Is Perfume Parlour Seville Genoa Guard a dupe of Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Forte?

Neroli Portofino Forte EDP

Tom Ford by Yann Vasnier Original Statement

Seville Genoa Guard EDP

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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Neroli Portofino Forte EDP
Tom Ford's Neroli Portofino Forte is divisive but adored by its fans. It's pitched as the 'better' or 'stronger' sibling of the original, but some don't see the fuss, pointing to its linear nature and hefty price tag. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with little in between.
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Our Verdict - Seville Genoa Guard EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Neroli Portofino Forte - a citrus fragrance led by Musk, Woody Notes, Leather, with aromatic depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Neroli Portofino Forte EDP A Seville Genoa Guard EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Neroli Portofino Forte EDP
Seville Genoa Guard EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Woody Notes 33% vs 33%
Musk 33% vs 37%
Leather 33% vs 28%
Bergamot 33% vs 22%
Blood Orange 33% vs 27%
Neroli 33% vs 18%
Orange Blossom 25% vs 38%
Lavender 25% vs 31%
Galbanum 25% vs 33%
Basil 25% vs 28%
Only in Seville Genoa Guard
Musk 38% Woody Notes 33% Leather 29%
Shared Notes
Lavender 25% vs 31%
Only in Neroli Portofino Forte
Woody Notes 33% Musk 33% Leather 33%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Neroli Portofino Forte Seville Genoa Guard
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Neroli Portofino Forte

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its fresh, clean, and uplifting character makes it versatile for most casual and daytime settings, including sport. While some find it too potent for the office, its moderate projection keeps it from being overwhelming when applied sparingly. The underlying leather gives it a touch of sophistication that could work for a date, but its strong citrus leans away from formal events.

Seville Genoa Guard

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the citrus, aromatic profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

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.

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Musk, Woody Notes, Leather

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

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