Portofino '97 Eau de Parfum vs Colors Man Black Eau de Parfum

Portofino '97

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2023	Year	2019
££££	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 - Colors Man Black Eau de Parfum

This cheapie is a genuine head-scratcher. Most reckon it's a fantastic, warm, spicy scent that absolutely punches above its weight, but the performance is a full-on lottery, ranging from abysmal skin-scent to surprisingly beastly. A true 'your mileage may vary' kind of fragrance.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	14%	9%
Floral	4%	6%
Fruity	1%	1%
Green	5%	7%
Sweet	9%	8%
Warm	25%	31%
Woody	18%	20%
Earthy	23%	23%
Animalic	12%	9%
Fresh	20%	12%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Portofino '97 EdP

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Notes

Base Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 52% vs 23%

Pepper 47% vs 41%

Only in Colors Man Black Eau de Parfum

Nutmeg 35%

Only in Portofino '97 Eau de Parfum

Sea Water 35% Amber 34% Incense 31%

Only in Colors Man Black Eau de Parfum

Patchouli 27% Lavender 25% Suede 24% Vetiver 24%

Only in Portofino '97 Eau de Parfum

Vetiver 37% Musk 35% Patchouli 28%

Accords

Portofino '97 Eau de Parfum Colors Man Black Eau de Parfum

85%

Fresh Spicy

100%

95%

Aromatic

47%

80%

Citrus

70%

Amber

50%

70%

Woody

47%

Oud

69%

Vanilla

61%

60%

Marine

22%

Powdery

54%

50%

Warm Spicy

50%

Patchouli

46%

38%

Musky

45%

30%

Earthy

Fresh Spicy shared

85%

100%

Aromatic shared

95%

47%

Citrus

80%

Amber shared

70%

50%

Woody shared

70%

47%

Oud

69%

Vanilla

61%

Marine

60%

Powdery shared

22%

54%

Warm Spicy shared

50%

Patchouli

46%

Musky shared

38%

45%

Earthy

30%

Performance

Portofino '97 Eau de Parfum Colors Man Black 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.

Colors Man Black Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its warm, woody, and spicy character makes it perfect for dates and evening casual events, with many reviewers specifically recommending it for intimate settings. While some find its performance strong enough for other occasions, the widespread reports of poor projection temper its suitability for office or formal wear.