Portofino '97 Eau de Parfum vs The Icon Eau de Parfum

Portofino '97

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2023	Year	2022
££££	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Portofino '97 Eau de Parfum

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 - The Icon Eau de Parfum

A reliable, everyday masculine scent, The Icon serves as a fantastic entry point into the world of fragrance for beginners. While not a trailblazer, its pleasing blend of fresh spice and subtle warmth makes it a solid, affordable daily driver, especially if you're not expecting beast-mode performance.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	14%	11%
Floral	4%	4%
Fruity	1%	1%
Green	5%	11%
Sweet	9%	9%
Warm	25%	18%
Woody	18%	23%
Earthy	23%	17%
Animalic	12%	11%
Fresh	20%	20%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Portofino '97 EdP

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Notes

Shared Notes

Pepper 47% vs 37%

Only in Portofino '97 Eau de Parfum

Bergamot 53%

Only in The Icon Eau de Parfum

Grapefruit 39% Juniper 23%

Only in Portofino '97 Eau de Parfum

Sea Water 35% Amber 34% Incense 31%

Only in The Icon Eau de Parfum

Lavender 42% Suede 37% Cypress 21%

Shared Notes

Vetiver 36% vs 22%

Patchouli 28% vs 26%

Only in Portofino '97 Eau de Parfum

Musk 35%

Only in The Icon Eau de Parfum

Benzoin 29% Labdanum 22%

Accords

Portofino '97 Eau de Parfum The Icon Eau de Parfum

85%

Fresh Spicy

100%

95%

Aromatic

94%

70%

Woody

83%

80%

Citrus

61%

70%

Amber

69%

Lavender

68%

50%

Warm Spicy

63%

60%

Marine

38%

Musky

52%

Leather

52%

Patchouli

50%

30%

Earthy

22%

Powdery

Fresh Spicy shared

85%

100%

Aromatic shared

95%

94%

Woody shared

70%

83%

Citrus shared

80%

61%

Amber shared

70%

69%

Lavender

68%

Warm Spicy shared

50%

63%

Marine

60%

Musky shared

38%

52%

Leather

52%

Patchouli

50%

Earthy

30%

Powdery

22%

Performance

Portofino '97 Eau de Parfum The Icon Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Portofino '97 Eau de Parfum

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.

The Icon Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date

Its moderate projection and generally inoffensive nature make it highly suitable for office and casual wear. While pleasant, its performance limitations and lack of unique flair keep it from being a top choice for formal events or high-energy sport.