Fragrances inspired by Escale à Portofino Eau de Toilette
The original
Escale à Portofino
Dior
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Escale à Portofino
- Escale a Portofino
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Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Juniper, Almond, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Juniper, Orange Blossom, Petitgrain
The main difference
Without almond and caraway
What they share
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Orange Blossom, Petitgrain, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds amber and grapefruit, drops almond and caraway
What they share
Shares 7 of its 15 notes, including Juniper, Petitgrain, Lemon
The main difference
Adds ambergris and clary sage, drops almond and caraway
What they share
Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Petitgrain, Lemon, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds amber and jasmine, drops almond and caraway
What they share
Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Petitgrain, Bergamot, Musk
The main difference
Adds basil and fig leaf, drops almond and cypress
What they share
Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Petitgrain, Lemon, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds green notes and jasmine, drops almond and caraway
What they share
Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Orange Blossom, Petitgrain, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds aspic and grapefruit, drops almond and caraway
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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