Porpora
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2017 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
French Portrait
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Which Should You Buy?
A divisive yet undeniably potent rose-incense powerhouse, Porpora is an 'of-its-kind' statement. Some say it's an improved version of a well-known classic, others a 'loud and obnoxious' imitation. Either way, expect to be noticed.
This is a seriously polarising scent, with fans raving about its quality and value, while some detractors find it cheap and animalic. If you're after a bold, long-lasting rose and incense bomb at a keen price, this could be your new signature, just sample first.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 1% |
| Floral | 25% | 9% |
| Fruity | 7% | 10% |
| Green | 1% | 1% |
| Sweet | 28% | 27% |
| Warm | 26% | 25% |
| Woody | 9% | 19% |
| Earthy | 16% | 18% |
| Animalic | 9% | 12% |
| Fresh | 3% | 5% |
Mood
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its exceptional longevity and strong sillage mean Porpora is too potent for most office environments. However, its bold and sensual rose-incense profile makes it perfect for date nights and formal events, particularly in cooler weather. It's a statement scent, not for casual wear.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with its rich, warm spicy and amber accords, make it less suitable for an office environment. However, these same characteristics, especially the mysterious rose and incense, make it ideal for romantic dates and formal evening events where it can truly shine.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Amber, Woody accords and Amber, Clove notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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