Perfumer Reviews 'Neroli Portofino' by Tom Ford

[@vincenthusvh]

Thanks for educating us again Aaron! I'm quite surprised that you mentioned this is long lasting. It never lasted more than 2-3hrs on me. Same with the Mandarino di Amalfi

[@ExecutorCR]

Same, dissapeared in a couple hours.

[@marvyeap]

Same for me

[@samiahmadi6862]

I think it lasts but it just is easy to be noseblind to

[@lucascardinfranco2011]

I tried neroli portofino 4 times now, the first it seemed like it disappeared very fast, then I went to the fragrance store again and sprayed my arm quite a bit, and I thought it disappeared fast and that the remaining smell was just the soap I was using. Then I tried a 3rd time at a Duty Free store in an Airport and went it lasted around 5 hours before it disappeared. Then I tried it again at the Duty Free again and it lasted very long this time. I guess I was nose blind the first two times, the 3rd time the employee barely did 2 sprays on my arm since the bottle was almost empty. The fourth time I got a full bottle and sprayed my arm 2 times and my neck 1 times. This time The fragrance lasted a good 8 hours, but it became a skin scent on my arm pretty fast, but I could get whiffs of it from my neck for very long. I will buy a 10 ml bottle to test it properly and if I like I will get the full size.

[@ryanepps771]

Hard Candy and High Voltage are fantastic! I'm proud to own them, and your unicorns hooked me up! Hands down, you're my favorite fragrance creator. Top tier. Unicorns for life

[@JoeCoplen]

Neroli Portofino triggers old, old scent memories for me. It smells like a powdered "orange blossom" laundry detergent my mom used to buy when I was a kid. Great stuff.

[@HimanshuSharma-rr4ct]

This is one of my favourite fragrances by TF, but like Aaron, my skin also eats up weaker fragrances. This one doesn’t last on me at all but the smell is top class. Amalfi radiates off of my skin while this one sits very close to my skin. As always, amazing review! 💯

[@lukaspriest]

I discovered you from seeing your appearances on Frag-Mental, and I'm delighted to find that you have your own channel. You, good sir, are bloody brilliant, and clearly a MASTER of your craft. Thank you for making these wonderful videos.

[@MyKey_irl]

A beautifully detailed explanation... i love it, someone with a true passion, instant fan! I can pick out a Tom Ford fragrance as a gift. It will be Neroli Portofino. Thanks for the awesome review Aaron👌

[@martineleven8179]

I've just got narciso Rodriguez bleu noir edp for him, you have to use it in abundance BUT when you do it delivers the desired effect beautifully, for the price its quite lovely, layer it with a couple of sprays of ormonde man by ormonde jayne and BANG literally beautiful. Awesome summer scent.xx

[@taintedlife2618]

The EDT sis like that too. I have to douse myself. I was hoping the EDP didn’t have that issue.

[@martineleven8179]

@@taintedlife2618 for the price though is suppose it doesn't matter, its just the way it works, lovely stuff all the same.

[@ric9441]

I love Narciso-Rodriguez Bleu Noir For Him EDP. The dry down smell on my skin is amazingly crazy, it's so sexy, very addictive. Personally i would describe it in the same DNA with AQUA DI GIO EDT/EDP & ISSEY MIYAKE L'EAU D'ISSEY POUR HOMME. This Narciso-Rodriguez Bleu Noir EDP is quickly becoming my signature scents.

[@martineleven8179]

@@ric9441 try 3 sprays of floris elite, the 2 sprays of bleu noir on top. Absolutely lovely combination.

[@RealLockheedMartin]

"This will be long-lasting." Neroli Portofino lasts about as long as I do. Even the Forte version is out the door in 4. Gorgeous scent, but it simply doesn't stay. Maybe it's just my skin, though.

[@danielclv97]

I have the same issue, it's not the skin, it doesn't last on cloths either

[@lold6130]

Would love to hear what you think of AMOUAGE Reflection 45 Man.

[@WalsallGooner]

Good review there Aaron, it’s interesting to know from your perspective that you get good longevity. I sampled this in 2014 and yes it is an awesome scent for the summer, but I didn’t get the longevity. Maybe it’s improved and I’ll give another try. There is also Neroli Portofino Forte

[@danielclv97]

I don't think he tested the longevity during the review, just gave us his opinion on how long lasting it should be based on smell, that's definitely far away from a long lasting fragrance.

[@originalboxelder]

I’d like to nominate Invasion Barbare by MDCI for review. I’m currently burning through my sample with a full bottle on the way. I am absolutely smitten with it. Soft, complex, masculine, modern - Just gorgeous. I’m smelling myself constantly like a raving narcissist. I love your reviews so I would love to hear your breakdown.

[@reoffendapfel2563]

The way you describe and explain is somehow alike to asmr, very soothing and relaxing voice

[@katogrishashvili8846]

I was so happy when you mentioned that it smells very similar to Mandarino di Amalfi, because that's what I thought when I smelled it for the first time. I was surprised about longetivity tho. Neroli Portofino has neither Longetivity nor Projection on me. 1-2 hours was maximum I could get. Doesn't work well with my skin chemistry, I guess. Mandarino di amalfi lasts on me Longer so that quite surprised me. Great review! Thank you!

[@Immortaljme]

I am in awe of how eloquently you described this fragrance

[@tonymalizia]

I also love Hedione in high dosage. It has that happy floral sunny ozonic ethereal effect that gives me a great feeling.

[@aniketvispute4646]

Brother would like to have your thoughts on TF Costa Azzurra... It's a interesting & unique freshy...

[@daniellabuda7744]

Very informative Aaron. Thanks very much

[@leethebaldguy9390]

Just got a decant on order for this, after your review :) Thanks buddy

[@DM-0072]

I absolutely love this TF....

[@juliochingaling5824]

Great review. Aaron knows his stuff. Great knowledge.

[@coolti44]

Thanks Aaron! I always look forward to your reviews. You animate the perfumer science and your descriptions communicate the scent to the point I can smell the product without actually smelling it! You’re an amazing communicator. Keep it up!!

[@redoni9114]

I was just looking at the fragrance today 🤔 GREAT REVIEW 🦄

[@storkonstage]

Thank you very much for the material information. It's soo good to know what you spray on youre body. I like Neroli Portofino a lot. Great summerscent. Is it possible you do a special about perfume ingredients and more background information about the manufacturing of fragrances. And allergies and toxics and other IFRA related information. Greetings!

[@HonorGuard117]

Neroli Portofino is one of the few fragrances that actually smell like how it is described in the sense that you feel like you're on a coastal town in Italy...

[@conradmyers132]

Couldn’t agree more. The smell teleports me to portofino for a few seconds 😂

[@nikko7507]

It’s just smells of lemons and that is it 🍋 I get the Same smell from My barbers off the shelf for 10 bucks 😂

[@maisonMaple]

@@nikko7507no - you simply have a peasant’s nose 😂

[@nikko7507]

😂 must be the reason people getting an exchange on this 💩…..it’s the name you got caught by not the scent 💯

[@danielclv97]

I'm a little confused that you say it should have long longevity, on my skin it projects like 30 min and last max 2h, on cloths 3-4h maximum (only if I bath them with like 10+ sprays), it's the only downside of that fragrance, it's the reason I can only wear it on the morning when I'm at the beach (I'll go into water no matter what I wear, so at least I don't waste it, but will not buy another bottle). Did you tried to see how long it lasts? I mean, if I didn't knew better, this sounds like Tom Ford payed you to say "long lasting", they have to create an "intense" version because everyone complained about how weak this performs, and the intense version it's way overpriced.

[@SpencerDavis2000]

awesome review. I am from USA and I just bought your sampler set Aaron from your website and it should be arriving next week :-) I am really looking forward to trying all of your fragrances :-)

[@dwr9193]

Hi Aaron! I think you would really like the Neroli Portofino Forte one. It’s my favourite of his more summery fragrances x

[@ganbatte1260]

Nice review aaron, i am a guy and really love this perfume. It is so classy, definitely unisex but leans little bit feminine. Idk why so many people said its only last around 1 hour in fragrantic*a. I hope they didnt get any fakes because there are so many fake tom fords in the market. And maybe for additional info for readers, we must compare a perfume with same atomizer, i mean my aventus atomizer is 3x much more spray than neroli portofino. So my point is maybe because tom ford’s spray is not as loud as any other brands, then it will affect the volume of the perfume that sprayed out. This is truly HEAVEN in a bottle.. I hope you guys like it 😀🙏🏻

[@danielclv97]

do you have it? it does last very little unfortunately.

[@ganbatte1260]

@@danielclv97 yess.. i have it. I spray 5 times. The sprayer doesnt spray loud of perfume like i said in the previous comment, like a 2ml vial sprayer. Two in the neck (left & right), two in shoulders, and middle chest. It projects 2-3 hours, and last around 6 hours (its not vanish but its still there). And i will still be able to sniff in my tshirt after 6 hours. I dont know how many people complaining about this.. i bought it on harrods UK website for 275$ for 100ml btw.. send it directly to my home in indonesia. Took 2 months long to received it, this is really top 3 blind by of my list. Where did u bought it btw? Can you tell me stories with it?

[@breaves9536]

why is it impossible to get guapo or neon in the US?

[@khalfani321]

I’d love to hear your take on Nishane Ege. I’m looking for an aquatic for summer/warm weather wear. Hopefully something a little unique. Appreciate any recommendations. Thanks!!

[@blokkka9inety293]

not sure if i was watching a fragrance review or an online uni lecture in chemistry... anyway great video aaron haha

[@Bipinnpanthi]

Most trustable person in perfum review ❤

[@roberthoward5433]

Thank you Aaron and video crew. Today I really enjoyed the molecule spellings top right of video. I have a clone of this, "AH Neroli canvas" and the correct spellings helped me understand the Ambrettolide in the base? and I hadn't been able to find Ethylene brassylate because I was spelling it wrong :) I also may get some hedione to give this some lift since my clone lays so heavy. I am seeing 2 hediones? Differences? hedione and hedione FC?

[@terrysmiles8599]

Very Nice Aaron!

[@joshledford8921]

I love this fragrance and the Mandarino DI Amalfi he mentions. I alternate them. They are both equal as far as amazing fragrance goes in my book but I do find that they have a low projection after about 45 minutes. But its perfect to hot summer days and when you are around a lot of people.

[@icecoldwan]

What is the name of the other fragrance you named at the end that you prefer over this?

[@ToTheWind]

Way over priced. Standard neroli fragrance, (IMO). Longer lasting, intense? It's one of the worst performing citrus fragrances on the market. More like a 5/10. You have to spend almost double for the Forte edition to get any kind of performance. For this kind of price, go for Xerjoff Nio. It's better than NPF in every possible way.

[@revoltzzz1178]

Even better , go for Profumum Roma - Neroli . Vastly superior in every imaginable way

[@louisbullard6135]

I love this fellow’s reviews and they are very informative and interesting. I think he is brilliant in chemistry and perfumery unless he is just making things up as he goes along. I don’t know him but I would say he knows his stuff. 😆 LOL. He should be working with a big fragrance house but they probably demand a PHD degree.

[@maatkheru1042]

You are the fragrance chemist❤️.Excellent video and I love when you break down the compounds…

[@benbrigden9613]

Hi Aaron. A quick question do you know of a site where you check to see if the fragrance that you've purchased is safe? I have a vast collection and have a few middle Eastern fragrances which I would like to know if they are safe as you have mentioned in previous videos about how certain ingredients are banned in the UK, but not in other parts of the world . By the way I love your content , brilliant stuff x

[@pirvan]

Aaron please, try any of Perris Montecarlo. Cedro di diamante, lavander romaine.... I'm interesed on know your opinion, they claim to be very natural....

[@mybad4101]

I too like the spanish Lavender the best. But I also like to work with Linalyl Acetate, which I made a nice perfume reminiscent of the morning air.

[@ianokay]

If you want to have a fragrance to wear outside of work, that's light but beautiful and feels almost therapeutic, you MUST try Tom Ford's Fleur de Portofino (not the Acqua, as it doesn't have as good of musks).

[@danielbrennan5872]

Neroli Portofino got me hooked on fragrances

[@EtBr1978]

Love how you hoghlight the substances and chemicals! Really really interessting! Great review and you got me very into getting a sample of this TF!

[@PianoScoreVids]

I'm actually wearing a Tom Ford today, an old one: Plum Japonais. Can you do a review of that one, Aaron?

[@jarrettjustin3031]

He actually already has a review on that fragrance!

[@PianoScoreVids]

@@jarrettjustin3031 Thanx for letting me know;!

[@whatdacurl94]

this is one of my favorites from tom ford I do wish it lasted longer on me

[@danielclv97]

we all do.

[@fleetingfootnotes9133]

I have a sample of it. Tried it. I think it comes across as a very refined and well put together parfume... but weird memories. It smells so clean, so immensely clean. And it reminds me of a cleaning crew. I don't recall exactly where, but I immediately picture the cleaning lady and rubber hand shoes and gear. I just cannot remember when and where. I blame it on the neroli and found a cheaper, less intense perfume to get used to neroli.

[@shawwwwn]

It smells like really vintage cheap soaps I saw in Middle East And some Mediterranean countries. I hate the smell tbf

[@justinhight8880]

Do John varvatos artisan pure. I would be interested to hear what you think of it.

[@shanehall98]

I have a sample of this and I love it it is very similar to Mandarino Di amalfi but I think that one is more orange like. Apparently Neroli Portofino is similar to 4711 .

[@shanehall98]

I just get samples of it I think it is overpriced the pricing seems too high 4711 is way cheaper at just £11 or something like that. I like the other Tom Ford fragrance but in my view it isn’t as nice but not bad at all.

[@oopsala48]

tom ford fleur de portofino what is thougts about it thanks

[@Bond-wn9su]

One of the best smelling fragrances of all time in my opinion but the projection and longevity is absolutely poor! 🤦‍♂️ Are there any alternatives that smell similar but last 8hrs plus?

[@alexsalvara9958]

Thank you so much Aaron. Most of the people reviewed this fragrance also said that. It does not last long. That's why I was a bit in question with myself if I should buy it or not. But great reviews. Thank you again .

[@danielclv97]

definitely try it on a shop or get a sample first, it's true that it does not last.

[@fragitude]

Yeah this scent profile is similar to 4711 that is gone in 30 mins to an hour so it's no surprise that it doesn't last very long. None the less it's a perfect beach scent so I'm taking it with me on my travels today. Tom Has a forte version of it that has added performance.

[@anelissanchez1535]

I absolutely LOVE TF Neroli. It last a good 4+ hours on me. I have an extensive TF fragrance collection, Neroli is my favorite.

[@cheekster777]

Thanks Aaron.

[@ExistentialSadness]

You should try out "Ganymede" by Marc-Antoine Barrois.

[@jasonsmithgooner]

Sounds good but for me i like your stuff as it lasts ages on my skin 👍

[@Jimbo_Jumbo]

To me this is very nice but smells like posh washing up liquid (in a good way) and is quite linear.

[@twolfxiv7896]

Could you do Costa Azzurra EDP next?

[@Dan_Gleeballs]

My signature scent for summer.

[@AJ-fh4yl]

Have a alternative too this one?

[@tommyf6576]

NP lasts for an hour, 2 at the most for me. Sad, because I like it quite a bit but not at that price point

[@cafergunay3778]

If you ever get a chance have a whiff of cheap Turkish colonia, literally smells exactly the same.

[@scarlettohara7862]

Which one? I'm planning to visit Turkey hahs could try some

[@SemperUbi_SubUbi]

This one smells to me like green aloe vera gel & I'm totally okay with it.

[@iFrankie.]

Smells great, but doesn’t last at all. I own a 50 ml

[@PaulSteere]

Neroli Canvas - virtually the same scent, much better performance (on me anyway).

[@simbex1904]

lasts 6-8hrs on me

[@iFrankie.]

@@simbex1904 different skin chemistry; on a good amount of people it doesn’t last as far as reading fragrantica goes.

[@darkglass5463]

I hated it, just not the right notes for me ☹️

[@DTJ2024]

Same - Was very underwhelmed when I sampled it….. I was like meh When you can produce Tobacco Vanille, Ombré Leather and Tobacco Oud, this Neroli certainly disappoints 😔

[@fragitude]

This video is a prime example of why you should actually take 12 hours to test the longevity of the cologne in question rather then just guessing based on smell alone. Anyone that is familiar with this genre of scent in the same family as 4711 knows it doesn't last long. Epic fail that could be prevented by testing.

[@zhaowei3025]

He tested it before get real he hasn’t just unwrapped in just now 😂

[@ile_klikow]

Try Orto Parisi Bergamask. It's the same guy as Nasomatto, just different line. It's (according to people) bargamote and musks, but it lasts like 12h and has a monster projection despite the fact I fant feel it after 3 hours on myself. I really wonder what's on that to make it that strong and lasting yet smell of musks and bergamots. (Supposedly people ale say there's javanol overdose in it)

[@steveb8269]

Ferrari Bright Neroli anyone?

[@kuhliloach8842]

this is amazing

[@Linc0gnito]

I LOVE neroli portorino! It’s massive on me What about the new Tom ford costa azurra? I’m so curious about that one

[@rossjeffrey-y9x]

Smells amazing but lasts about 10 minutes,far to over priced

[@the4thamigo]

Only guy who's reviews I trust. And his level of camp is awesome. I cud b pals with aron. Or is it Aaron? 😘

[@cameronjamieson5153]

Smells amazing but performance isn't good at all. I definitely prefer the Forte version in both scent and longevity

[@OlfactiveOverdose]

So you would probably like h24 speaking of hot iron smells

[@guilhermezecchin7749]

Simple fragrance that last a long review :)

[@romeosly4341]

The problem with Neroli fragrances is that they all smell similar. Having multiple Neroli fragrances is redundant. Neroli Portofino is nice but terrible longevity.

[@chiefengineer8275]

This is a very good review as always. He is unique in dissecting any scent that is given to him. The only problem? Aaron conveniently overlooks the fact that this is a shamelessly overpriced blatant clone of 4711. Because Tom Ford can do no wrong.

[@Mark_R_Tho]

You look EXTRA phine in this video tho🫠

[@OriginalMindTrick]

This used to be one of my most beloved and cherished scents back in the day. Last week I tried it out in the store on my skin and I was severely disappointed. This used to be just a sunny and happy scent that turns gorgeous creamy from the musks. This time however it almost turned cat pee on my skin and the great dry down was compromised ´.

[@TheGodji80]

Hi there from Paris, Sorry but I don’t get why so many people here do praise this review, as this review is very misleading about TF Neroli longevity… This is a fact that is almost of a public notoriety! So much that we can really question the reasons why this professionnal reviewer states the contrary. And I dont really trust the « on my skin » typical argument (unless you are an alien with a skin from planet Jupiter^^). Cheers !

[@jackdaripper137]

I’m Philippino, Oriental doesn’t offend me in the slightest. Why should it. Orient means of the East. If someone is telling you that Oriental is offensive, they are properly some white college elite saying it is. Keep using it. It’s the most accurate way to say where you think the notes are from.

[@lukawalli]

This - to me - smells almost exactly like 4711 which is just a fraction of the price and has been around for about 200 years...it's basically a dupe, sold at a much higher price point, there's nothing original about it and personally I think it's Tom Ford's low point because it's just such a flagrant copy

[@jamie-ol8dm]

Reminds me of a sommelier. 50% knowledge. 50% Drivel.

[@highwayman1291]

Hi Aaron. I have one request for you. Can you review Sean John 3 A.M? It's really popular in frag community, and it's really beautiful scent, but longevity is almost non-existant, so it would be wonderful to hear your expert opinion why that happens...thank you and have a good one :)

[@donlemonati]

This man is an alchemist

[@salxonico]

Inspired by 4711

[@REDEMPIRECM]

It's actually a clone of "4711 Kölnisch Wasser", which was created in 1792 in cologne. That's where the term "Eau de cologne" comes from.

[@yuno3673]

Wouldn't you be interested in doing videos explaining perfumery language and stuff like that other than reviews. I mean if you've got the time to do so obviously

[@MrLanarana]

I tested many times, not my cup of tea 🤷

[@gstevens6948]

Smells like Holiday at the beach man….

[@sergiovazquez8599]

Tom Ford’s WORST scent , it’s an extremely overpriced BABY COLOGNE.

[@gamalielcenteno4801]

👍👍👍👍

[@robertosmith1924]

Bro got surgical with it

[@javierayala2294]

Bro your nose is expensive and accurate.

[@yannick2102]

Wth is this explanation!! I just need to know if the perfume is nice or not and what best occasion to wear it 😅 I guess I am sticking to Jeremy

[@ABC-dw7pe]

This is really weak to me, lasts about 20 mins and absolutely does not justify the price. Just a total cash grab by TF.

[@philrobson]

The scent reminds me of toilet cleaner.

[@jeffwatkins72]

I really wanted to love Neroli Portofino, but it just smells like toilet cleaner to me. Such a shame as it's clearly a classic.

[@tiagobraganca5869]

To me is feminine 😅