Le Couvent Maison de Parfum 2018 EDP

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Porto Bello

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Le Couvent Maison de Parfum Porto Bello is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Porto Bello opens with Orange, settles into a heart of Davana, Citrus, Petitgrain, and Benzoin, and dries down to a base of Frankincense. Le Couvent Maison de Parfum's Porto Bello carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This is a seriously polarising scent, but if you're not smelling a broken guy's tobacco grass - and many don't - then Porto Bello is a gorgeous, boozy orange and incense affair that's an absolute steal for the price.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Cozy
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Porto Bello Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Orange100%
Heartas listed
Benzoin25%
Citrus25%
Davana25%
Petitgrain25%
Baseas listed
Frankincense100%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its warm, resinous character and decent longevity, Porto Bello is best suited for evening wear, especially dates, where its sensual qualities can shine. While it can work in casual and some formal settings, its projection and distinct profile make it less ideal for a strict office environment or active sports.

About

Porto Bello opens with a vibrant burst of sweet orange, quickly entwining with the complex, aromatic depth of frankincense and the slightly green, herbal nuances of petitgrain and davana. As it settles, a warm, resinous benzoin emerges, lending a boozy sweetness and smoky undertone that evokes a sophisticated, yet cozy, amber embrace. This is a scent of rich layers, moving from citrus brightness to a darker, balsamic warmth.

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