Acqua di Portofino Uomo
Acqua di Portofino (2006)

Acqua di Portofino Uomo EDT Intense (with all its repertoire of fresh hesperides, neroli, lavender, aromatic herbs, light spices and musk) is a modern rendition of a classic formula which in here seems kind of retracing the history of notorious pieces of perfumery, neo-classics and great classics a la Eau Sauvage, Blenheim Bouquet, several classic accords from 4711, Acqua di Parma Colonia, Acqua di Genova Colonia Classica, Capucci Pour Homme, several Guerlain Aqua Allegoria and Eau de Cologne Imperiale, Officina delle Essenze Puro Neroli, L'Occitane En Provence Eau de Cologne Orange Leaves, Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Sicilia Colonia, Geo F. Trumper Eau de Portugal, original Zagara di Sicilia, Roger&Gallet Jean Maria Farina Extra Vieille, La Via del Profumo Cologne de L'Empereur etc, etc. This zesty fragrance exudes sparkling brightness, citric/floral restraint, aromatic barber shop stiffness and hesperidic "Imperial" tradition. Nothing new under the sun in its dominant "hesperidic/cologney theme's treatment" but definitely this is a quite "fragrant" bitter/citrusy/floral homage to a timeless botanic tradition. Fresh fizzy "neroli-oriented" old-school appeal.
P.S: Over a couple of hours or more the "cologney" vibe recedes, the dry down appears far more pleasant and restrained, a virile trail more amberish, rooty and peppery, still cool but drier and less bannally hesperidic. This is the contemporary twist of this classic in style juice, making out the aroma kind of bolder and dandier.