BergamotOpens with
African Orange FlowerHeart
AmberDries down to
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Rodrigo Flores-RouxThe nose · 55 fragrances · also made Fougere Royale (2010) (2010)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Tom Ford · Sold as unisex
Neroli Portofino
The sun-drenched terrace of a seaside cafe, where the scent of fresh citrus mingles with the salty breeze just as the day begins to wane.
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Neroli PortofinoLuxury · $250+
54%Similar accords, often for lessAmalfi Citrus · Alfred DunhillMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 14 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford was launched in 2011 and crafted by perfumer Rodrigo Flores-Roux. This unisex fragrance opens with a vibrant mix of citrus notes — bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon, and bitter orange — that create an invigorating freshness. The heart reveals lavender, rosemary, myrtle, and African orange flower, leading into the warm embrace of neroli, jasmine, and pitosporum. A base of amber, ambrette (musk mallow), and angelica grounds the composition with a subtle yet enduring warmth.
Neroli Portofino has become one of Tom Ford’s most heavily 'duped' fragrances, with numerous budget clone brands attempting to replicate its signature citrus-neroli blend. Despite its popularity, it remains a subject of debate among enthusiasts who praise its refreshing quality but criticize its modest longevity and relatively high price point.
Apply Neroli Portofino in light sprays — its top notes are bright but fleeting. The warmth of the base notes becomes more apparent after about an hour and can be best appreciated close to skin rather than across a room.
Fig. 01 — Neroli Portofino, Tom Ford
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Rodrigo Flores-Roux
Mexico City to the Fragrance Foundation Hall of FameRodrigo Flores-Roux, born and raised in Mexico City, studied biology before moving to France at 20 in 1989 to attend ISIPCA in Versailles, interning along the way with Jean-Claude Ellena.
The Neroli Portofino line
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Designer Tom Ford
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Adds green, woody and vodka; shares bitter orange.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 39%, disliked or hated by 15%.