Fragrances inspired by Neroli Portofino Eau de Parfum
The original
Neroli Portofino
Tom Ford
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
While both fragrances aim for a similar fresh, citrus-driven profile, Neroli Portofino distinguishes itself with a smoother, more refined composition, justifying its luxury price tag.
What they share
Every one of its 13 notes is in the original, including Mandarin, Angelica, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Without pittosporum
Choose Pacific Blue when
You want a very affordable summer fragrance.
What they share
Every one of its 14 notes is in the original, including Mandarin, Angelica, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 14 notes is in the original, including Mandarin, Angelica, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Our verdict
Neroli Portofino offers refined, photorealistic neroli, justifying its luxury price.
What they share
Shares 14 of its 15 notes, including Mandarin, Angelica, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Adds marshmallow
Choose Neroli Riviera when
You're on a tight budget.
Our verdict
Neroli Portofino (Tom Ford) and Safari (Fragrance World) both aim for a neroli-centric, citrus-aromatic experience, but diverge significantly in execution and price.
What they share
Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Mandarin, Orange Blossom, Myrtle
The main difference
Without angelica and pittosporum
Choose Safari when
You want a very affordable alternative.
What they share
Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Mandarin, Angelica, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Without bitter orange and lavender
What they share
Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Mandarin, Orange Blossom, Myrtle
The main difference
Without angelica and bitter orange
Our verdict
While both fragrances capture the essence of neroli and citrus, Tom Ford's Neroli Portofino distinguishes itself with a brighter, more effervescent and refined profile.
What they share
Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Orange Blossom, Amber, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds musk and petitgrain, drops ambrette and angelica
Choose Citrus Neroli when
You're looking for a budget-friendly alternative.
What they share
Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Mandarin, Orange Blossom, Amber
The main difference
Adds musk, drops ambrette and angelica
What they share
Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Mandarin, Angelica, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Without lavender and myrtle
What they share
Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Mandarin, Angelica, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Adds musk, drops ambrette and bitter orange
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Mandarin, Orange Blossom, Ambrette
The main difference
Without angelica and bitter orange
What they share
Shares 6 of its 10 notes, including Orange Blossom, Amber, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and blood orange, drops ambrette and angelica
Our verdict
Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford and Porto Neroli by Maison Alhambra both aim to capture the essence of Mediterranean neroli and citrus, but they target different audiences and budgets.
What they share
Shares 8 of its 11 notes, including Mandarin, Orange Blossom, Amber
The main difference
Adds green notes and salt, drops ambrette and angelica
Choose Porto Neroli when
You have a limited budget.
What they share
Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Mandarin, Angelica, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Adds musk and petitgrain, drops ambrette and bitter orange
Our verdict
While both deliver a neroli-centric experience, Tom Ford's Neroli Portofino prioritizes refined elegance and a lighter touch, while Al Haramain's Neroli Canvas goes for bolder projection and...
What they share
Shares 5 of its 14 notes, including Bergamot, Lemon, Amber
The main difference
Adds ambrette and angelica, drops cedar and musk
Choose Portfolio Neroli Canvas when
You want a fragrance with strong projection.
What they share
Shares 9 of its 11 notes, including Mandarin, Ambrette, Amber
The main difference
Adds cypress and musk, drops angelica and bitter orange
What they share
Shares 7 of its 14 notes, including Neroli, Bergamot, Lemon
The main difference
Adds angelica and bitter orange
Our verdict
While both fragrances showcase neroli, the experience differs significantly.
What they share
Shares 5 of its 14 notes, including Orange Blossom, Amber, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds ambrette and angelica, drops cedar and musk
Choose Wild Neroli when
You want a bold, long-lasting neroli fragrance.
What they share
Shares 8 of its 14 notes, including Amber, Bergamot, Lemon
The main difference
Adds ambrette and angelica
What they share
Shares 5 of its 14 notes, including Amber, Bergamot, Lemon
The main difference
Adds ambrette and angelica, drops musk
What they share
Shares 9 of its 14 notes, including Bergamot, Lemon, Neroli
The main difference
Adds ambrette and angelica
What they share
Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Mandarin, Bergamot, Lemon
The main difference
Adds musk and sandalwood, drops amber and ambrette
Our verdict
Neroli Portofino is the polished luxury choice - richer, more refined and better suited if you want something that feels upscale and memorable.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Lemon
The main difference
Adds basil and cedar, drops amber and ambrette
Choose Amalfi Brilliante when
You want the cheaper everyday option.
What they share
Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Orange Blossom, Amber, Bergamot
The main difference
Without ambrette and angelica
What they share
Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Orange Blossom, Amber, Bergamot
The main difference
Without ambrette and angelica
What they share
Shares 3 of its 6 notes, including Orange Blossom, Neroli, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds floral notes and musk, drops amber and ambrette
Our verdict
While both share a similar citrus-floral profile, Neroli Portofino justifies its luxury price with superior quality and longevity, delivering a nuanced, photorealistic neroli experience.
What they share
Shares 7 of its 14 notes, including Neroli, Amber, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds ambrette and angelica
Choose Lazuli when
You are on a tight budget.
What they share
Every one of its 4 notes is in the original, including Mandarin, Orange Blossom, Amber
The main difference
Without ambrette and angelica
Our verdict
Neroli Portofino is the more refined, polished take on the citrus-neroli brief, with a smoother Mediterranean feel and real niche appeal.
What they share
Every one of its 3 notes is in the original, including Mandarin, Orange Blossom, Bergamot
The main difference
Without amber and ambrette
Choose Amalfi Sunray when
You want the cheaper way to get the vibe.
Our verdict
Neroli Portofino and Citron Aqua both aim for a citrusy, fresh profile, but diverge significantly in quality and complexity.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Amber, Bergamot, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds aquatic and citron, drops ambrette and angelica
Choose Citron Aqua when
You're looking for a budget-friendly, everyday citrus scent.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Amber, Bergamot, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds apple and citrus, drops ambrette and angelica
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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