Fleur de Portofino

Fleur de Portofino opens with a bright, almost effervescent citrus blend: bergamot, tangerine, Sicilian lemon, and mock orange, sharpened by violet leaf and orange leaf. This top layer is vivid and fleeting, setting a sunny, Mediterranean tone. The heart shifts to a lush white floral bouquet: black locust, jasmine, magnolia, orange blossom, osmanthus, and Moroccan rose. These florals are rich and slightly honeyed, with osmanthus lending a fruity, apricot-like nuance. The base is where things get interesting: black locust honey, ambrette, civet, vanilla, Tolu balsam, and labdanum create a sweet, animalic, and resinous foundation. The civet adds a vintage-style warmth that some may find challenging, but it gives the fragrance depth and longevity. This is a unisex floral fruity that leans feminine for some, but its complexity suits collectors who appreciate a classic structure with a modern twist. Ideal for spring and summer days, but the honeyed base makes it wearable in cooler weather too. It’s a polarizing scent, so sample before committing.

Tom Ford Fleur de Portofino 2015年推出，屬花香果調。前調以佛手柑、柑橘、西西里檸檬、橙葉同紫羅蘭葉為主，清新明亮，帶有地中海陽光氣息。中調轉為豐富白花：黑刺槐、茉莉、木蘭、橙花、桂花同摩洛哥玫瑰，甜美帶蜜香，桂花更添果香杏桃感。基調用黑刺槐蜂蜜、麝香錦葵、麝貓香、雲呢拿、吐魯香脂同岩薔薇，營造甜膩、動物性同樹脂感。麝貓香帶來復古暖意，可能有人覺得挑戰，但令香氣更有層次同持久。整體適合鍾意經典結構嘅收藏家，春夏用最啱，秋冬因蜜甜基調都駕馭得到。由於動物感明顯，建議先試香再決定。