real depth.
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Our Verdict - Solution No. 10 EDP
This one's a divisive, art-house marine. If you like your aquatics with a synthetic edge and a strong salty kick, you might be intrigued. For many, though, it's just a bit too odd to be wearable.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Portofino '97 EDP
Solution No. 10 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Musk 34% vs 31%
Only in Portofino '97
Vetiver 37% Patchouli 28%
Only in Solution No. 10
Salt 42% Sandalwood 26%

Accords

Portofino '97 Solution No. 10
Salty
100%
95%
Aromatic
52%
50%
Warm Spicy
93%
38%
Musky
91%
80%
Citrus
70%
Woody
74%
70%
Amber
22%
Powdery
68%
60%
Marine
65%
Patchouli
57%
Sweet
46%
30%
Earthy
100%
Aromatic shared
95%
52%
Warm Spicy shared
50%
93%
Musky shared
38%
91%
80%
Woody shared
70%
74%
70%
Powdery shared
22%
68%
Marine shared
60%
65%
57%
46%
30%

Performance

Portofino '97 Solution No. 10
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Portofino '97

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The citrus and marine opening makes this shine in spring and summer, while the deeper vetiver, amber, and incense base provides enough warmth and substance for early fall. It feels out of place in cold winter air, where the freshness is muted.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its refined freshness, moderate projection, and balanced composition make it a versatile choice for office, daytime, or date scenarios. The slightly sweet, aromatic warmth suits both casual and more dressed-up occasions, but it lacks the sheer brightness for sport and the imposing richness for ultra-formal settings.

Solution No. 10

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its unique and sometimes challenging salty-marine character makes it a better fit for casual, less formal settings. While not overpowering in sillage, its distinctiveness might be a bit much for a conservative office environment.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody, marine

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Portofino '97 EDP
Solution No. 10 EDP
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