Neroli Portofino

Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford is an unisex eau de parfum from 2011 in the luxury price tier. It opens with bergamot, mandarin and lemon, moves into neroli, orange blossom and lavender and dries down to amber, ambrette seed and musk. Expect around 6 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
Mandarin Soft, sweet, almost powdery citrus. Gentler than orange.
Lemon Clean, sour, instantly recognisable. Bright but burns off fast.

Heart

Neroli Distilled orange blossom. Green, soapy and elegant.
Orange Blossom Sweet, soapy and sunny. Neroli's warmer sibling.
Lavender Herbal, clean, slightly medicinal. Barbershop in one note.

Dry-down

Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
Ambrette Seed The only natural musk. Pear-like, warm and slightly boozy.
Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.

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