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demon2x – :
It’s the same scent as Neroli Portofino, but as explained to me by the sales rep at Macy’s, it’s the Eau de Toilette version- hence lighter than the original. I love it just the same and I’m so glad Neroli Portofino and this are unisex scents! 12/10.
shaman72009 – :
Heavier and a bit sweeter than expected, possibly because of the neroli. Other reviews make it sound very light and it isn’t so. However, if you’re into heavy expensive scents, but still citrusy, you might like this one.
qko529JeomiWogkig – :
Got to try this recently at Sephora and oh my! Gorgeous. Could not stop smelling myself. Lasted for hours. Soaked into my skin like butter, still light and beautifully detectable the next morning 12+ hours later! The fresh opening of bergamot and neroli is exquisite. Dries down to an understated soft floral. While this skews a little feminine, I could see any gender pulling it off. Definitely a daytime fragrance for summer. Office appropriate. Really agreed with my chemistry. First Tom Ford I’ve related to.
Accorsseibedo – :
Clean, fresh, refreshing unisex sunscreen. Neroli, orange blossom, bergamot, and musk. Light and perfect for summer with a hefty price tag
LeraMig – :
This light and fresh EdT is an absolutely lovely rendition of the original Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford. It’s perhaps even crisper and cleaner with a slightly cooler and softer musky drydown. The composition is simpler and more straightforward, but it manages to capture the same wonderful essence of neroli and orange blossom beautifully. The soft sillage and moderate longevity makes it completely unobtrusive and ideal also for office wear 🙂
ParkerMego – :
I really do love Tom ford’s fragrances so far,
I’ve really only tried the fresher ones.
but wow. what a clean natural scent.
fresh and clear. think blue sky about 1pm in spring.
rolling fields with the ocean in the distance.
and oh so high a few tendrils of wispy clouds.
Love it!!
LoxMoornvex – :
This one is a bit more floral then regular Neroli Portofino, smells 95% the same, has longer sillage and it is more for the ladies, In my opinion. Excellent and specific frag.
Dhrzhguty – :
Neroli Portofino Acqua is an aquatic aromatic floral. As with all Tom Ford Private Blends, the quality of the oils here is very natural, and their smell is true to the real thing. This used to be a vintage quality back in the day, that was apart of all the best colognes in the gangster era.
Neroli Portofino Acqua does amazingly well to deliver that classic essence. Only to some advanced potential, comes accented here with a lovely touch of modern eye-candy. It projects to me something like an old man, with a hot young girl straddled over top of him.
First you get those old school gangster florals—but then you get this beautiful aqueous aroma that settles on top of them—and provides the perfect compliment to what would otherwise just be plain white florals. The effect is so stylish—and gives true meaning to the term Acqua here.
The fragrance projects amazingly well with a light application—and picks up so beautifully in the heat. When it’s blazing hot outside with no humidity, Neroli Portofino Acqua literally livens up the stale air with a freshness factor that is bar none. I love it.
I take this as a perfection on the original, and probably what the original should have been in the first place. This formula has the perfect balance to all its qualities—fresh, breezy, and charming. The florals can be ever enchanting too—so anyone looking to add a little magic in their life might be able to find it by enrapturing themselves in a little Neroli Portofino Acqua.
Саня За ВДВ… – :
This is the first blue bottle TF perfume that I actually like, it’s not too soapy or unisex, it’s actually very warm, clean and sexy. If you like clean musk and/or citrus this is a must-try, I can’t wait to wear it in the summer. It’s so light and fresh but unique and expensive-smelling, and it leaves a nice, airy trail too. I think this would be a perfect signature for very hot weather and I think I’ll buy a full bottle just for that; very loveable 🙂
Сидор1234567 – :
Fragrance -Neroli Portofino Acqua Tom Ford
Bottle from – 2017
Neroli Portofino Acqua opens with a purifying,fresh,clean and bright burst of citruses with dominant neroli and with a nice touch of orange blossom.At this point,in the opening,Neroli Portofino Acqua is very similar to the original Neroli Portofino.What makes Neroli Portofino Acqua different than the original is that he does not have a delicate and sophisticated touch of white florals and herbs in the middle.
The drydown is dominated by citruses with a nice touch of amber and musk.He’s got that sunny-sea vibe going on and he is a bit more appealing,more playful,less soapy and more mass pleasing then the original Neroli Portofino.
Longevity – 6/10(6+ hours)
Silage/Projection – 5,5/10(soft to moderate projection and silage for the first 1-2 hours)
Weather -Best in late spring and summer
Age – 20+
Compliments – 7/10
Scent – 7,5/10
Main notes according to me –
neroli,orange blossom,lemon,bergamot,amber.
The drydown is a bit musky and citrusy and I get some – amber,musk and citruses.
Emotions –
sunny-sea vibe,purifying,sparkling,clean,bright,fresh.
Occasion -For more or less any ocasion when you just want to smell nice and clean.
Could be a nice signature scent.
Kapitan600 – :
Good smell. Doesn’t last for sh*t. Honestly you’re better off saving up for the Forte version. Because the original NP has horrible longevity as well.
durow – :
I am a woman and even though I feel like it’s very unisex, maybe even a masculine scent, I love to wear it when I go meet clients, or need to step up my confidence etc.
To me a very uplifting fresh, strong and sophisticated but not mean.
Positive, easygoing, confident, and different fragrance.
I’ll have to try the EDP for more longevity, but so far I really enjoy this one.
i791 – :
Just recently purchased this fragrance and I am in love.This is pure Orange blossom on a very clean white musk slightly ambery base.This reminds me of a Mediterranean beach holiday and this was an awesome purchase for my summer beachy collection.Its lightly soapy and it’s always good to have at least one soapy fragrance for hot weather and this is stunning.I don’t get the complaints about poor longevity.No it’s not a beast in silliage but this lasted a long on time and I are very dry skin.I would recommend people use unscented bath products and body lotions and I guarantee you’ll get better longevity with your fragrances.I really wouldn’t say this fragrance is unisex as this really sweetens up on my son however try on your skin to see how it works.This fragrance lifts my mood and this is one fragrance I will be rocking this spring and summer.This does have an orange blossom sunscreen smell to it as well like the bain de Soleil sunscreen.This is very elegant and beachy fresh at the same time.Just awesome!
img62 – :
A sweeter more refined version of 4711..
aleksandrajane – :
This reminds me of Mugler Cologne with a bit more oomph. Very pretty and clean/soapy. I could see this being perfect for a Mediterranean holiday. Just close your eyes and imagine you are on a crystal blue sunny beach instead of freezing cold England in the rain. Beautiful!
Sanich00 – :
I have splurged on purchasing this perfume twice. It is possibly one of my top 5 favorite perfumes. It is a perfect everyday scent, fresh and clean. The only bone I have to pick with this perfume is the lasting power. The scent is basically gone within 2-3 hours. If I purchase it again I will apply the neroli portofino body oil first to increase lasting power.
тело – :
Shame. Love the smell, almost like a soft, soapy sunscreen but almost immediately after spraying it becomes a skin scent.
Coyot – :
Puchased Mandarino di amalfi acqua before this, and as I wore it I determined it was a tad too floral for me. NPA however in my opinion is just right, not reaching too far feminine for my taste. It does remind me of a fresh soapy sunscreen which might turn some people off, but is right up my ally. Living in Texas its perfect for days when its hot and I don’t want something too heavy or annoying. This gives me feelings of getting ready to swim at the pool with a drink and not a care in the world.
bokman – :
This is a classy perfume for a man
Баронесса – :
I have a review from a while ago.
I was excited about this fragrance when I first got it, but now I’m disappointed.
The silage or projection is allmost a skin scent right away, and that’s with 6 sprays.
The longevity is better, but it’s just so soft. It smells nice.
I have found a Neroli cologne type fragrance that lasts longer than Forte or any of the Private Blend freshies, it’s Petit Matin by MFK, Francis Kurkdjian.
I took this out of my permanent collection this morning, will not be getting it again.
anun – :
I have often wondered what was leading people to review a fragrance by writing “it smells like lemon detergent”.
Now I know-since this scent is giving me that unmistakable feeling.
It lasts forever and that’s very good.
But one has to be totally in love with the first ten minutes of “Eau sauvage” and willing to wear a very cold and-let’s face it- not at all modern fragrance.
Nothing to do with the Neroli Portofino which is softer, warmer but not very long lasting.
kuvalda-jb – :
I couldn’t resist and I bought it on site at Sephora. I just have never smelled such a transporting fragrance. One spray and your on a sunny beach or lounging by a pool. I clearly have succumb to the marketing of it because I’m imaging all the Italian coast glamour and sweaty tan skin by a pool at a posh hotel. We’ve been wearing it when we go swimming haha…it our swimming fragrance. best sunscreen scent I have tried to date. Goes well with sweat… It is seductive and addictive, I get the narcotic part for sure.
Tolik78 – :
I bought this around Christmas time. Now the warm Spring days are here in Baltimore, and I am loving this NP Acqua.
Three things they have improved over the original NP, it’s fresher, longer lasting, and the price has come down.
I am surprised at how good the longevity of this is, finally a freshy that lasts!
It is a fragrance where the longevity is greater than the sillage. So it can seem to be gone, because of the light sillage, but it sticks around for a solid 4 hours, and I am one who’s skin absorbs fragrances.
The blending is so good and subtle, and quality of notes amazing.
It’s so well rounded, the citrus is not dominant, the Neroli, musk and woods are just so evenly blended to make a very fresh and enjoyable fragrance.
There is a sophistication to the fragrance, not to sweet or fruity.
This is going in to my top 5 for Spring and Summer, along with MFK Aqua Universalis, Creed Royal Water.
A great fragrance like this one with even better longevity is MFK Petit Matin.
Rating: 8.5/10
God bless. John 3:16
Пробойник – :
If you like this scent but dislike the price, check out Philosophy’s Amazing Grace and Pure Grace. To me, they are extremely similar except softer, and more importantly, much less $$$$
Bufer – :
This would be a favourite of mine if only the performance were better. The scent is divine; a slightly more citrus take on the original, making it more masculine, with a lovely warm, musky base. It makes me feel happy and at peace but boy do I wish it projected more. Longevity is okay, in fact just as good as the original, but after 30 mins I get hardly any projection, which is a real shame. Got to love that scent though, one of the best neroli based fragrances I’ve smelt.
dusido-43 – :
Very fresh. Very nice. Poor sillage and longevity.
Garingar – :
I sampled this in the store today and I will write my first impression. I think the neroli is so owerpowering. Original have a better and more balanced blend. Opening reminded me of Mugler Cologne. Both have neroli and a soapy opening, but even Mugler has a better balance than this one. After 20 minutes I was bored of the Neroli already. All the negatives aside, this is a decent summer fragrance. If you love neroli, you will love this. Just beware that it is too powerful before making a blind buy. Another negative is the price. It’s not poor quality, but doesn’t deserve the price either. It was 95£ for a 50 ml bottle and I can get 3 100 ml Mugler for this price and be happy with that. So, if you love neroli and don’t mind the price just buy this. But do not blind buy it.
Вадим07 – :
I’m so sad. Based on the notes I thought I’d love it. But it smells like Desitin. For those that don’t know what that is, it’s a nice way of saying it smells like sunscreen. Not an unpleasant smell per se, but nothing I’d want to wear as a perfume.
VANULIAY – :
I smelled this directly from my skin when sprayed on, and had a very strong fresh smell. As time progressed, I found it smelling more like sunscreen and citrus. Smelled very strong for 3 hours and started to become lighter after as it hit the 3 hour mark. Smells very different and unique from a regular perfume, i just couldn’t get over the strong hit of sunscreen, maybe a perfume only worn in the summer.
pat83 – :
Neroli Portofino Acqua is a longer lasting, fresher version of the original Neroli Portofino, and it’s absolutely dynamite. In fact, I greatly prefer it to the original, and even the heavily praised (but vastly darker) Neroli Portofino Forte.
If you’re a fan of the originals absolutely stunning mid-notes and wished they lasted a bit longer, this one is for you. The amber and musk base still exist, but they’re barely present. Because of this, they don’t consume the mid as quickly.
The result is soft, fresh, and incredibly long lasting.
xexerin – :
This is very close to Neroli Portofino. The only difference is a more alcoholic opening and a slightly fresher, more citrusy smell. It’s delicious, amazing and wonderful just like NP is. But if you own one, don’t feel like you have to buy the other, they are barely different.
спрут – :
What is really interesting here is that although this is supposed to be a lighter version of Neroli Portofino – which has major projection and longevity issues – it performs better than the original. Its perfume is quite similar with the original but not completely the same, it smells quite more citrusy, while neroli stays quiet at the back.
Less pricey than the original but still quite expensive, I may go for this one next summer, instead of the Neroli Portofino. I’m still not very sure though if it is the best neroli perfume out there.
*This review was written after several full wearings of the perfume and not just after smelling this on paper or on wrist.
vecubeqw – :
Perfect, besides the price.
They even rob consumer of the slightly-better-looking-box because Acqua is slightly cheaper (still terribly expensive) than the normal TFPBs.
mar-kus – :
A really nice, orange blossom, citrus fragrance. It smells like a garden in spring. I’ll admit I occasionally loose interest because its so normal. But once I smell it again, I remember just how good it really is.
AuthofsArouri – :
Oh dear. Yet another Tom Ford that shortly after spraying on my skin disappears into the ether.
I practically bathed in this today at Harvey Nichols and after 30 minutes there was barely a trace of it left.
Admittedly, it smells lovely, but for me, it’s hugely disappointing and ridiculously over-priced.
cygeku – :
Tried this in a department store and while its a nice light neroli citrus blend its worth nowhere near the asking price. I still maintain if you want a quality neroli that lasts I reccomend Zegna’s Mediterranean Neroli. Neroli Potofino is beautiful but over priced also and Forte is way over priced.
SLOT – :
I love the original and I love this. It’s taking the orange and neroli from the original and mixing them with some sweet vanilla-y water. It’s watery, light, light, light… a private skin scent in the truest sense of the term. Just smelling close to my wrist it’s that nice sweet watery scent, but when I put my nose straight to my wrist it is beautiful neroli heaven.The neroli in this is better than in the original. But that is LITERALLY nose to wrist. Sillage is poor as they come. I’m not one who likes to leave trails of fragrance in my wake, but this is way too light. Yet it’s a simple fragrance with simple notes. When something is so simple it needs to be well done to work, and this is.
This is still unisex like the original, but if the original veers towards more typically masculine, this is more typically feminine. It’s light and pretty and fresh, watery sweet floral.
tizanaene – :
Fresh orange blossom, with a touch of watery nuances. I have a sample and wouldn’t buy it alone, but will use it up to layer with some other scents. This perfume would be great for someone who doesn’t like perfume – just a hint of a refreshing scent that doesn’t overpower.
ebraheem – :
Very simple riff on neroli, I really do like this, even if it does trend a bit soapy for my taste. It isn’t loud, so some people who like their fragrance to precede them and linger won’t like it, but for me, this is perfect.
Are there better neroli-based fragrances out there? Sure, but if you need the name and price tag to feel good about your fragrance, this will fit the bill.
ulcelekeedolf – :
Tom Ford Kölnisch Wasser again and a lighter flanker to go along with it this time. Why bother buying the “acqua” version? Dousing oneself in citrus infused water would at least be beneficial for your health and for your wallet. Next up is Tom Ford’s Colonia di Lacrime which consists of notes of consumer tears after spending a ridiculous amount of money just to feel as though they achieved the faux italian Tom Ford aesthetic.
DeniS79 – :
In the next life I hope Tom Ford comes back as a homeless begger man on the streets of a chic urban city .
As he peers into the window of a restaurant that boasts “Special! Surf & Turf for 2; $99.99” (Prime rib, Jumbo Lobster tail, Shrimp cocktail, Salad, crescent rolls with butter, pecan pie for dessert, coffee / beer or soda ).
He fumbles through his rumpled old trench coat only to discover 4 cents, 1/4 of a roll of peppermint Lifesavers encrusted with lint & a Marlboro cigarette butt.
Yeah.
That would be about “even Steven” with me!
The End
Dedygan – :
When it’s on it’s amazing — like suntan lotion from your sweetest, most romantic fever dream. But then it turns on you and becomes too much like Acqua di Parma — soapy and sharp and reminiscent of the guy with the center part shag you worked with in the produce section of your neighborhood grocery store in high school. How do you keep the magic alive?
SaNyEtChEk – :
I tried to be kind with this one while i find the tom ford series quite quality and niche style flavoured, but this one is just the legendary 4711 in a different bottle and design.. The first ‘neroli portofino’ made it also well to that direction (reminiscenting 4711) but this one just nailed it.. quite sorry as a result in terms of ‘originality’, but don’t blame me it’s just my honest opinion and never blame others ppl tastes 🙂
Red_Cap – :
Nice summery scent, quite soapy at first. Middle notes are citrus fresh though. It’s a bit green too. Maybe better for men than for women. All in all, it’s very pleasant cologne. Longevity is OK.
sdsd – :
90% of those thats complaining, still owning this baby. I tried yesterday at the airport and it smell divine and last for 8h with one spray… that says that you nose may get used to it to the point that its hard to detect it. So please try one good spray under your shirt and see the difference. The price is crazy but thats TOM FORD babyyy if you aint got the money choose something else.
kneeveask – :
Oh Tom Ford… you never disappoint! On my search for the perfect neroli fragrance I have found the one that my heart desired! It smells like sweet perfectly ripened oranges wrapped in a cashmere scarf. A little Musk and a little… vanilla? Yum!
sergeyserezka – :
Tried it at Sephora. Don’t know about the performance because I just sniffed it on paper. It smells like an orange tree. A really natural orange tree. Not an actual orange but the leaves. Too expensive for what you get. Not my cup of tea.
smz046speagoessenda – :
Love it, easily better than Forte and the original in my opinion. Lasts longer, smells better, the only thing I don’t like is the box instead of the original packaging
bhagatabc – :
A better and less harsh/bitter version of the original.
Not sure on the longevity though as i didn’t test it long enough (washed hands in between), but possibility it lasted slightly longer in comparison…
SASHA1967 – :
This is bothering me. The fragrance itself is absolutely amazing, and it does last longer than the original. BUT, what’s the point of spending $200 on a 3.4 if no one can smell you? I got a sample from sephora and sprayed the entire vial on myself to get a realistic idea of what a heavy wearing would feel like. It’s the most pleasant clean soapy frag I’ve ever smelled. Tom for nils it on scent blending but what about projection and sillage. If I pay 200 I’m expecting compliments, but nobody can smell me. A treasure is lost this is. Add some iso e super or ambrox to male the silage better please. I’d rather have a less great smelling fragrance that people can actually smell than a marvelous fragrance that will go unnoticed. You might as well wear nothing you’ll get the same result and for free.
D.G.MASTER – :
I agree that this is very similar to the original Neroli Portofino, which I discovered last August and have coveted ever since. However I could not justify the price. Then I found this one, Neroli Portofino Acqua, at Heathrow with an additional discount – which made it just affordable. Figuring it’s now or never, I bought the smallest size and I don’t regret it. It is not so obviously unisex that it does not suit women – it suits me fine, smells great, and doesn’t make me think of my dad, as other unisex scents tend to do. It projects a gentle waft of perfume around me and it lasts around 3 hours. If you want the original but can’t afford it, try this one, you won’t be disappointed.
aiwmvduvoez – :
Tried it, fresh and spicy,and more masculine to my nose,so would be a good scent for guys in summer…or for women who like the dry unisex vibe…as for me, I prefer feminine..so it is a no ! Maybe overpriced for what it is.. Tom Ford has a nice selection of scents, but at times I find they are neither frankly for men, nor for women, kind of annoying.
monomusicn – :
perfectly in accord with LondonDan! I believed in Tom Ford through unsurpassed masterpieces as Gucci Rush for Men and M7 for YSL. Exceptional products at a very right price. And if now using a million molecules insignificant for her’s luxurious home is not right and it must be said. Neroli Portofino already has too many relatives around with the exact same smell with life and better cost.
.now it also dilutes in water ???? Tom, I will not be paying your holidays in yatch!
EverSuexurf – :
I’ll begin this review by saying that I’m a big fan of Tom Ford and I own & love several of his fragrances (specifically Mandarino di Amalfi, Tobacco Vanille & Extreme).
I feel I need to add this caveat at the beginning because I have virtually nothing positive whatsoever to say about Neroli Portofino Acqua. Admittedly it does smell nice and fresh for the first few seconds after it is applied. Make the most of those seconds, because you won’t be able to smell anything at all by the time you’ve walked to the next room. If I layer this with the Neroli Portofino deodorant stick, the deodorant is still working hard and projecting for several hours after this entirely pointless fragrance has given up the ghost.
My girlfriend tends to notice and comment on most of the fragrances I wear, but has yet to detect even a hint of this on me. Yes, I understand that it’s half the price of the Private Blends. Nonetheless, at £90 a bottle for what is essentially lightly-scented water, Mr. Ford ought to be ashamed of putting his normally reliable name to this. I’d go in to greater detail about the various notes one can detect in this fragrance, but I’d be wasting my time – it doesn’t last long enough to concern yourself with it.
kores900 – :
Sampled this at Sephora and I must say this has BETTER projection and longevity than the origional. Some of these reviewers are being duped into thinking aqua means lighter. That just shows me they have not experienced the fragrance. It also smells more crowd pleasing if that is possible than the origional. Extremely good wlquality. Along the lines of Versace eau fraiche, but legitimately 3 times more refined and mixed. Women will love this on men. Ultra clean.
иныргетег – :
I am, SADLY, addicted to Ford’s ridiculously over-priced, under-achieving Neroli Portofino line…If it’s available I own it…in multiples. After reading these reviews I had to jump in to say the line is a complete waste of money and effort…Longevity has zero meaning for ANY of his Neroli Portofino line. Within thirty minutes EVERY trace of this fragrance has disappeared from my skin that has been bathed, oiled, lotioned, deodorized and perfumed (EDP and EDT)…do I love the fragrance? YES!! Do I appreciate the ultimate rip-off that is Tom Ford Neroli Portofino (in ANY form) NO!!! I am finished with it…when I use the last of my gigantic hoarded supply I will waste no more time nor money on Tom Ford…There are other fragrances out there that will provide the actual longevity for which the consumer pays, and will likely please me as much (likely more) than Ford’s over-priced, watered-down products…stick a fork in me Tom Ford: I’m done. The ride is over.
Nikolay_NS – :
I was surprised when Tom Ford decided to release an EDT in the private blend range.
NP Acqua itself is a little more floral than the original. I like it, however after experiencing the incredible Forte, I cannot compare.
It’s funny to see people get so worked up on the concentration and longevity of a fragrance. The way I see this fragrance is one to spray on before you go to bed at night. Some people don’t want an overwhelming perfume, and I think a lot of Tom Ford followers forget that. He is merely expanding his demographic/market.
Bastar – :
I finally got around to sampling this flanker since it was displayed front-and-center at my local Sephora. While Neroli Poftofino came is a stylish glass flacon, Acqua comes is a plastic bottle (similar style) that looks a bit cheap. While this flanker is less expensive than its namesake, the price-tag is $205 for a 100ml bottle so it is not an inexpensive designer-line fragrance by any means.
As a reminder, I found Neroli Portofino to be an 80% match for Maurer & Wirtz 4711 Original Eau de Cologne (albeit a nicer and more polished version) that only lasted 2-3 hours on my skin. And I found Neroli Portofino Acqua to be a 90% copy of 4711 Cologne that lasted around 90-minutes on my skin.
What the heck is the point of this fragrance? I find it to be redundant and a true waste of money. Yep, Tom “Hornswoggler” Ford is trying to swipe our $205 in order pay for his lavish lifestyle, while leaving us with a $15 bottle of cologne in exchange. Just say, “No” to this overpriced 4711 clone Cologne and look elsewhere for a quality Spring/Summer fragrance. El Stinko!
Vanessababe – :
I thought that Neroli Portofino was already an “acqua” type of cologne, once it has the same longevity (and smell btw) of 4711. Trying this one was like spraying it on water and then spraying this water on me. I even thought that the samples were fake, but they weren’t. I agree with @onlymynoseknows, it’s a comedy! Ford is either tricking us April’s Fools style or really not committed with his perfumery anymore.
The smell is legit! White flowers and citruses resting on an amber sea. But in 20 minutes is gone.
nikita81 – :
Tom Ford starts to become a comedian. This is light scented water with no longevity. The smell is good but after 20 minutes it’s gone. A better name for this fragrance is Tom Ford – Gone with the wind. For this price i expect a better performance. A good scent but a joke regarding performance.
79081245682 – :
I’m a brand name slut as much as the next girl, but this is Jean Nate fragrance mist in a $190 bottle.
carpinteyrouhe – :
Surprised at the comments, because performance on this actually pretty good and far better than the current formulation of Neroli Portofino. Only 3 notes listed for this one, whereas NP has a plethora of notes, however they both smell very similar and both smell great. Don’t expect a revolution it’s clean, soapy Neroli all the way, with a hint of Sweet Amber (not the type of Amber you would smell in true Amber fragrances).
yuringo – :
Not sure what the guys below are talking about, this has better performance and longevity. Very similar to the original, only complaint is that it doesn’t come with that same kind of box as the rest of the private collection.
boxivideokurs – :
Smelled this today – quite nice but zero lasting power – like the bottle – tempted to purchase however
upc531Diobtetty – :
Scented water, watered down Neroli Portofino.
smajlvsem – :
I practically broke my brain trying to figure out what this reminds me of, but first, I love it. At first whiff: Ah! Summers long ago. Familiarity. Contentment. It lasts a long time, becoming less sparkly and more warm. This is lovely stuff, I may buy it.
It did finally dawn on me what I was being reminded of. Good old Jean Nate. I did a side by side, wrist vs. wrist comparison, and it should come as no surprise that TF Neroli Portofino Acqua wins by a landslide, but there is definitely some similarity there, enough to give me that sense of bringing back days of summer long ago.
marsevbet – :
I like this, I like it a lot. At first I was surprised at just how similar it is to the original NP although it’s definitely heavier on the citrus, which I prefer, making it sharper and more unisex. There’s not much more to say that hasn’t been said below. It is an edt but it manages to out-perform the edp in terms of longevity. Silage is moderate for a few hours and then it wears close to the skin. I think it’s a clever move by TF to take the best-selling private blend and make it even more accessible. It is light, but not so light to make it insipid. Great stuff.
Edit: I understand peoples’ frustration with this fragrance. Scent wise it tops the Neroli Portofino portfolio, however, the silage is very weak. Okay, so it’s the cheaper alternative but cheaper isn’t cheap at £145 a bottle. I wear it for myself as I love the fragrance but how I wished it projected more.
ispanec – :
Picked this up today.
It’s an EDT, not an EDP. Seems to be some confusion there. Some websites are listing it incorrectly. In fact , most websites are listing it incorrectly. It is right on the white box, that is sitting right in front of me : eau de toilette.
Its a simpler version of NP : no florals (other than neroli of course) , no aromatics. Slightly harsh citrus opening, a lot of neroli. Amber base is much simpler than NP. For whatever reason it projects more and lasts longer than NP.
The original, despite all the florals,the herbs etc. , it really pretty much smelled like 90% neroli anyway. Because of that, this doesn’t smell all that different. Slightly less depth. Lavender might be the main difference between the two – I compared them, and seemed to me to be the main note that NP had and NPA didn’t. If I could be picky, I’d say the amber could be made a slightly stronger presence in the new blend.
In hot weather, this should be a very good go-to. I will give an update on the longevity again. Its actually strong enough to warrant a “you could spray too much of this” warning – something that the original, you would be hard pressed to accomplish even if you showered in it.
I think this will be well received. Its quite clear that Tom Ford was very aware of the longevity issue with NP, and there has been an effort to market a version that both costs less and perfoms better.
It doesn’t necessarily smell refined or rich, it more has a “get the job done” feel – it’s solid, not sophisticated. You wanna smell like neroli, you’re gonna smell like neroli.
I’ll say though: