Neroli

Neroli draws its inspiration unmistakably from Tom Ford's Neroli Portofino, a cult-favourite unisex fragrance built around the sunny, Mediterranean character of neroli and citrus, and this budget version follows a similar structural logic. The opening layers bergamot, neroli and orange for a bright, multi-faceted citrus accord that avoids feeling one-note - the neroli in particular brings a slightly bitter, honeyed floral-citrus quality that's the signature of this style of fragrance. The heart brings jasmine, freesia and rose together for a soft, sunny floral bouquet that keeps the Mediterranean, holiday-adjacent mood going, freesia adding a light, slightly green freshness that complements the citrus opening. The base settles into cedarwood, musk and amber - a warm, clean finish that provides just enough grounding without weighing down the fresh, citrus-floral character established above. As a budget take on a beloved niche-adjacent classic, this captures the bright, holiday-in-a-bottle character reasonably well, making it a solid option for fans of the genre. Best suited to spring and summer wear, where the sunny citrus-floral profile feels most at home.