Tom Ford's Neroli Portofino

For All That Is Beautiful

Inspired by the rich citrusy scent of neroli – a flower lending its name from the Italian Riviera, Neroli Portofino in the Tom Ford collection calls to mind the unique olfactory properties of its eponym – fresh, honeyed, and full of floral luxury. The fragrance stands out from other brands, transporting you to a blissful stroll amidst lemon trees and myrtle bushes, with the wonderful smell of verdant foliage lingering in the crisp hot air of a summer’s day. That is why we love Neroli Portofino – its citrusy-floral scent, earthy yet clean – paints us an astounding picture of Mother Nature’s raw beauty.

The brainchild of Rodrigo Flores-Roux, Tom Ford’s Neroli Portofino hits the air first with clean citrusy notes featuring lemon, bergamot, and bitter orange. The perfume emits a refreshing fragrance calling to mind a sparkling rivulet of water along the lemon meadow during an early summer’s frolic. Middle notes of floral delicacy then follow through with aromas of jasmine and neroli – entangling to form a complex combination of rich floral fruitiness with a tinge of spiciness, granting it a wild touch of sensuality.

As the perfume dries down, the base notes of ambrette and angelica reveal themselves, slicing through the floral punch with a scent of musky woodiness. The ambrette effuses a nutty fragrance that gently subtracts from the acidic sweetness – like a stir of light cool breeze waltzing through a lush tropical forest.

A perfume paying homage to an Italian Princess, Neroli Portofino is aristocracy and hopeful melancholy captured in a bottle – a fragrance both exotic and enticing. It is a successful fusion of antiquity with poise, of rawness with refinement.

An Eau De Parfum (EDP), Neroli Portofino comes in 30 ml, 50 ml, and 100 ml respectively. While its projection lasts for one to two hours after application, the fragrance will cling lightly to the skin for roughly five to six hours. If you’re not a fan of its citrusy-floral concentration, a subtler flanker – Neroli Portofino Acqua – may appeal to you. The floral sweetness of Nero Portofino Acqua is reduced to just a whiff, whirling you into its ambrette base with a water-like fluidity. However, if you prefer a variation that accentuates the greener notes, Tom Ford obliges you with Neroli Portofino Forte. A tangier flanker refined with scents of leather and sandalwood; it is perfect for colder climates with the longevity of ten to twelve hours. Other than the EDP, the Neroli Portofino fragrance is also available as Neroli Portofino Body Spray and Neroli Portofino Candle.

If the olfactory picture of Tom Ford’s Neroli Portofino enthralls you, don’t let its hefty price tag hinder you. Here at Dossier.co, we present you with Citrus Neroli, a Tom Ford Neroli Portofino dupe offering all the charms of Neroli Portofino for a fraction of its price. Citrus Neroli bursts open in clean citrusy notes of lemon, bergamot, and mandarin. The dry-down diffuses a blend of musk and neroli, making it a delightful mixture of woody sweetness and floral softness. Don’t be fooled by its simplicity, though – its appeal of refreshing airiness can compel you to addiction.