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TTcux – :
I blind-bought Neroli Portofino Forte because it’s not sold anywhere near where I live. I had smelt the original and disliked it due to the overwhelmingly soapy, sunblock vibe it gives off to my nose and I had read that the Forte version was less soapy and less sunblocky. I can’t really pick them apart to be honest. It is still quite soapy (nice soap, however) and very ‘upperclass sunblock,’ which definitely suits summer. It smells expensive and many people have said to me; “that smells really expensive.” It has a deepness and a richness of what is apparently leather but doesn’t smell like leather as I know it, which I think is what helped the longevity compared to the original. It lasts maybe 6-8 hours on my skin and stays in clothes and jerseys etc for days, but I don’t think it projects much at all after an hour or so. The citrus burst lasts longer than a citrus opening typically does.
When I find myself loving this is when I layer it. Tom Fords layering charts are right on the money when they refer to the Neroli Portofino-Oud Wood blend as ‘intoxicating.’ It really is otherworldly when applied over a base of Oud Wood. It’s like they’re meant to be together. If Tom Ford released a hybrid, Oud Portofino or Neroli Wood if you will, then I guarantee it would be their bestseller. It’s just brilliant. But they never will because that would be a stupid business idea as you’d only have to buy one instead of two. Also good over Cape Heartache by Imaginary Authors – pine forest in the summer vibes. I actually don’t find myself wearing Neroli Portofino Forte by itself ever, really.
I bought it second-hand for less than half the full price from an old lady who was given it and never used it. I would never, ever buy this full price from retail, and would likely not even buy it duty-free at the airport. While I like it and it definitely has its place in my collection, I will probably not replace it when it runs out. I don’t have a problem paying large sums for fragrances, but I really think there are better ones at this price point which are far superior. You just have to smell around a bit. Don’t get caught up in the Tom Ford bandwagon, even though it’s usually a pretty reliable bandwagon to be on. If this Forte version simply replaced the original at the originals price point, it would sell more than it already does and be much more recommendable.
nazarslava – :
User down below me:
How about we don’t just copy and paste the same comment for about a handful of Tom Ford fragrances. I got your point after the fist time. Seeing it 3-4 times now is just annoying and disrespectful.
I really like this scent.
Michman – :
Partner got a sample – scent of neroli meets cake soap to me. A big no, as it several sniffs later started getting nauseated.
samovolja – :
Totally agree with previous comment. Acqua di parma Colonia Essenza is the closest and 3 times cheaper alternative to This NP Forte. Neroli Portofino forte is more vibrant and more flowery, Acqua Di Parma Essenza is sharper, more manly and it last about 4-6 hours which is excellent.
otecnarodov – :
I would rather recommend taking a look at Aqua Di Parma colonia Essenza. Very Similar vibe and concept with equal if not better quality. Essenza is fuller, darker, lasts longer and A lot cheaper. This genre is Aqua di Parma bread and butter.
Porlezof – :
Less lavender and rosemary than the original EdP. Instead more sharper lemon and lime.
”Forte” does not indicate that the longevity is any better than EdP.
Original EdP os far more interesting than this forte version.
Pyclivervefly – :
Vase of White Roses by Vincent van Gogh
rad921 – :
If you ever had a chance to compare Armani ADG to ADG Profumo, then you will know how the Forte smells comparing to regular NPF. It is spicy deep dark-herbal smelling perfume opposite to a floral, sunny beach summery regular NPF. It’s more elegant and more for the men, but different then original NPF, which is sweeter. Longevity is acceptable and it is very special frag, more for the summer evening wear.
Yes, it’s expencive, but so is Ferrari and nobody complains.
elayik – :
It does have the neroli Portofino DNA but smells a bit different. Not so fresh, I dare say. And the freshness of neroli Portofino is what makes people fall in love with it.
I see no reason in comparing this to Essenza di Acqua di Parma since they are two COMPLETELY different fragrances.
I thought this version would have lasting power since it’s called “forte” , and also because I owned a bottle of neroli Portofino and found it quite charming but less than a skin scent after a very short while.
Neroli Portofino forte lasts a few hours but doesn’t project at all.
Considering the price, I am afraid I must say that this fragrance is to me one of the worst jokes ever.
Ni.k – :
Nice enough, lasts pretty well for a cologne, but wouldn’t pay Tom Ford prices for this.
axa – :
This really reminds me of………….
being bored.
mosautolab – :
I wouldn’t suggest of buying this version of Neroli portofino if you like original or Aqua one. This is not that nice smell which you are expecting to sniff. It is more sharp and dark but doesen’t have that specific neroli note like original NP, so could be labeled as something completely different.It is very expencive as well . This is my opinion of this frag.
Гаврилыч1963 – :
Neroli Portofino Forte is an aquatic citrus floral. The opening presents you with a vibrant aroma of…ummm…wait—is that? Srsly? Is that Fruit Loops? I mean like, that exact same childhood aroma I know so well from growing up with and could never possibly mistake for anything else? Omg—it is! It’s the vibrant smell of Fruit Loops!
Needless to say, rather than adding a significantly elegant leather note like the formula says, this formula just immensely dials up the citrus and flavor ingredients that create the Fruit Loops aroma. To answer any questions that arises: Yes, you can use flavor compounds for fragrances—and yes that flavor element is faintly detectable in the other versions.
Given the name, I would imagine Tom Ford to suggest something like, “This fragrance was for my son—for him to enjoy while he runs around in his pajamas.” But then probably turns around and has a tasteless suggestion for it too, something like, “I’ll use the money to build a fort—and **** your girlfriend in it.”
Wow, rich people and their wasteful expensures.
Tom Ford’s Private Blend collection presents a lot of questionable work, and by the patter of behavior here, one could easily suggest it’s a display front for a true Private Blend line of favorably attractive fragrances that he only offers to select inner circle members at an extremely elevated price.
That being said, I’m sure the true Neroli Portofino Forte is a nice commodity—but this one should be bottled up in one of those characture bottles and priced at $5.99.
flamaster – :
If you ever wish that Neroli Portofino would become double the perfomance, than you will have Forte like Dream Comes True.
2 spray of Forte can last 6+ hours with good projection for 4+ hour
MUST HAVE IN MY COLLECTION !
anatol2905 – :
Fragrance -Neroli Portofino Forte Tom Ford
Bottle from – 2017
This is Tom Ford’s stronger,deeper,more intense,more dense, more profound,less soapy and a bit more sophisticated and classy re-interpretation of the original Neroli Portofino.
Instead of a bit gentle notes of mandarin,lemon and bitter orange we have a piercing and a bit bolder blood orange.
The floral bouquet in the middle is a bit stronger and more spicy then the original.I can detect a nice touch of spices,but it’s not listed in the notes.However,could be a nice touch of green and spicy basil.
The drydown is a woody and musky with an astonishing and warm touch of fine leather,and the citrusy-floral notes recede into the background.This is a nice flanker of the original Neroli Portofino,looks like a pretty nice upgrade as far as performance go and I like him.
Longevity – 8/10(8+ hours)
Silage/Projection – 7/10(moderate projection and silage for the first 2-3 hours)
Weather -Best in late spring and summer
Age – 23+
Compliments – 8/10
Scent – 8,5/10
Main notes according to me -neroli,orange blossom,bergamot, blood orange,leather,basil.
The drydown is a bit woody and musky and I get some – woodiness,leather,musk,florals and citruses.
Emotions -elegant,classy,sophisticated,sensual,clean,bright,fresh.
Occasion -For more or less any ocasion.
Could be a nice signature scent.
DemaDuradag – :
Great version, smells like the original, but more intense. Settles nice on the skin. Longevity is ok, but the intense feel wears off quick. Love the dry down and it’s noticeable from an arms length. Recommend
Абырвалг – :
Improved performance over the original, but still not that strong.
I’d say around 15% improvement
Shy perfume and stays close to the skin even though this is the ‘intense’ version
Pass.
lapBloripaf – :
This can be described one main way – what neroli portofino should have been. It lasts longer and is more intense BUT and one huge but its a 25 percent price increase over all of his other fragrances including the original neroli. It does not justify that price. The regular price for what you get here would be ok considering it still doesn’t last but still is a summery light scent and you get more lasting than most summery light citrus or Neroli scents so it would be great for the original price. But the increase for $800 plus tax you get 8ounces – that is absurd for this. A wonderful job enhancing the fragrance and I like it but for the price just can’t justify.
Bedaadalrysah – :
NPF is more strong version of Neroli Portofino. The opening it’s bergamot with the blood orange and lavender . But later it’s even better . The white musk , woody and leather accords make this smell rich and deep.
I agree NPF it’s expensive stuff. But well worth it. This smell is pure class!
singlemdeuro – :
The price for this is ridiculous.
Woughdorine – :
I got a sample of this one and the regular Neroli Portofino. I tried both at the same time, and strangely I feel that the regular smells stronger than the forte.
Newman32Frankie – :
This doesn’t smell like fine perfumery. It smells like functional perfumery. The original Neroli Portofino smelled like Spray and Wash – this stuff even more so.
It appears that the only reasonable way to extend a light citrus scent (and keeping it light) is via Hedione, as Roudnitska did with Eau Sauvage. This stuff is like a sledgehammer. My wife sniffed my collar and made a stink face.
And, wow, $100 more than the original? I pass!
damupjke – :
Guys just add neroli essence oil (in amazon just 10 dollars) to lemon oil and some bergamot and save 300+ dollara
vhx759Bessinepome – :
It has a certain spicyness that I can’t decide if I love or hate. Too bad I already bought the 250ml!!
Memsv821elipseskism – :
This is the same as Neroli Portfino but on steroids, its the extreme or intense version of ithe former one. It is more expensive than the former one too
KotoffMatroskin – :
Do I LOVE Tom Ford?!? Sure do!!!! This is just lovely! Fresh and beautifully citrus and leathery, wood, musk, and heavenly neroli. Fantastic. I love love love it!
isserg – :
what a lovely summertime fresh fragrance, we really love this new release from Tom Ford Private Blend collection…true love…
goshik.nn – :
Another Tom Ford that divides opinion. Forte is significantly richer and more dense than the original and it does seem more in keeping with what you’d expect from this house. At first, I thought this was akin to using a sledgehammer to crack a nut – with this perfume, Tom Ford has intensified the original so the hues are brighter with more saturation but, as a result, you no longer see the picture with the clarity of the original. But having lived with it for a while, I’ve come to appreciate the added depth and colour, more and more.
I do really like the Forte version with the addition of the leather and blood orange, giving it a more masculine feel, surrounded by a beautiful musk that brings it altogether. Overall, a fine good fragrance although the sky-high price will make it prohibitive for many.
If you’re looking for a Neroli Portofino alternative try Carolina Herrera Neroli Boheme. It’s cheaper than NP (although not much) but with better performance.
WarAMD – :
This one has less lavender in it than the regular Neroli Portofino, which for me almost makes it worth it if it weren’t for the price.
omelch777 – :
Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Forte is the answer to those critics of neroli-dominant fragrances, including the original Neroli Portofino, that are concerned that performance is weak or that the scent itself is simply too light-smelling, or even too soapy. Neroli Portofino Forte address both concerns: it performs better (I usually get 8-10 hours, not bad) but more so, the scent is more well-rounded.
Involving not only an opening of bergamot, but also a dry down invoking leather, woods, and musk, the signature neroli is complemented by notes that it make it neither sharply soapy nor disappearingly airy.
Again, performance is definitely an improvement from The original NP though it’s not as strong as many of the flagship Tom Ford Private Blend fragrances like Tobacco Vanille, Noir de Noir, and Amber Absolute. NPF won’t likely veer into the 16+ hour range by accident. Still, even for the added price (the 50ml/100ml/250ml pricing for NFP is currently $290/$400/$710 contra the standard Private Blend pricing of $225/$305/$595), the performance is sufficiently improved and he scent is significantly improved to make it worthwhile and a valued warm weather option of my collection. It also works as a comfort scent, relaxing in the most casual of environments. Really a superb accomplishment, and probably would be even more popular were it not for the price hike. Perhaps among my couple favorite fragrances for warm weather wear.
9 out of 10
hakobman – :
It smells natural and has obvious quality, but it smells exactly like the sap from a weed I pull out of my garden. I don’t want to smell like that.
andr121 – :
After being told I ‘Had’ to try this by a friend of mine who is a SA for Thierry Mugler who’s boyfriend is a big fragrance fan and was going crazy about how good this one was. Anyway, she marched me over to the TF counter proclaiming how much I would love the addition of leather base notes to the Neroli portofino formula, something which I was open to of course.
I have to say although my nose couldn’t detect the leather in the opening it is somewhat different to NP. Forte has a very nice and long lasting, high quality citrus opening then a more subdued and less overtly floral neroli. Make no mistake though neroli is well and truly at the heart of this fragrance and coupled with bergamot, I can’t think of a much more of a glorious, clean, sunmmmery combination. So I waited and waited and waited for the leather to appear, this just speaks to how good the quality is as it lasts well. Sure enough after several hours a very buttery, woody, leather smell was very close to my skin. I had feared that it might be another cuir canage (something I’m not a fan of) but the neroli has all but died away by then and the ‘leather’ is very much it’s own entity.
I think if you’re expecting a truly pungent or sweet leather then you’ll be disappointed. However if you want a tweaked (for the better) formula of fresh Neroli portofino and something a little warmer then this is decent.
I don’t know how much it is? Tom Ford price structure confuses me slightly but I think this one is more than NP? (I might be wrong)
I actually really enjoyed wearing it, more than the original so I can’t call it really…I won’t be buying but it’s worth checking out for sure.
moicho007 – :
The original seems to be quite a misstep by Tom Ford. I’m thinking Forte should have been the original and he should have called it a day. One shouldn’t be paying a premium on top of the premium Tom Ford Private Blends are already going for unless it’s truly warranted. Disappointing to see the PB line being so inconsistent of late.
xsasax2009.kuzmin – :
NP Forte is one of the best citrus blends that Tom Ford has released since Rive D’Ambre. It still has the heart of the original NP, however the opening and dry down are more powerful than the original. The opening has a prominent woody citrus hit that almost smells herbal?
The dry down (on my acidic skin) has this beautiful oceanic floral scent.
Whenever I wear this scent, I have people stopping me on the street asking what I am wearing. In my opinion, this fragrance is worth every cent, and should be a permanent release!
The projection is 4/5, longevity 4/5
zzzkkkjjjqqq – :
Super strong fresh citrus but with a hearty bite (maybe from the leather?) I really like this. Not a big fan of citrus scents as they all seem to smell similar to me. Not this one, its pronounced, unique and a force to be reckoned with. A moody, dark, citrus noir. I haven’t seen one like this yet. Thumbs way up.
Piennasnids – :
I got 12 plus hours out of this fragrance. it is better than the original. you get what you pay for.
Guber1993 – :
Tried this today – very disappointed / didn’t smell like NP to me especially after the dry down / an older scent now it has become and the price is just rediculous / I doubt this can do well
Lianelan – :
Wow! I don’t care for for the original neroli portofino. But this is easily 10x better. This is how Neroli Portofino should have smelled in the first place.
minsezzz – :
Scent – leather, citruses & neroli.
Season/Time of Day – I prefer to use this one in the warmer months, day or night.
Projection – I didn’t get noticed, I didn’t get a compliment.
Longevity – I get 12hrs consistently.
acevovods – :
Nice, sweet, creamy neroli opening. After 15 mins, it becomes a skin scent with smooth suede dominated.
However, not very good longevity and protection, just like original NP. Will have to pay about 8 sprays to get decent projection.
A bit overpriced.
Ainur – :
1. This is not “exactly the same” as the original; it feels the same, but try them side by side and you’ll see the difference
2. Close to $300 for 50ml is a little out there, but not ridiculous; a lot of niche brands do that, including one very popular Clive Christian 🙂
3. Having flankers doesn’t mean the line has “gone to shit”; Francis Kurkdjian and Roja Dove both do it, and they’re highly praised & successful..
But…none of these points makes it okay for Tom Ford to do it!
Valdus – :
I think the private blend line lost his exclusivity. Tom Ford start to release flankers and he charge ridiculous prices. Somebody needs to bring him back on earth and tell him that 290 dollar for 50 ml is a joke. Here in holland I could buy 2 75 ml bottles of Aventus or 4 Chanel,Dior,Ysl 100 ml bottles for that price.
ash_kazax.01 – :
So originally I was defending this release before it came out.. Now I’m reverting my opinion…
Basically he’s trying to compete with the REAL luxury lines without enough artistry and quality ingredients to show. I’d consider his collection a hit-and-miss to began with; once in awhile he makes the price worthwhile, but other times they’re either unrefined/unbalanced or uninspiring/flat, yet people still buy into it! (Brand loyalty)
Anyway, I thought NP Forte was going to be MUCH better than the original, considering the price is raised (not even the Oud line, or the return of Amber Absolute did this), but turns out the improvements were meek, and somehow shows how unsatisfying the original was; he could’ve simply replaced the original with this, then [almost] everyone would be happy..
Scent wise, the opening is more citrusy with a much more realistic neroli, letting go some of that plastic and lavender-induced herbal aromatic vibe. The leather accord here is minimal and vegetal, which seem to be popular lately (I guess people are tired of the animalic ones).
WURewqus – :
Are you kidding me? I was right based on my first review. Leather? This is, for all intents and purposes, the exact same as Neroli Portofino. Another complete waste of a release. He wants to charge $290 for the 50ml and $400 for the 100ml??? You’ve got to be kidding me. I’m so disgusted by the line now, I will never buy from it again. Tom Ford has struck out, AGAIN! What is this? about two or three decent releases in the last couple years? Two or three out of the like 15 or so he’s released since discontinuing most of the originals? He’s pretty much batting less than .200… and at the price range he’s selling them at, and how good his old ones were, he should be ashamed of his new releases.
Pillow – :
$290… Yea, Tom Ford is getting into a dangerous zone. This is not even a completely new scent, it is definitely a “better” version of the original Neroli, more rich and woody, but for $70 more now???? C’mon Tom 🙁 You could have kicked the price for another $20 like you normally do, but at $70 increments I don’t think I can keep going. I got a sample of this at Neiman today and yes, it’s that wonderful Neroli scent, but more saturated, with woody dry down. Of course it is going to be another favorite! However, if you didn’t spend on the first Neroli, you might as well just get this version if you can afford. It is also much more long lasting with better sillage.
as1971 – :
All this hate for a fragrance that none of you have even experienced yet.
Why wouldn’t Mr Ford create a deeper, leather and wood infused concentration of Neroli Portofino; his most successful fragrance in the Private Blend collection.
I personally cannot wait to smell this one. Perhaps it is best to reserve judgement until one has at least worn the scent and can review it objectively.
andron17 – :
The Private Blend line has officially gone to shit. Now I just need to figure out how to change my username lol!
alex767 – :
Change the name “Private Blend” to “Designer Blend”.
Whats’next?
Tobacco Vanille sport? Tuscan Leather Extrait de Parfum??
I dont know u guys but i think those flankers ruining the collection. At least bit respect to them.