Tom Ford Neroli Portofino is one of the original 12 fragrances released in the Private Blend collection. A citrus aromatic that strikes a very modern balance of citrus with just the right amount of amber. A summery fragrance, but not a throw-away - it has substance after a long day of wearing it.
Notes of bergamot, mandarin orange, African orange flower and amber.
From Bois de Jasmin - "It opens up on an aromatic herbes de Provence accord (lavender, thyme, and rosemary), which when paired with the zesty bergamot gives Neroli Portofino an exhilarating quality. It has a cool, crisp character, which is retained even in the drydown. The green floral notes of neroli and orange blossom provide a soft, silky layer to the composition, while the base notes of herbal musk and woody amber lend Neroli Portofino a classical polish."
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| Perfume Name | Tom Ford Private Blend Neroli Portofino |
| Year Introduced | 2007 |
| Perfumer | Rodrigo Flores-Roux |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Strength | EDP |
| Notes | Bergamot, mandarin orange, African orange flower and amber |
| Country of Origin | United States |
Just a synthetic mess on my skin, as well as on fabric. I don't find it anywhere close to realistic, unlike the reviewer below me. The scent reminds me of some type of cleaning fluid I've smelled before. It's borderline repulsive at times, I feel.
While the performance is impressive, it was difficult to wash off for this very reason. I'm just glad I didn't end up blind-buying something I dislike this much.
I've tried a number of other orange flower scents: Lush, Fragonard, Serge Lutens, Elie Saab, Jo Malone, and I think this one gets the closest to a realistic orange blossom fragrance, although other citrus scents do come out on the drydown. Yes, it's a little and linear, but also very pretty. Refreshing and longlasting and not overpowering.
Just a synthetic mess on my skin, as well as on fabric. I don't find it anywhere close to realistic, unlike the reviewer below me. The scent reminds me of some type of cleaning fluid I've smelled before. It's borderline repulsive at times, I feel.
While the performance is impressive, it was difficult to wash off for this very reason. I'm just glad I didn't end up blind-buying something I dislike this much.
I've tried a number of other orange flower scents: Lush, Fragonard, Serge Lutens, Elie Saab, Jo Malone, and I think this one gets the closest to a realistic orange blossom fragrance, although other citrus scents do come out on the drydown. Yes, it's a little and linear, but also very pretty. Refreshing and longlasting and not overpowering.
