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98%
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Porpora Extrait bottle Porpora
Extrait Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2017 Year 2017
££ Price Tier £
Purple Eau de Parfum bottle Purple

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Porpora
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.
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Our Verdict - Purple
A budget echo of Tiziana Terenzi's Porpora, Purple rebuilds the spiced raspberry-and-rose opening over a warm amber, incense and myrrh base. It captures the commanding, sensual character but the resinous depth reads simpler and the longevity falls well short of the original extrait.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 0%
Floral 25% 21%
Fruity 7% 8%
Green 1% 1%
Sweet 28% 28%
Warm 26% 29%
Woody 9% 10%
Earthy 16% 17%
Animalic 9% 9%
Fresh 3% 3%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Porpora Extrait
Purple EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 35% vs 23%
Raspberry 24% vs 26%
Clove 21% vs 24%
Cinnamon 17% vs 24%
Shared Notes
Rose 32% vs 32%
Incense 26% vs 24%
Patchouli 23% vs 26%
Poppy 17% vs 18%
Shared Notes
Myrrh 23% vs 20%
Musk 20% vs 18%
Amber 20% vs 24%
Benzoin 19% vs 20%
Chestnut 17% vs 15%

Accords

Porpora Purple
100%
Amber
85%
86%
Warm Spicy
75%
74%
Rose
50%
Floral
70%
63%
Balsamic
49%
Fruity
60%
54%
Sweet
55%
52%
Smoky
45%
52%
Patchouli
46%
Woody
Amber shared
100%
85%
Warm Spicy shared
86%
75%
74%
Floral shared
50%
70%
63%
Fruity shared
49%
60%
Sweet shared
54%
55%
Smoky shared
52%
45%
52%
46%

Performance

Porpora Purple
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Porpora

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

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.

Purple

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The spiced fruit, rose and warm amber-resin base feel richest in the cold, suiting autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its bold, sensual character is built for evenings and dates, with the drama to carry a formal occasion.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
98%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
100%
Accord
80%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Warm Spicy, Floral accords and Raspberry, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Porpora
Purple
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