Neroli Portofino Acqua

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: I am very positive on this , but like the original, I think it belongs in the signature line, not the private blends. Update: projection/longevity = good. Maybe 6.5/10, so workable. Original NP I would view as a 3/10 for comparison.

My first review, but hopefully this will at least make a little bit of sense 😅 This smells absolutely wonderful, the opening does come off a bit zesty the first few minutes with lots of sparkling citrus before it quickly settles as a masterfully blended - and one of the very best, aquatic/summer scents I have ever smelled. It’s fresh, flowery and soft - totally unisex, leaning a bit towards masculine. Just close your eyes and you’ll be at the mediterranean coast soaking up the sun. Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme Marine has been my favourite aquatic for years, and while they share some of the same notes like neroli, petitgrain and some of the amber in the drydown - the Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme Marine (to me) is more of an office/casual/date scent - while Neroli Portofino Acqua would be it’s playful sibling, perfect for days at the beach, casual daily wear in the summer or a romantic dinner at a beachwalk café. It seems some people are having issues with the lack of longevity and sillage - and can honestly say I wish the sillage were a little better, simply because it smells so great and because I kind of hoped it would be a little better because of the bright, “in your face” citrusy opening. On me this becomes an intimate scent in about an hour or two - but then it stays like that for a pretty good amount of time, but your mmv of course. I haven’t tried it in hot summer-temperatures yet, but I guess that might up the performance a little ? As for now, I really enjoy it for what it is - and just add a few extra atomizations before I leave the house.

Beautiful fragrance, if you love neroli, this is one is a must . I was planning to write a long, detailed review, but , I 100% agree with the previous review from Nathan86. The only thing that differs in my experience is the performance , and that can depend on so many factors: skin type, hydration,, humidity, temperature, and so on. On my skin, Neroli Portofino Aqua opens with a burst of bright citruses and neroli working in perfect harmony. It’s strong, fresh, and projects like it means business for the first 2–3 hours. Then it settles into a lighter, more delicate composition, and I’ll be honest, that’s the stage I actually prefer. The drydown feels effortless, almost like wearing nothing at all, yet every time you move, you catch these soft, clean whiffs even 8–10 hours later. It’s not a room-filling beast, and it’s not meant to be. Instead, it shimmers quietly around you, subtle, elegant, and still compliment-worthy even late in the day. So you got two options , if you prefer the opening , reapply every 3 hours or so , just one spray will do , trust me .... Oooooor if you are like me enjoy the dry down . 🤓👌 and as a bonus: it’s an amazing gym fragrance.

Somewhat of an underrated gem within Tom Ford's lineup, for two reasons. One, it stands on its own two legs as a great fragrance within a popular, arguably historic category. Secondly, its a very suitable alternative to the standard Neroli Portofino. They share many things, and I love both. However, Acqua does distinguish itself from the older brother by virtue of its screechier lemon opening that paves the way for neroli's spot in the limelight shortly thereafter. Simply, the opening comes across notably different to my nose. It turns closer to the original after it settles down. Great fragrance overall. Discontinued, so I am glad to have a bottle. It also happens to share one of Neroli Portofino's arguable weaknesses, that being the poor longevity. Even so, I find its performance to not be any worse than the original, and at retail, this was (understandably) the cheaper one, given its an EDT. If you can still find this at retail price, I would highly recommend it, but would urge against going the more likely route - that being the discontinued "premium" many private sellers may be asking.

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.

An excellent EDT flanker to the original that is absolutely perfectly suited for extremely hot temperatures. I live in a hot and humid climate where the heat index regularly hits 110-120° and even certain fresh fragrances like Xerjoff Nio are too heavy to wear in those temperatures. Not this fragrance, it's like it was built for the hottest weather. It's an EDT but you'll get 4+ hours of fresh orange trees (neroli, orange blossom, petigrain) and musks that will stay present for four or five hours. I spray this on after the shower on my face and beard, and it feels like I woke up from a dream in a citrus grove. If you can find it cheap (I paid $75 for a 95% full 100ml) and you like the original or are looking for something to wear in the brutal heat, check this one out. -------------------------------------------------------- Scent 84/100 Performance 45/100

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.

Just happen to try it today (and got a sample) at the local Tom Ford dealer. it's great, a tad harsher and perhaps slightly greener than the original. Lasted easily 4 hours on my wrist and... will be cheaper than the original! It's a delight. Will get one when it's out. A terrific Eau de Cologne (even when compared side by side with the majestic Chanel Eau de Cologne). Don't hate on it, cause it's a Tom Ford and too expensive for you. It smells like heaven and Neroli Portofino Acqua is a proof that even a simple Eau de Cologne accord can be done superbly, given a good budget and a talented perfumer.

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.

A beautiful warm weather fragrance, perhaps the perfect travel accompaniment for tropical vacations. Nearly indecipherable from the original TFNP, while many say that this fragrance does not last or project for them, i cannot say that I see a major difference when compared to the original. White floral and citrus dominant, with a citrus and soapy drydown that evokes thoughts of tropical breezes and high-end hotel laundered linens. A personal love for me, but I can see where others might consider this redundant and overpriced in their collection.

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.

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.

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.

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 :)

Love it, if I could fill a bath tub with it and soak, I would. Though that would probably cause some skin issues, anyways. It’s fresh, it’s citrus, it’s like walking though an orchard with the breeze floating by your nose from the Mediterranean Sea. It’s gorgeous, simple, refreshing, green. It’s expensive but nothing else smells like it or can touch it. It’s magnificent, womanly, it’s wealthy woman living her best life in Capri in a bottle.

Wonderful unisex fragrance for warm weather. Free from being overbearing or too weighted. The neroli and citrus stand out to me much more so than the woody components. Unfortunately doesn't last too long (especially in summer), regular re-application seems to be the go. This speaks to me as the summer companion to Soleil blanc? where blanc is heady, dreamy and flirty - acqua is sophisticated, bright, fresh and marked by lucidity.

It's absolutely unbelievable. A scorching hot summer by the beautiful blue sea. So zingy and lemony, the opening is something else. It does fade fairly quickly, like a citrus will, but it fades into a gorgeous, light musky neroli which I also love. Top tier summer scent but for me, personally, it's hard to pull this off unless I am taking a summer holiday abroad as it really demands that seaside vibe.

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.

Smell wise, to my nose just wow. Amazing 10/10 it smells almost like that baby after bath colonia but more mature for grown ups. I love it But hate it at the same time, projects for 1.5 hrs at best mostly just 1 and goes right to a skin scent for another 2-4 hrs if you’re lucky. Theres aftershave with better longevity not worth the $. Smell 10/10 Longevity 4/10 Price/value 1/10

I am a woman and even though I feel like it's very unisex, maybe even a masculine scent, I love to wear for a boost of confidence at work, in the warmer months. To me a very uplifting fresh, strong and sophisticated but approachable. Positive, easygoing, confident, and different fragrance. I'll have to try the EDP for more longevity, but so far I really enjoy this one.