Is Perfume Parlour Blooming Genoa a dupe of Tom Ford Fleur de Portofino?
Fleur de Portofino EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2015 | Year | 2015 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Blooming Genoa EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
Tom Ford's Fleur de Portofino is a polarising Mediterranean dream: some find it a gorgeous, uplifting floral with impressive longevity, while others dismiss it as an overpriced, generic scrubber with awful performance. Definitely one to try before you buy.
Blooming Genoa traces Tom Ford Fleur de Portofino's sun-warmed acacia-honey-and-orange-blossom bouquet, framing white florals in bright Mediterranean citrus. The original's airy balance and refined honey are pushed sweeter and flatter here, but it's a pretty, summery budget interpretation.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, white floral character makes it perfect for casual daytime wear and romantic dates, evoking a 'luxury vacation' feel. However, its significant sillage for some wearers, alongside criticisms of poor longevity for others, makes it less ideal for office settings where subtlety is preferred.
Seasons
Bright citrus and honeyed white florals are warm-weather naturals, peaking in spring and summer.
Occasions
Light and pretty, it suits casual daytime wear and dates more than formal evenings.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 13 of its 18 notes, including Black Locust, Bergamot, Petitgrain
Adds ambrette and civet
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work